Kosuke Fukudome and Takashi Toritani Appear at Launch Event for "Hanshin Tigers x EVERING" Collaboration Payment Ring, Limited Release from July 1st

To All Media Representatives

July 1, 2026

EVERING Inc.

EVERING Inc. (Head Office: Nihonbashi Front 1F, 3-6-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ken Kawata) will launch a limited quantity collaboration payment smart ring with the Hanshin Tigers on July 1, 2026 (Wed). Sales will be conducted through the EVERING official online store and at Joshin stores and their official e-commerce site.

The first of its kind, wear the Hanshin Tigers on your fingertips. From everyday shopping to watching baseball games, simply tap to pay.

Concept

EVERING is a prepaid smart ring compatible with Visa's contactless payment. Users charge it from a card registered in the dedicated app, and payment is completed by simply tapping the ring. It requires no charging and blends into daily life as it's worn every day.

This collaboration ring with the Hanshin Tigers is a model that extends the "wear and tap to pay" experience into the daily lives of Tigers fans. Whether shopping at convenience stores, riding trains in the Kansai area, or dining at the stadium, payments are completed with a simple tap of the ring. Each casual daily payment becomes a touchpoint with the Hanshin Tigers, making it an item that deepens your love for the team with every use.

Stay connected to the team from your fingertips, whether it's game day or not. Furthermore, exclusive content featuring former Hanshin Tigers players will bring users closer to the players and the team. It proposes a new way to support the team, where time spent with the Tigers accumulates with each use.

Product Lineup

"Hanshin Tigers x EVERING" Payment Smart Ring

"Hanshin Tigers x EVERING" Payment Smart Ring

Original Vinyl Package

"Hanshin Tigers x EVERING" Retractable Reel Carabiner

1,265 yen (tax included) A retractable reel carabiner that can also be used by attaching the EVERING to the tip. Can be utilized even by those who don't wear rings.

"Hanshin Tigers x EVERING" Neck Strap

1,980 yen (tax included), can also be used as a shoulder pouch when attached to the original vinyl package. Convenient for storing smartphones and small items during games, making it even smarter.

Product Name

"Hanshin Tigers x EVERING" Payment Smart Ring

Price

9,900 yen (tax included)

Sales Channels

EVERING Official Online Store / Joshin Nihonbashi Store, Kishiwada Store / Joshin Web Shop

Supported Charging Cards

Visa / Mastercard / American Express / JCB

Materials

Zirconia Ceramic, Epoxy Resin

Size Availability

Available in 9 sizes (US sizes 5-13)

Special Website

https://evering.jp/pages/hanshin-tigers-2026

Other Collaboration Items

Retractable Reel Carabiner (1,265 yen incl. tax), Neck Strap (1,980 yen incl. tax)

Launch Event Report

A media launch event was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Joshin Nihonbashi Event Space in Osaka, where CEO Ken Kawata introduced the concept behind the collaboration and the products. Former Hanshin Tigers players Kosuke Fukudome and Takashi Toritani also appeared as special guests. They demonstrated the payment functionality by actually wearing the collaboration ring and tapping to make a contactless payment.

Guest Profiles

Kosuke Fukudome / Former Hanshin Tiger

Born April 26, 1977, from Kagoshima Prefecture. Throws right, bats left. Graduated from PL Gakuen High School and played for Nippon Life before being drafted first overall by the Chunichi Dragons in the 1998 draft via a reverse draft pick. Played for the Chunichi Dragons (1999-2007, 2021-2022), Major League Baseball (2008-2012 / Chicago Cubs, Cleveland, Chicago White Sox), and the Hanshin Tigers (2013-2020). Won the batting title twice (2002, 2006), led in on-base percentage three times, and was awarded the Central League MVP in 2006. Received Best Nine awards four times and Golden Glove awards five times. Retired from professional baseball after the 2022 season and currently works as a baseball commentator.

Takashi Toritani / Former Hanshin Tiger

Born June 26, 1981, from Tokyo. Throws right, bats left. Graduated from Seibo Gakuen High School and Waseda University before joining the Hanshin Tigers as a free acquisition in the 2003 draft. Played as a shortstop, serving as a key player for the team. Played for the Hanshin Tigers (2004-2019) and the Chiba Lotte Marines (2020-2021). On September 8, 2017, he achieved his 2000th career hit, becoming the 50th player in history to do so, with a total of 2099 hits. His streak of 1939 consecutive games played ranks second all-time. Received Best Nine awards six times and Golden Glove awards five times. Retired from professional baseball after the 2021 season and currently works as a baseball commentator and critic.

Exclusive Content for Purchasers "Let Me Tell You, Tiger Tiger..."

Purchasers of the collaboration ring will have exclusive access to the talk show "Tora Tora (Koko) ya kara iu kedo..." (Let Me Tell You, Tiger Tiger...) featuring former players. The first content will feature Shinjiro Hiyama and Ryota Imazu, sharing stories only heard "here" (koko).

Featuring: Former Hanshin Tigers Players

Distribution: Scheduled for irregular distribution during the 2026 season.

Download Image Assets

Product images, logos, and event photos can be downloaded from the QR code and link below (will be updated sequentially).

▼ Press Kit URL

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ms0_P1b0X0Myvsj88aY6YkV_W5OELDdv

Company Overview

Company Name: EVERING Inc.

Location: Nihonbashi Front 1F, 3-6-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0027

Representative: Ken Kawata, Representative Director and CEO

Established: February 2020

Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of ring-type devices, import and sales of related products / provision of payment services

Registration: Issuer of prepaid payment instruments (third-party type) Director of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau No. 00748

Inquiries Regarding This Matter

EVERING Inc. PR Department

Nihonbashi Front 1F, 3-6-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0027

pr@evering.jp