Gourmet Kineya Sponsors Hanshin Tigers' "Trial Baseball for the Future" to Promote Baseball Development for the Next Generation

Gourmet Kineya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Representative Executive President: Mitsushi Mukumoto) announces its sponsorship of the 'Trial Baseball for the Future' baseball promotion activity, organized by the Hanshin Tigers.
In recent years, the declining birthrate and the regional transfer of club activities have led to a decrease in the baseball playing population among young people, which has become a significant challenge. Against this backdrop, this initiative aims to provide preschoolers to lower elementary school children and their guardians with an opportunity to experience the fundamentals of baseball – 'hitting, catching, and throwing' – thereby fostering an interest in the sport.
As a company that supports daily food and is headquartered in Osaka, we recognize the importance of contributing to the local community and fostering the next generation. Through this sponsorship, we aim to contribute to creating opportunities for children to engage in sports and grow, while also promoting community-based activities.
■ Event Outline
・Event Name: 'Trial Baseball for the Future Supported by Gourmet Kineya'
・Dates:
Himeji Wink Stadium
May 10, 2026 (Sun) after the game ends
Nittetsu Kouhan SGL Stadium Amagasaki
June 6, 2026 (Sat) after the game ends
・Target: Elementary school children and their guardians
■ Content
Special coaching by minor league players will be provided after the game for elementary school children and their guardians.
On the day, coaching will be provided according to each position (pitcher/catcher and infielder/outfielder) as follows:
○ Pitchers/Catchers
① Batting instruction (bat control instruction using tee batting)
② Pitching/catching instruction (coaching for battery)
○ Fielders
① Batting instruction (bat control instruction using tee batting)
② Ground ball fielding instruction (instruction on glove usage and footwork)
■ Details
・Warm-up (approx. 5 minutes) *During the meeting after the game
・Trial Baseball (approx. 20 minutes x 2 locations)
・Photo session & closing remarks (approx. 5 minutes)
■ About Gourmet Kineya Co., Ltd.
Established in 1967, our company opened the first 'Kineya' authentic handmade udon restaurant in 1971, during the dawn of chain restaurants, and has since developed a diverse range of restaurant businesses focusing on udon and soba. In addition, through repeated M&A activities, we have challenged ourselves in areas such as (1) providing the appeal of Japanese food domestically and internationally at appropriate prices, (2) essential businesses requested by local communities, and (3) businesses with high entry barriers. In recent years, we have expanded our business scope to include in-flight meal services, commercial food manufacturing, and Japanese language schools.
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