Baseball community events scheduled in Nagano and Niiza

Several baseball-related community events are scheduled to take place in Japan, featuring professional players and industry leaders to engage youth and families.

In Nagano City, the Kyushin-kai foundation will host the “BEYOND OH! PLAY KIDS 9th Hokushin Baseball Day” on November 15, 2026, at the Big Hat multipurpose sports arena. The event, organized in collaboration with the Hokushin Baseball Association, aims to introduce children to the sport through various experiences. Kyushin-kai representative Sadaharu Oh is scheduled to attend, and the event will include a “Pass the Baton” initiative to pass used baseball equipment to the next generation.

In Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture, former Major League and NPB pitcher Ryota Igarashi will host a community event at the Niiza-Asaka Housing Stage on September 23, 2026. The program includes a talk show regarding physical conditioning and training methods, a mini baseball clinic for elementary school children and younger, and a lottery for signed memorabilia.