- Holding 'J:COM Hikari Day' at Hanshin Koshien Stadium - Figure skater Kaori Sakamoto attempts the first pitch ceremony at Hanshin Koshien Stadium 'I will deliver my own fastball filled with a feeling of Thank you!!'

JCOM Co., Ltd. (J:COM, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Yoichi Iwaki), a silver partner of the Hanshin Tigers, will sponsor the title of the "Hanshin Tigers vs. Yomiuri Giants" game held at Hanshin Koshien Stadium (Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture) on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and hold "J:COM Hikari Day". At the pre-game first pitch ceremony, figure skater Kaori Sakamoto—who won a silver medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics, boasts a record fourth victory for a Japanese skater at the World Championships in March 2026, and retired after the 2025-2026 season—will appear on the mound at Hanshin Koshien Stadium. Born in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, and a fan of the Hanshin Tigers, Kaori Sakamoto will wear a uniform with the number "39" (Thank you!!) filled with gratitude, and will heat up the venue with an all-out pitch, wishing for a Hanshin Tigers victory. Being grateful to stand on the mound of the "sacred ground" Hanshin Koshien Stadium, I will deliver my own fastball filled with a feeling of "Thank you!! (39!!)"! On the day, to create opportunities for children to experience entertainment sparked by sports, there are plans for pre-selected elementary school students to present bouquets to Hanshin Tigers players and participate in inter-inning events. Additionally, at the J:COM booth outside the stadium, if you download the "MY J:COM App" on the spot, you will be entered into a lottery to receive "J:COM x Hanshin Tigers Original Novelty" items, "Hanshin Tigers Official Goods," and more. We are also running a campaign where you can win "Hanshin Tigers Official Goods" and other items by answering a questionnaire provided in the J:COM guide distributed at the J:COM booth and stadium entrance gates on the day. As a community-based company, J:COM will continue to enliven sports, including the Hanshin Tigers, and contribute to the revitalization of local communities by holding and broadcasting events through sports, such as sponsored games. *Schedules are subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions, etc. We will inform you on the official Hanshin Tigers website. Event Name "J:COM Hikari Day" Date and Time May 2 (Sat) 14:00 (scheduled) *First pitch ceremony will be held in time with the start of the game Venue Hanshin Koshien Stadium (1-82 Koshien-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture) First Pitch Pitcher Figure Skater Kaori Sakamoto Invitation Event *Applications are closed A total of 156 pairs/312 people invited by lottery [Prize A] 1st Base Alps Reserved Seat + Bouquet Presentation (2 pairs/4 people) [Prize B] 1st Base Alps Reserved Seat + Tolucky Challenge Time (3 pairs/6 people) [Prize C] 3rd Base Alps Seat + Lucky Seven Jet Balloon Event (5 pairs/10 people) [Prize D] Breeze Seat + Autographed colored paper from a Hanshin Tigers player (10 pairs/20 people) [Prize E] 1st Base Alps Reserved Seat (136 pairs/272 people) J:COM Booth Event [Overview] If you download the "MY J:COM App" on the spot, you can enter a lottery to receive "J:COM x Hanshin Tigers Original Novelties" and "Hanshin Tigers Official Goods". (Limited to the booth on the day) [Date and Time] May 2 (Sat) 11:00-14:00 *Ends when prizes run out [Venue] Hanshin Koshien Stadium Outer Perimeter "Mizuno Square" J:COM Booth Questionnaire Campaign for Visitors A campaign where you can win "Hanshin Tigers Official Goods" and more by answering a questionnaire written in the J:COM guide distributed at the J:COM booth and stadium entrance gates on the day. [Questionnaire Response Period] May 2 (Sat) 12:00 to May 10 (Sun) 23:59 *The guides distributed at the entrance gates are limited. *All images are for illustrative purposes only. About the "MY J:COM App" The "MY J:COM App" is J:COM's official app where you can check coupons, local information, TV guides, etc. It can also be used by non-J:COM subscribers.