Yokohama DeNA BayStars' "Iseebi Combo" W-Appointed as "Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors"!
The Japan Shrimp Association announced the appointment of Yokohama DeNA BayStars players Hiroki Ise and Tatsuo Emina, known as the "Iseebi Combo," as "Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors." This initiative aims to go beyond mere PR, linking children's dreams with athletes' physical development and food education, to promote the appeal of shrimp and revitalize local communities.
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The Japan Shrimp Association (Head Office: 2-8-12 Kachidoki, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tsutomu Fujii) announces that professional baseball team Yokohama DeNA BayStars players Hiroki Ise and Tatsuo Emina, affectionately known by fans as the "Iseebi Combo," have been appointed as "Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors" certified by the Japan Shrimp Association.
This appointment is not merely a PR ambassadorship, but a story of "adults earnestly fulfilling children's dreams" and a new endeavor to link "athletes' physical development with food education." The role of the Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors is to "spread the appeal of shrimp and promote regional revitalization," with the goal of communicating the goodness of shrimp to children through future activities.
We kindly request media coverage and support for this project and other initiatives.
*Honorary Shrimp Ambassador Official Page URL: https://ebikyoukai.jp/ambassador/
Background of Appointment
This appointment was prompted by a message from a "Children's Shrimp Ambassador" who received an excellent award in the "Dream Whole Shrimp Cooking Contest 2025" organized by the Japan Shrimp Association. The message stated, "I'm so happy to become a shrimp ambassador like the Yokohama DeNA BayStars' Iseebi Combo. Like Mr. Ise and Mr. Emina, I also want to work hard to promote the appeal of shrimp." (Ise Emiko, 14 years old). Responding to this sentiment, the Japan Shrimp Association, aiming to support children's dreams and further promote the appeal of shrimp, food education, and regional revitalization, offered the "Honorary Shrimp Ambassador" role to both players, who graciously accepted.
*Dream Whole Shrimp Cooking Contest 2025 Official Page URL: https://ebikyoukai.jp/ebikyoukai.jp/ebifes/dreamcooking-2025/
Comments from Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors
Player Hiroki Ise
Player Hiroki Ise's Comment
"Like 'Ise-Ebi' (Japanese spiny lobster), I want to liven up the team."
"I am Hiroki Ise of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, and I have been appointed as an Honorary Shrimp Ambassador. I am very grateful to have received such an offer and have accepted it. 'Ise-Ebi' is said to be a symbol of vigor and prosperity, so I will do my best to liven up the team together with Player Emina."
Player Tatsuo Emina
Player Tatsuo Emina's Comment
"I want to succeed in baseball and spread the word 'Ebi' (shrimp)."
"I am Tatsuo Emina of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. I was surprised when I received the offer to be an Honorary Shrimp Ambassador, but I felt very honored and accepted it. I will do my best to succeed in baseball and ensure the word 'Ebi' becomes familiar to more people."
Nutritional Value of Shrimp and Affinity with Sports
Shrimp is a food rich in protein and low in calories, while also containing abundant nutrients such as taurine and arginine. These components support condition maintenance and physical development, making shrimp a suitable food for athletes.
Through the Japan Shrimp Association, we position shrimp not only for its "deliciousness" but also as a "food that supports physical development," promoting food education activities that contribute to the healthy growth and physical improvement of children.
Eat shrimp and be 100 times energetic!
■ Strengthening Collaboration with the Sports Sector
With the appointment of these two professional baseball players, the Japan Shrimp Association will further strengthen its collaboration with the sports sector.
Moving forward, we aim to provide social value through both "food" and "sports" by:
* Promoting food education for growing children
* Proposing food ingredients conscious of athlete conditioning
* Disseminating food culture linked to regional sports
■ Activities as Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors
Players Ise and Emina are scheduled to engage in the following activities, prioritizing their competitive commitments:
* Introduction on the Japan Shrimp Association's official website and social media
* Public relations activities to promote the appeal of shrimp
* Shrimp donations (for PR and commemorative purposes)
■ About Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors
The Japan Shrimp Association commissions "Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors" to individuals who contribute to promoting the appeal of shrimp, spreading food culture, and revitalizing local communities. Past appointees include Hideki Takahashi, Maasa Takahashi, Kero Ponz, the Mayor of Nishio City, and the Mayor of Iwata City, among others from various fields.
