Sports Hochi x Koshien History Museum Special Project: Talk Show with Hanshin Tigers OB Masayuki Kakefu to be held on Friday, April 17!

The Koshien History Museum, operated by Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukushima-ku, Osaka; President: Yusuke Kusu), in cooperation with Sports Hochi, will host a talk show featuring Hanshin Tigers alumnus and Sports Hochi commentator Masayuki Kakefu on Friday, April 17, prior to the Hanshin Tigers vs. Chunichi Dragons game.

This talk show is a special project between Sports Hochi and the Koshien History Museum. Guest Masayuki Kakefu will speak extensively about the Hanshin Tigers' performance in the 2025 season and provide his outlook for the current season. Tickets will go on sale online starting Tuesday, March 31.

The outline of the talk show is as follows:

[Overview of the Talk Show with Hanshin Tigers OB Masayuki Kakefu]

1. Date and Time: Friday, April 17, 16:00–17:00 (scheduled)

2. Guest: Sports Hochi Commentator Hanshin Tigers OB Masayuki Kakefu

3. Venue: Koshien History Museum Multipurpose Hall (Koshien Plus 3F)

4. Participation Fee: Adults: 4,000 yen, High school students: 3,500 yen, Children (4 years old to junior high school): 3,000 yen (All prices include tax) *Includes admission to the Koshien History Museum (valid for one entry on the day of the event). Please enter the museum either before or after the talk show. *Discounts are available for History Museum Club members. Please purchase via the dedicated URL. *System usage fees and ticketing fees will be charged separately.

5. Capacity: 156 people (scheduled)

6. Content: (1) Talk show and Q&A session (2) Autographed shikishi (art board) from Masayuki Kakefu (for all participants) (3) Autographed ball from a current Hanshin Tigers player (for 3 people selected by lottery) *You cannot choose the player. *Please refrain from reselling the autographed shikishi or balls. (4) Admission to the Koshien History Museum (valid for one entry on the day of the event, self-guided tour) *You may enter either before or after the event. Please present your talk show ticket at the Koshien History Museum reception (Koshien Plus 2F). *Re-entry to the Koshien History Museum is not permitted once you leave. *The Koshien History Museum's operating hours on the day are 10:00–18:00 (last admission at 17:30).

7. How to Purchase: Please purchase via "Lawson Ticket." 《Lawson Ticket》 https://l-tike.com/koshienrekishikan-0417/ 《Sales Period》 Tuesday, March 31, 10:00 – Friday, April 17, 15:59 *Advance registration as a Lawson WEB member (free) is required for purchase. *Purchases are on a first-come, first-served basis. *Purchases can only be made online. *Up to 2 tickets can be purchased per transaction. *Payment methods include credit card or payment at Lawson/Ministop stores. *For details on payment at Lawson/Ministop stores, please refer to the URL below: https://l-tike.com/guide/paymentloppi.html *Cancellations and refunds are not possible after purchase. *Sales will end once capacity is reached.

《Note》 The event may be canceled or the content changed depending on circumstances.

[Profile of Masayuki Kakefu] Born May 9, 1955, in Chiba Prefecture. Joined the Hanshin Tigers as a 6th-round draft pick in 1973 out of Narashino High School. Established himself in the first team in his first year out of high school and became the regular third baseman the following year. As the Tigers' main slugger, he achieved three home run titles, one RBI title, seven Best Nine awards, six Diamond Glove awards, and three All-Star Game MVP awards. He also contributed to the team's first-ever Japan Series championship in 1985. He is affectionately known to fans as "Mr. Tigers."

After retiring as an active player in 1988, he worked as a baseball commentator on television and other media. In 2014, he was appointed as the Hanshin Tigers' GM-attached Development & Batting Coordinator. In 2016, he became the farm team manager. Wearing his active-duty number 31, he dedicated himself to developing young players and coaching veterans, completing his two-year contract at the end of the 2017 season. Subsequently, he served as a Senior Executive Advisor (SEA) to the owner, completing that two-year contract in October 2019. Currently, he appears in various media as a baseball commentator and was appointed Chairman of the Hanshin Tigers OB Association in November 2024. In 2025, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame via the Expert Category.

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