Hokkaido Nippon-Ham: SWEET STEADY to visit on 9/2

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham are once again collaborating with the music festival "TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2026," which will be held in Tomakomai City on September 12th (Sat) and 13th (Sun). The idol group "SWEET STEADY," belonging to ASOBISYSTEM, will be appearing at the game against Fukuoka Softbank Hawks at ES CON FIELD on September 2nd (Wed). They will perform special acts before and after the game, and member Nagisa Shoji will even try her hand at first baseman pitch.

Tohoku Rakuten Eagles: Natsuki Kato to perform the ceremonial pitch for the game in Akita on September 1st.

Rakuten Eagles will be a first-team regular season home game in the Tohoku prefectures, with Orix Buffaloes games held on Tuesday, September 1 at Komachi Stadium in Akita City.

On the day, actress Natsuki Kato, from Yurihonjo City, will perform a ceremonial pitch, and singer Eiko Matsumoto, from Akita City, will perform the national anthem solo.

Furthermore, if you purchase a MyHERO towel from Misato Town Tatsuki Ito pitcher, you will receive an original trading card featuring a Tatsuki Ito pitcher photo from Rakuten Eagles Junior days.

After the bottom of the 5th inning, fireworks will be launched during the inning period, and many events themed around 'festivals' will be held. Additionally, 200 kids of junior high school age and younger will be recruited on the day to participate in the inning event 'Spin! Guruguru Time ~Festival Ver.~'. There will also be a 'Welcome High-Five' event where players greet them at opening, Tohoku Series exclusive goods, and gourmet food produced by popular players at Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi.

▼ Natsuki Kato's Comment ▼
"I will be able to perform at the ceremonial pitch held in my hometown of Akita Prefecture again this year, following last year! I want to face it in perfect condition this year! And above all, I am very much looking forward to seeing everyone in Akita again. Looking forward to Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 's success, I will also give my all on the ceremonial pitch! Everyone, let's all cheer passionately together!"

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