Furthermore, Umios Co., Ltd., an official sponsor of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, also participates in our association, developing initiatives that link industry, sports, and education.
(From left: Actor Hideki Takahashi, Freelance Announcer Maasa Takahashi, Dance Unit)
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This appointment is not merely a PR ambassadorship, but a story of "adults earnestly fulfilling children's dreams" and a new endeavor to link "athletes' physical development with food education." The role of the Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors is to "spread the appeal of shrimp and promote regional revitalization," with the goal of communicating the goodness of shrimp to children through future activities.
We kindly request media coverage and support for this project and other initiatives.
*Honorary Shrimp Ambassador Official Page URL: https://ebikyoukai.jp/ambassador/
Background of Appointment
This appointment was prompted by a message from a "Children's Shrimp Ambassador" who received an excellent award in the "Dream Whole Shrimp Cooking Contest 2025" organized by the Japan Shrimp Association. The message stated, "I'm so happy to become a shrimp ambassador like the Yokohama DeNA BayStars' Iseebi Combo. Like Mr. Ise and Mr. Emina, I also want to work hard to promote the appeal of shrimp." (Ise Emiko, 14 years old). Responding to this sentiment, the Japan Shrimp Association, aiming to support children's dreams and further promote the appeal of shrimp, food education, and regional revitalization, offered the "Honorary Shrimp Ambassador" role to both players, who graciously accepted.
*Dream Whole Shrimp Cooking Contest 2025 Official Page URL: https://ebikyoukai.jp/ebikyoukai.jp/ebifes/dreamcooking-2025/
Comments from Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors
Player Hiroki Ise
Player Hiroki Ise's Comment
"Like 'Ise-Ebi' (Japanese spiny lobster), I want to liven up the team."
"I am Hiroki Ise of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, and I have been appointed as an Honorary Shrimp Ambassador. I am very grateful to have received such an offer and have accepted it. 'Ise-Ebi' is said to be a symbol of vigor and prosperity, so I will do my best to liven up the team together with Player Emina."
Player Tatsuo Emina
Player Tatsuo Emina's Comment
"I want to succeed in baseball and spread the word 'Ebi' (shrimp)."
"I am Tatsuo Emina of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. I was surprised when I received the offer to be an Honorary Shrimp Ambassador, but I felt very honored and accepted it. I will do my best to succeed in baseball and ensure the word 'Ebi' becomes familiar to more people."
Nutritional Value of Shrimp and Affinity with Sports
Shrimp is a food rich in protein and low in calories, while also containing abundant nutrients such as taurine and arginine. These components support condition maintenance and physical development, making shrimp a suitable food for athletes.
Through the Japan Shrimp Association, we position shrimp not only for its "deliciousness" but also as a "food that supports physical development," promoting food education activities that contribute to the healthy growth and physical improvement of children.
Eat shrimp and be 100 times energetic!
■ Strengthening Collaboration with the Sports Sector
With the appointment of these two professional baseball players, the Japan Shrimp Association will further strengthen its collaboration with the sports sector.
Moving forward, we aim to provide social value through both "food" and "sports" by:
* Promoting food education for growing children
* Proposing food ingredients conscious of athlete conditioning
* Disseminating food culture linked to regional sports
■ Activities as Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors
Players Ise and Emina are scheduled to engage in the following activities, prioritizing their competitive commitments:
* Introduction on the Japan Shrimp Association's official website and social media
* Public relations activities to promote the appeal of shrimp
* Shrimp donations (for PR and commemorative purposes)
■ About Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors
The Japan Shrimp Association commissions "Honorary Shrimp Ambassadors" to individuals who contribute to promoting the appeal of shrimp, spreading food culture, and revitalizing local communities. Past appointees include Hideki Takahashi, Maasa Takahashi, Kero Ponz, the Mayor of Nishio City, and the Mayor of Iwata City, among others from various fields.
Furthermore, Umios Co., Ltd., an official sponsor of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, also participates in our association, developing initiatives that link industry, sports, and education.
(From left: Actor Hideki Takahashi, Freelance Announcer Maasa Takahashi, Dance Unit)
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