◇ Hokkaido Nippon-Ham are cooperating with Kikuyo Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, in its new stadium project.

The Fighters Sports & Entertainment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as FSE) announced that it is providing advisory services for the new sports and community exchange hub being developed by Kikuyo Town, Kumamoto Prefecture.

Currently, Kumamoto Prefecture is considering the future of the Kumamoto Prefectural Fujisakidai ball park and developing a new stadium concept to replace it, with Kikuyo Town aiming to create a new base. FSE is cooperating with them, leveraging the knowledge it has cultivated through the development and operation of Hokkaido Ballpark F Village and ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO.

In addition to the role that the prefectural ball park has played so far as a "sports facility," we are working with Kikuyo Town to explore the potential of a next-generation stadium that can generate multifaceted value, including revitalizing the local economy, creating opportunities for interaction, promoting tourism, and even sustainable community development. The new stadium aims to be a social infrastructure that will bring together many people, from children to adults, while respecting the blessings of Aso's rich natural environment and the history and culture that Kumamoto has nurtured, and contributing to interaction through sports and building the future of the region.

FSE stated, "We will continue to work towards realizing a stadium concept that will be loved by the community for a long time and contribute to the creation of new value for Kumamoto, while valuing dialogue with Kumamoto Prefecture and the local community, and collaborating with Kikuyo Town."

◇Kasumi Yamaya, Tohoku Rakuten Eagles Miyagi Kizuna Ambassador, will be visiting on August 18th.

Actress Kasumi Yamaya, a native of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, and a Miyagi Kizuna Ambassador, will be attending the Tohoku Rakuten Eagles vs. Chiba Lotte Marines game at Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi on Tuesday, August 18th. In addition to throwing the ceremonial first pitch, she is also scheduled to appear on the radio and stage before the game.

▼Comment from Kasumi Yamaya▼
"My name is Kasumi Yamaya, and I have been given the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch. I never imagined that I would be able to stand in the stadium where I had my first part-time job when I was in high school! I've fulfilled another dream. I'll do my best to throw strike during the actual pitch!"

▼Events in which he will appear▼
16:15-16:25 Radio appearance on Rakuten.FM TOHOKU
16:50-17:00 Stage Performance, Front Plaza, EAGLE STAGE
Ceremonial pitch at approximately 17:48

◇ Fukuoka Softbank provides special support to the "6th World baseball Championship for People with Disabilities in Kitakyushu"

Fukuoka Softbank will be providing special support for the "6th World Para baseball Japan Tournament in Kitakyushu," which will be held at Kitakyushu Municipal Baseball Stadium on November 21st (Sat) and 22nd (Sun), 2026.

▼Details of Special Cooperation▼
1. Financial support for tournament operations and travel expenses, etc.
2. Joint operation and coaching support for the "baseball Experience Event for People with Disabilities"
3. Promotional support including ceremonial pitches and messages of support.
4. Support for the production of original tournament merchandise.
5. Tournament operation support

▼Comment from player Ukyo Shuto ▼
"As a fellow baseball player, I have great respect for all of you who are overcoming physical disabilities to aim for the world championship. I really want many people to see the excitement and skill of baseball for people with disabilities! I'm cheering for the players to be able to perform at their best."

▼Comment from pitcher coach Kenichi Nakata (from Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)▼
"I'm delighted that the World Championship for baseball for People with Disabilities will be held in my hometown of Kitakyushu! I hope the tournament will be filled with exciting play and be a great success. I wholeheartedly support all the players aiming to become world champions."

◇ Fukuoka Softbank 's second-year development player, Zailen, undergoes left hand surgery

Fukuoka Softbank announced that their developmental player, Zairen, a second-year high school graduate, underwent surgery at a hospital in Saga City to remove a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. He is expected to be out of action for two to three months. This season, he played in three farm team regular season in March, going 2-At Bat hit 7 with a batting average of .286.

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