'Taiwan Day' to be Held on Thursday, June 25 During the Game Against Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Enjoy Taiwan at Hanshin Koshien Stadium

Hanshin Tigers Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishinomiya City, President: Kazuo Awai) and Hanshin Koshien Stadium, operated by Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukushima-ku, Osaka City, President: Yusuke Kusu), will hold 'Taiwan Day,' an event where visitors can experience Taiwan at Hanshin Koshien Stadium, during the game against the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Thursday, June 25. For this 8th edition of the event, Taiwanese former Hanshin Tigers player Lin Wei-Chu will be invited as a guest to liven up the festivities. Additionally, there will be a collaborative dance performance featuring cheerleaders from Taiwan professional baseball teams and TigersGirls, as well as a special stadium tour at the Koshien History Museum. Furthermore, the event will be packed with Taiwan-themed activities, including booths by Tigerair Taiwan and the Taiwan Tourism Administration offering original goods, and the sale of Taiwanese gourmet food at stadium concession stands. 'Taiwan Day' has been held since 2016 to convey the charm of Taiwan to a wide audience. It was initiated after the 2014 hit Taiwanese movie 'KANO' (*), which led to a significant increase in visitors from Taiwan to the Koshien History Museum. Hanshin Koshien Stadium will continue to actively work on providing hospitality with new initiatives every time you visit, ensuring an enjoyable viewing experience. The details of the event are as follows: * A movie based on the true story of the Kagi Agriculture and Forestry School (KANO) representing Taiwan, which made its first appearance at the summer Koshien in 1931 and finished as the runner-up. It became a massive hit in Taiwan and was later released and highly talked about in Japan. 'Taiwan Day' Event Details 1. Overview of Lin Wei-Chu's Event (1) Talk Show at the Special Stage in Mizuno Square (Outside the 1st base side of Hanshin Koshien Stadium) [Time] 16:40 - 17:00 (Scheduled) * Subject to change or cancellation without notice due to weather or other circumstances. (2) Appearance on the Koshien History Museum OB Tour [Time] 14:00 - 15:00 (Scheduled) * Participation requires the purchase of the 'Tigers Course (with OB commentary)' for the day. [Content] - Talk show at the backstop stands (The talk time will be extended by 10 minutes compared to regular OB tours.) - Photo session with Lin Wei-Chu at the backstop stands * Unlike the regular OB tour course, only the talk show in the stands and the photo session with Lin Wei-Chu will be conducted. The capacity will be increased to 100 people (normally 50). * If field practice is canceled due to rain, the commentary during practice viewing will be changed to a talk show in the stands. * Content is subject to sudden changes. Thank you for your understanding. [Participation Fee] Adults 2,000 yen / High School Students 1,800 yen / Children 1,400 yen (Tax included) * The fee includes admission to the Koshien History Museum (valid once on the day). * Children are from 4 years old to junior high school students. Children 3 and under are free (must be accompanied by a guardian). * Various discounts apply. [How to Purchase] Tickets can be purchased in advance online starting at 14:00 on Tuesday, June 2. https://webket.jp/pc/ticket/index?fc=00262&ac=1010 * Purchases are on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once capacity is reached. * Only credit cards and PayPay are accepted for purchase. * If there are vacancies on the day, tickets will be sold at the Koshien History Museum reception. (3) Exhibition at the Koshien History Museum In conjunction with Taiwan Day, a special exhibition related to Lin Wei-Chu will be held at the Koshien History Museum. [Period] Tuesday, June 23 - Sunday, July 26 [Location] Memorial Collection, Stadium Area, Koshien History Museum [Content] Lin Wei-Chu's bat, glove, uniform, helmet (from his time with the Hanshin Tigers), etc. 2. Overview of Taiwan Professional Baseball Cheerleaders Event One cheerleader from each of the six Taiwan professional baseball teams will visit and perform as guests for Taiwan Day. [Participating Members] (1) Dance Performance with TigersGirls Taiwan professional baseball cheerleaders and TigersGirls will collaborate for a performance on the outside stage. [Time] 16:15 - 16:35 (Scheduled) [Location] Special Stage