CHUNICHI BUILDING 2nd ANNIVERSARY [Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Sunday, May 31, 2026]
Doala to appear! Chunichi Building 2nd Anniversary Ceremony & Chunichi Dragons 90th Anniversary Support Campaign / From Chunichi Dragons OB talk shows to Cheer Dragons stages and a grand lottery! A series of exciting events!!
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 20:00
Chunichi Building (operated by Chunichi Nippon Building Co., Ltd. / 4-1-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, President Nobuyuki Usuda) will celebrate its 2nd anniversary on Thursday, April 23. To commemorate this milestone, a splendid "Anniversary Ceremony" will be held on the day, featuring Doala, the official mascot of the Chunichi Dragons, as a special guest.
Furthermore, this year marks the 90th anniversary of the Chunichi Dragons baseball team. To celebrate this memorable anniversary year, Chunichi Building will host numerous Chunichi Dragons-related events, including talk shows with Chunichi Dragons OBs, a grand lottery, Cheer Dragons stages, speed gun challenges, and workshops.
This year, we will liven up Chunichi Building together with the Chunichi Dragons.
▶Chunichi Building 2nd Anniversary Special Website (published April 16): https://chunichi-building.jp/2nd-anniversary/
▶Chunichi Building "NEWS & EVENT": https://chunichi-building.jp/event-news/p4795/
【CHUNICHI BUILDING 2nd ANNIVERSARY】
POINT 1: Visuals & Interior Decorations
Chunichi Building's 2nd anniversary will be taken over by Doala!?
The building will be decorated with original Chunichi Building x Doala visuals.
Doala's decorations will welcome everyone.
■ Period: Thursday, April 23 - Tuesday, June 30
■ Wrapping decoration locations:
/ Northwest Entrance (1F・B1F)
/ West Entrance (1F・2 locations)
/ North Escalator (B1F～3F・around the atrium)
/ South Escalator (B1F～3F・around the atrium)
*South escalator decoration is year-round
In the atrium space from B1F, balloons designed with Doala's various expressions and poses will be displayed. Based on vibrant "Dragons Blue" and pop-arranged Doala art balloons floating in the air, it creates a space where you can feel the excitement of celebration, playfulness, and "smiles."
■ Period: Thursday, April 23 - Tuesday, June 30
A "Dragons Support Message Board" will be installed to convey your thoughts to the Chunichi Dragons players.
You can freely write your passionate cheers for the players fighting this season.
Experience a moving project where fans and the Chunichi Dragons become one.
■ Period: Thursday, April 23 - Tuesday, June 30
"Photo panels" of five players will appear, including pitcher Hiroto Takahashi, who serves as captain this season, outfielder Yuki Okabayashi, Seiya Hosokawa, pitcher Yumeto Kanemaru, and Seiji Uebayashi.
Enjoy commemorative photos alongside your favorite players with powerful visuals.
■ Period: Thursday, April 23 - Tuesday, June 30
POINT 2: Opening Event
Chunichi Dragons Official Mascot "Doala" to Appear!
"Chunichi Building 2nd Anniversary Ceremony"
Chunichi Building is pleased to celebrate its 2nd anniversary. To commemorate this, and in gratitude for your continued patronage, we will hold a "2nd Anniversary Ceremony." At this ceremony, President Nobuyuki Usuda will deliver a greeting to everyone. In addition, Doala, the official mascot of the Chunichi Dragons, will appear as a special guest.
We will deliver a special day celebrating the new beginning of Chunichi Building, which has been rooted in the community and walked together with everyone.
■ Date/Time: Thursday, April 23, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
■ Location: B1F Event Space
■ Greeting: Nobuyuki Usuda, President and Representative Director
■ Appearance: Doala, official mascot of the Chunichi Dragons
■ Content:
・Opening Ceremony
・Greeting from President Nobuyuki Usuda
・Doala Talk
・Two-shot photo session with Doala (pre-application required)
■ Participation Fee: Free
■ Viewing Method: Free viewing
■ Special viewing seats: 10 pairs, 20 people (participants in the two-shot photo session)
*Entry may be restricted during congestion.
*Changes or cancellations may occur suddenly.
From Wednesday, April 1 to Sunday, April 12 at 6 PM, take a photo of your receipt (not combinable) for purchases of 5,000 JPY (tax included) or more, and send it via Chunichi Building's official LINE to complete your application.
10 pairs (20 people) will be invited by lottery to the two-shot photo session with Doala.
*Applications are limited to one per person.
POINT 3: 2nd Anniversary Campaign (1)
"Cheer Dragons Kids & Cheer Dragons Stage"
The Chunichi Dragons official performance team
"Cheer Dragons" and "Cheer Dragons Kids" will hold
a splendid dance stage.
■ Date/Time: Saturday, May 2 (1) 11:30 AM~, (2) 2:00 PM~
■ Location: B1F Event Space
■ Performers: Cheer Dragons Kids・Cheer Dragons
■ Content:
・Dance Performance
■ Participation Fee: Free
■ Viewing Method: Free viewing
*Each session is scheduled for 30 minutes.
*5 members are scheduled to appear.
*Please refrain from taking photos or videos during the Cheer Dragons' dance performance.
POINT 3: 2nd Anniversary Campaign (2)
"Speed Gun Challenge & Original Support Goods Workshop"
An experience event will be held where you can measure bat speed and pitching speed and challenge professional records. An original support goods workshop will also be held simultaneously.
■ Date/Time: Sunday, May 3 (Holiday) 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
■ Location: B1F Event Space
■ Content:
・Bat Speed Challenge
・Speed Gun Challenge
・Original Support Goods Workshop
■ Participation Fee: Free
POINT 3: 2nd Anniversary Campaign (3)
"2nd Anniversary Grand Lottery" with luxurious prizes
To commemorate the 2nd anniversary of its opening, a "Grand Lottery" with no losing tickets will be held. This is a chance to win luxurious prizes such as hotel pair accommodation tickets, meal vouchers, and baseball game tickets. Those who meet the usage conditions within the building can participate, and as a highlight of the anniversary event, it will bring even more excitement and enthusiasm to the venue.
■ Dates: Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, Sunday, May 24
■ Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM each day
■ Location: B1F Event Space
■ Auxiliary ticket distribution period: Thursday, April 23 - Sunday, May 24
*Distribution on the last day is until 7:30 PM
■ Eligible tenants for auxiliary ticket distribution: 63 stores on B1F-4F, and eligible offices at the National Products and Tourism Center
*Details at https://chunichi-building.jp/2nd-anniversary/
FAQ
When will the Chunichi Building 2nd Anniversary event be held?
It will be held from Thursday, April 23, 2026, to Sunday, May 31, 2026. Some events extend until June 30.
How can I participate in the two-shot photo session with Doala?
Apply by sending a receipt of 5,000 JPY (tax included) or more purchased between April 1 and April 12 at 6 PM via Chunichi Building's official LINE account.
When and where will the grand lottery be held?
It will be held on Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM each day, at the B1F Event Space.