The Ball City Toyama Project Executive Committee (Chairman: Toyama Mayor Hiromu Fujii) will hold "Toyama All-Star Week" throughout Toyama Prefecture starting July 18, coinciding with the second game of the MyNavi All-Star Game to be held at Toyama Citizen Stadium on July 29! During the week, in addition to events organized by the Ball City Toyama Project Executive Committee, various events will be held with the cooperation of numerous organizations, including Nippon Professional Baseball Organization, The Yomiuri Shimbun, and Kyushinkai. We encourage everyone to participate.

Event details are as follows.

● July 18 (Sat)

[Toyama All-Star Week Play Ball Event] Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Venue: Toyama Station North-South Free Passage (Myorin-cho, Toyama City)

A talk show will be held with baseball commentator Yoshio Itoi and freelance announcer Kaori Otera, discussing the highlights and key players of this year's 2026 MyNavi All-Star Game with Toyama Mayor Hiromu Fujii. A baseball clinic for children will also be held. A rock-paper-scissors tournament will take place with Mr. Itoi and Mayor Fujii participating. No advance registration required, free to attend. Guests: Yoshio Itoi (Baseball Commentator), Kaori Otera (Freelance Announcer), Hiromu Fujii (Toyama Mayor, Chairman of the Ball City Toyama Project Executive Committee) Organizer: Ball City Toyama Project Executive Committee

Yoshio Itoi, Kaori Otera, Mayor Hiromu Fujii

[Professional Baseball All-Star Game Exhibition] Time: July 18 (Sat) - July 30 (Thu), 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Venue: Toyama Station North-South Free Passage (Myorin-cho, Toyama City)

Life-sized panels of All-Star Game players, photo spots, and a message board will be set up in the Toyama Station North-South Free Passage! Take photos with your favorite players and share them widely!

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★Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe will host numerous collaborative events during this period!

[Yoshio Itoi Talk Show] Time: July 18 (Sat), 3:00 PM - (approx. 30 minutes) Venue: Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe (Nishinakano, Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture)

Former professional baseball player Yoshio Itoi will be invited to discuss the highlights of the 2026 MyNavi All-Star Game. No advance registration required, free to attend. Guests: Yoshio Itoi (Baseball Commentator), Kaori Otera (Freelance Announcer)

Yoshio Itoi, Kaori Otera

[Saitama Seibu Lions "bluelegends" / Yomiuri Giants "Giabbit & VENUS" Special Stage] Time: July 19 (Sun) 11:00 PM - 11:00 PM, July 20 (Mon, Holiday) 111:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Experience the electrifying performances that thrill fans at the stadium, now at Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe! On July 19 (Sun), the Saitama Seibu Lions' official performance team, bluelegends, will perform. On July 20 (Mon, Holiday), the Yomiuri Giants' Giabbit and official mascot girl VENUS will showcase their performances!

[Baseball Experience Booth & Garapon Lottery for Prizes] Time: July 18 (Sat) - July 20 (Mon, Holiday)

A booth will be set up for beginners to try baseball! Challenge "Strike Out" and "Tee Batting" with soft balls! Original stickers will be given to the first participants! You can also participate in a Garapon lottery once per person for a chance to win Itoi's autographed ball or assorted goods from each league!

[Professional Baseball All-Star Game History Panel Exhibition & Nanto Bat Museum Pop-up] Period: History Panel Exhibition: July 13 (Mon) - July 20 (Mon, Holiday) Nanto Bat Museum Pop-up: July 18 (Sat) - July 20 (Mon, Holiday)

Exhibitions will feature panels looking back at the history of the All-Star Game, as well as actual bats used by famous players.

Scenes from panel exhibitions at other venues

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● July 19 (Sun)

[Girls' Baseball Hokuriku Exchange Event & Stadium Parent-Child Tour] Time: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM Venue: Toyama Citizen Stadium Main Ground (Shimoiino, Toyama City)

Junior high school girls' baseball teams, Toyama Girls (Toyama Prefecture) and Fukui Diamond Girls (Fukui Prefecture), will hold an exchange game to deepen ties between Hokuriku regions. Admission is free! An exchange event open to the general public will also be held concurrently! In addition to events like Strike Out and Speed Gun Contest, a tour will be offered for parents and children, including elementary school students, to explore the stadium and experience announcing and scoreboard operations. For details, visit https://ballcitytoyama-pj.com/event/post-1417/

Toyama Citizen Stadium, the venue

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● July 28 (Tue)

[BEYOND OH! PLAY KIDS] Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Venue: Toyama Citizen Stadium (Shimoiino, Toyama City)

Enjoy a variety of baseball experiences, including tee batting and parent-child catch, as well as "Baseball5," "ASOBALL," and "BT Ball." Photo spots will also be available, offering an event where people of all ages, from children to adults, can experience the charm of baseball. Guests include Sadaharu Oh, Chairman of Kyushinkai, as well as stars who played in professional baseball such as Seiichi Uchikawa, Michihiro Ogasawara, and Atsushi Nomi. Kokua Higashi, a player from Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, who was selected for the Samurai Japan Women's National Team (Yomiuri Giants Women's Team), will also participate. Free admission, event proceeds rain or shine.

*Advance registration is required for this event.

*Some content has age restrictions. For details, visit https://beyondoh-playkids.jp/202607!