in Mizuno Square (Outside the 1st base side of Hanshin Koshien Stadium) * Subject to change or cancellation without notice due to weather or other circumstances. (2) Koshien History Museum Special Stadium Tour A special stadium tour will be held at the Koshien History Museum, where participants can take commemorative photos with the six Taiwan professional baseball cheerleaders. [Time] - 10:30 - 11:30 (10:30 Tour) - 11:00 - 12:00 (11:00 Tour) - 11:30 - 12:30 (11:30 Tour) * Participating members are subject to change. * Capacity is 50 people per session. Subject to change depending on the situation. [Benefits] Participants of the Koshien History Museum Cheerleader Special Stadium Tour will receive an exclusive cheer card. Six people per tour will win a card with a cheerleader's autograph. * You cannot choose the type of card. * Event content is subject to sudden changes. [Guided Areas] 3rd base bench, interview space, infield stands * Cheerleaders will only participate in the commemorative photo session in the infield stands. * Content is subject to sudden changes. [Participation Fee] Adults 2,000 yen / High School Students 1,800 yen / Children 1,400 yen (Tax included) * The fee includes admission to the Koshien History Museum (valid once on the day). * Children are from 4 years old to junior high school students. Children 3 and under are free (must be accompanied by a guardian). * Various discounts apply. [How to Purchase] Tickets can be purchased in advance online starting at 14:00 on Tuesday, June 2. Please select either the 10:30, 11:00, or 11:30 Stadium Tour on Thursday, June 25, and make your purchase. https://webket.jp/pc/ticket/index?fc=00262&ac=1010 * Purchases are on a first-come, first-served basis. * Only credit cards and PayPay are accepted for purchase. * If there are vacancies on the day, tickets will be sold at the Koshien History Museum reception. * Reception will close once capacity is reached. 3. Booth Exhibitions by Taiwan Tourism Administration and Tigerair Taiwan Tigerair Taiwan and the Taiwan Tourism Administration, sponsors of 'Taiwan Day,' will set up booths to convey the charm of Taiwan. [Time] 15:00 - 18:00 (Scheduled) [Location] Mizuno Square (Outside the 1st base side of Hanshin Koshien Stadium) [Content] (1) Taiwan Tourism Administration - To Taiwan, the Way of Infinite Journeys! Find your own Taiwan trip! Original tourism photo cards will be given to voters. - Distribution of Taiwan tourism brochures. (2) Tigerair Taiwan - Follow the official SNS and challenge a game found in Taiwan night markets! Original goods will be given to participants. - Times and contents are subject to sudden changes. - Events may be canceled due to weather conditions such as rain. 4. Taiwanese Gourmet Food On the day of 'Taiwan Day,' Taiwanese gourmet food will be sold at select stores inside the stadium. Among those who purchase eligible products, 30 people will be selected by lottery to receive a 'Winning Receipt.' Bring the 'Winning Receipt' to the following stores to receive an 'Instax photo with a Taiwan cheerleader's autograph (6 types in total).' - Infield/Outfield: 'Live Restaurant Fire' *Excluding wagons - Alps: 'Koshien Curry' (3rd floor) * Each Instax photo contains the autograph of one Taiwan cheerleader. * Instax photos will be given out randomly (you cannot choose whose autograph it is). * Redemption is only available on the day of Taiwan Day. ◆ Koshien History Museum Business Information 10:00 - 18:00 * Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. * Subject to change due to events, etc. Mondays (excluding game days and public holidays.) Adults 900 yen, High School Students 700 yen, Children 500 yen (Tax included) Koshien Plus 2nd Floor ◎ Inquiries: 0798-49-4509 (During business hours only.) ◎ Website: https://koshien-rekishikan.hanshin.co.jp/ Under the brand slogan 'Tightly holding what is precious,' the Hanshin Group will continue to face what is precious to each and every customer, and as a united group, we will continue to provide brand experiences unique to Hanshin to meet their trust and expectations. Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. https://www.hanshin.co.jp/ Hanshin Tigers Co., Ltd. https://hanshintigers.jp/ Hanshin Koshien Stadium https://koshien.hanshin.co.jp/ Release https://www.hankyu-hanshin.co.jp/release/2026/06/5c9e9290e77e9e3e4628ef78d8d2425a75dfee7c.pdf Publisher: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. 1-16-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City