As a collaborative project between Sports Hochi and the Koshien History Museum, we will host a talk show featuring Sports Hochi commentator and former Hanshin Tigers player Masayuki Kakefu before the Hanshin vs. Chunichi game on Friday, April 17. He will speak extensively about the 2025 Hanshin Tigers season, future prospects, and more. Tickets will go on sale online starting Tuesday, March 31.

[Talk Show Overview] Date and Time: Friday, April 17, 16:00–17:00 (scheduled) Guest: Masayuki Kakefu, Sports Hochi commentator and Hanshin Tigers alumnus Venue: Koshien History Museum Multipurpose Hall (Koshien Plus 3F) 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 visit the museum either before or after the talk show. * Discounts are available for Koshien History Museum Club members. Please purchase via the dedicated URL. * A separate system usage fee and ticketing fee will apply. Capacity: 156 people (scheduled) Content: (1) Talk show and Q&A session (2) Autographed shikishi (colored board) from Masayuki Kakefu for all participants (3) Autographed ball from a current Hanshin Tigers player (3 winners 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 visit either before or after the event. Please present your talk show ticket at the Koshien History Museum reception (Koshien Plus 2F). * Once you leave the Koshien History Museum, you cannot re-enter. * The Koshien History Museum is open from 10:00 to 18:00 on the day of the event (last admission at 17:30).

[How to Purchase Tickets] Please purchase via "Lawson Ticket." 《Lawson Ticket》 https://l-tike.com/koshienrekishikan-0417/ 《Sales Period》 Tuesday, March 31, 10:00 to 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. * Tickets can only be purchased online. * Up to two 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.

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

[Profile of Masayuki Kakefu] Born May 9, 1955, age 69. Born in Chiba Prefecture. Joined the Hanshin Tigers in 1973 as a 6th-round draft pick from Narashino High School. He became a regular in the first team in his first year out of high school and secured the starting third baseman position 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, while contributing to the team's first-ever Japan Series championship in 1985. He is affectionately known by fans as "Mr. Tigers." After retiring 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 and batting coordinator. In 2016, he became the farm team manager. Wearing his original jersey number 31, he dedicated himself to developing young players and coaching veterans, completing his two-year contract in the off-season of 2017. He subsequently served as a Senior Executive Advisor (SEA) to the owner, completing that two-year contract in October 2019. He currently appears in various media as a baseball commentator and was appointed Chairman of the Hanshin Tigers OB Association in November 2024. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025 via the Expert Category.

[Inquiries regarding this release] Email: pr1872@hochi.co.jp

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