Gourmet Kineya Holds Special Baseball Coaching for Children and Parents at Hanshin Tigers' "Baseball for the Future Trial Baseball" Event

Gourmet Kineya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, President & CEO: Mitsushi Mukumoto) sponsored the Hanshin Tigers' baseball promotion activity, "Baseball for the Future Trial Baseball," and held baseball clinics for a total of 8 elementary school children and their guardians on May 10, 2026 (Sunday) and June 6, 2026 (Saturday).

In recent years, a decrease in the number of young baseball players has become an issue due to declining birthrates and the regional transfer of club activities. Against this backdrop, this initiative aims to create opportunities for children from preschoolers to lower elementary grades and their guardians to experience the fundamentals of baseball – "hitting, catching, and throwing" – and to foster their interest in the sport.

As a company that supports daily meals and is headquartered in Osaka, we recognize the importance of contributing to the local community and nurturing the next generation. Through this sponsorship, we aim to contribute to creating opportunities for children to engage with sports and grow, while also promoting community-based activities.

■ Event Overview

・Event Name: "Baseball for the Future Trial Baseball Supported by Gourmet Kineya"
・Event Dates:

Himeji Wink Stadium

　After the game on Sunday, May 10, 2026
Nittetsu Steel Plate SGL Stadium Amagasaki

　After the game on Saturday, June 6, 2026
・Target Audience: Elementary school children and their guardians

■ Content

Special coaching was provided by second-team players for elementary school children and their guardians after the games.

On the day, the following coaching was provided according to each position (pitcher/catcher and fielder):

○ Pitcher/Catcher

① Batting Instruction (Coaching bat control with tee hitting)

② Pitching and Catching Instruction (Coaching for battery)

○ Fielder

① Batting Instruction (Coaching bat control with tee hitting)

② Fielding Instruction with Knocks (Coaching on glove usage and footwork)

■ Details

・Warm-up (approx. 5 minutes) *During the post-game meeting

・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 its first "Kineya" handmade udon restaurant in 1971, during the dawn of chain restaurant expansion. Since then, we have developed a diverse range of restaurant businesses centered around udon and soba. Furthermore, through repeated M&A activities, we have challenged ourselves in businesses that ① offer the appeal of Japanese cuisine domestically and internationally at appropriate prices, ② are essential to local life and in demand by communities, and ③ have 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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