Organizer: Kyushinkai Foundation

Sadaharu Oh, Chairman of Kyushinkai, Michihiro Ogasawara, Atsushi Nomi

[MyNavi All-Star Game 2026 First Game Public Viewing] Time: 6:00 PM - until the end of the game Venue: Toyama Citizen Stadium Ground and Stands (Shimoiino, Toyama City)

Watch the first game of the 2026 MyNavi All-Star Game, held at Tokyo Dome, on the big screen at Toyama Citizen Stadium, from the field and stands! Former player Seiichi Uchikawa will be a guest commentator, with Hiroyuki Adegawa as MC, for an enjoyable viewing experience. Kokua Higashi (from Takaoka City), a member of the Samurai Japan Women's National Team, will also join as a special guest for fun talks. Food and drink booths and merchandise sales will be available. Free admission, event proceeds rain or shine.

Seiichi Uchikawa, Kokua Higashi

For details, visit https://www.giants.jp/sp/allstarthefestival2026/!

Organizer: Yomiuri Shimbun Tokyo Headquarters

*Parking at Toyama Citizen Stadium is available for vehicles on the 28th. However, the number of parking spaces is limited, and it may not be available if the lot is full.

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● July 29 (Wed)

[Kids Summer Festa in Toyama] Time: 2:00 PM - until the start of the game *Some programs will run until the end of the game. Venue: Grand Plaza (Sogawa, Toyama City)

A baseball event perfect for parents and children, "Kids Summer Festa in Toyama," will be held for parents and children up to 6th grade, featuring "Experiences" to get active, "Free Research" to learn about baseball history, and "Exhibitions" to feel like a pro.

For details, visit https://ballcitytoyama-pj.com/event/post-1405/

Organizer: Nippon Professional Baseball Organization

Baseball Experience, Dress-up All-Star Game, Free Research

[MyNavi All-Star Game 2026 Second Game Public Viewing] Time: 5:00 PM - Venue: Grand Plaza (Sogawa, Toyama City)

Join former professional baseball player Shinya Miyamoto, freelance announcer Anna Nakagawa, and Ryora Sanyutei for a fun baseball talk while enjoying the second game of the 2026 MyNavi All-Star Game on the big screen! Food and drink booths, including a beer station and delicious snacks, will be available at the venue.

Organizer: Ball City Toyama Project Executive Committee

Shinya Miyamoto, Anna Nakagawa, Ryora Sanyutei

[BEYOND OH! PLAY KIDS] Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Venue: Toyama Citizen Stadium (Shimoiino, Toyama City)

Enjoy inflatable play equipment set up around the stadium, batting and pitching experiences, interaction with ambassadors, and corners where you can receive inflatable balls by posting on social media or registering for the "BEYOND OH! Platform" app, and receive inflatable bats. The "BEYOND OH! Pass the Baton" baseball equipment recycling project corner will also be set up, creating a space to foster a love for baseball! Guests include Sadaharu Oh, Chairman of Kyushinkai, as well as Seiichi Uchikawa, Michihiro Ogasawara, Toshiaki Imae, and Motonobu TaniShige.

For details, visit https://beyondoh-playkids.jp/202607. No advance registration required, free admission.

Organizer: Kyushinkai Foundation *There is no parking available for visitors attending only this event. Please use public transportation when coming to the venue.

Sadaharu Oh, Chairman of Kyushinkai, Seiichi Uchikawa

Michihiro Ogasawara, Toshiaki Imae, Motonobu TaniShige

[MyNavi All-Star Game 2026 MyNavi Baseball Kids Invitation Project] Venue: Toyama Citizen Stadium (Shimoiino, Toyama City)

In collaboration with the Ball City Toyama Project Executive Committee and Mynavi Corporation, boys and girls belonging to baseball teams in the three Hokuriku prefectures will be invited to Toyama Citizen Stadium, the venue for the second game of the 2026 MyNavi All-Star Game! They will experience a special day at the dream All-Star event!

*Participating teams are recruited through baseball federations etc. in each prefecture.

[All STAR Heroes Walk] Time: 14:00 onwards Venue: Toyama Citizen Stadium (Shimoiino, Toyama City)

A special area will be set up from the plaza in front of Toyama Citizen Stadium to the main entrance where All-Star players, mascots, and cheerleaders can interact with invited children! *Times are approximate and may vary depending on player arrival times. *The general public can also observe.

[Stage Event] Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (scheduled) Venue: Toyama Citizen Stadium Parking Lot 1 (Shimoiino, Toyama City)

On a special stage set up before the game, performances by cheerleaders and mascots from the 12 teams will take place. A merchandise shop will open at 12:00 PM, and food and drink booths will be available, allowing you to enjoy the excitement before the game.

For details, visit https://www.giants.jp/sp/allstarthefestival2026/!

Organizer: Yomiuri Shimbun Tokyo Headquarters

★Regarding Parking at Toyama Citizen Stadium Around Toyama Citizen Stadium, the venue for the second game of the 2026 MyNavi All-Star Game, paid parking will be available by advance reservation only for those who have purchased tickets on July 29. Free parking is not available, and parking by those without advance reservations is not permitted. ( *The number of parking spaces is limited.) On the day of the event, please cooperate by using the shuttle bus from Toyama Station or walking from Higashi-Toyama Station on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway.

Inquiries regarding each project:

https://forms.gle/2UFixQ7wLkeVaedj7

*All of the above projects are as of July 3 and are subject to change without notice. Please be aware of this in advance.

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