On May 2nd, after their game against the Saitama Seibu Lions, Chiba Lotte Marines held the first "The Marines Food Education Kids Ballpark supported by Hokushin Suisan" as part of their social contribution project "MARINES LINKS".

The purpose of this project is to provide children with opportunities to touch a ball and become familiar with sports, as well as to make baseball and The Marines feel more accessible to them. Ko Matsukawa player, Raito Ikeda player, Ryusei Miyazaki player, Ryusei Ogawa player, Kota Inoue player, Daito Yamamoto A total of six players participated and interacted with 149 children.

Through interaction with the players, the children experienced the joy of playing with a ball, focusing on the basic actions of baseball such as throwing and catching. In addition, leaflets and seaweed were distributed for the purpose of nutrition education, and a Q&A session with the players about food was also held. The aim was to foster an interest in food, in addition to an interest in baseball and sports.

Furthermore, Chiba Lotte Marines announced that from the 2026 season, they will partner with Hokushin Suisan Co., Ltd., a fisheries entertainment company, to deepen their ties with the local community and promote the enjoyment of "eating fish" and "getting exercise."

▼Ogawa's comment▼
"I hope that by interacting with the children, I was able to convey at least a little bit of the fun of baseball. One of the themes this time was 'food education,' and I myself am always mindful of what I eat and consciously try to eat fish. I hope that the children who participated will eat plenty without being picky and grow up big and strong!"

▼Upcoming event dates and locations▼
May 16th, Zozo Marine Stadium Marine Plaza
May 31st, Kashiwanoha Park ball park (Kashiwa City)
June 13th, Zozo Marine Stadium Marine Plaza
June 14th, Zozo Marine Stadium Marine Plaza
June 21st, Zozo Marine Stadium Marine Plaza
June 27th, Kofudai Park ball park (Ichikawa City)
August 8th, Urayasu City Sports Park ball park
September 21st, Zozo Marine Stadium Marine Plaza

For details and application instructions, please visit the team's official website.
https://www.marines.co.jp/news/detail/202600824218.html