Tokyo Dome first‑pitch ceremonies feature Japanese stars Aya Ueto and Masaki Aiba

Actress Aya Ueto threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Suntory Dream Match 2026 on July 27 in Tokyo Dome. The ball missed catcher Atsuya Furuta’s mitt while former Giants legends Tatsunori Hara and Yoshinobu Takahashi stood in the batter’s box.

The following day, actor Masaki Aiba delivered the first pitch at the MyNavi All‑Star Game 2026 on July 28 at the same venue. He recorded a one‑bounce pitch, expressed excitement for his upcoming film “4 Out — Once Again, Play Ball,” and recalled his own baseball background.

Both events attracted large crowds and highlighted the crossover between Japanese entertainment and baseball culture.