[Event Announcement] Nitori JD.LEAGUE 2026 "Oh, More Than The Price." Nitori DAY Sapporo Round to be Held!

General Incorporated Association Japan Women's Softball League Organization (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Atsushi Ihara) announces that the 6th round of the Nitori JD.LEAGUE 2026 regular season, to be held at Aso Baseball Stadium (Sapporo, Hokkaido) on Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th, will be held as "Nitori JD.LEAGUE 2026 Oh, More Than The Price. Nitori DAY Sapporo Round" following last year, and various events will be implemented as follows.

## Event Outline

### Schedule

Saturday, May 23, 2026
* Game 1: 10:30 Taiyo Yuden vs. Hitachi
* Game 2: 13:30 Ogaki Minamo vs. Honda

Sunday, May 24, 2026
* Game 1: 10:30 Taiyo Yuden vs. Ogaki Minamo
* Game 2: 13:30 Honda vs. Hitachi

### Venue
Aso Baseball Stadium [Aso-cho 7-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido]

First 100 visitors receive a present!
* Date: Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th
* Presents will be given to the first 100 visitors each day! You can choose between Nitori Dining's "Spicy Beef Curry" or "Rich and Sweet Hayashi Beef".
* Due to limited quantities, distribution will end once supplies run out.
* These will only be distributed to those who purchased tickets (advance ticket 1,500 yen, W-ticket/same-day ticket 2,500 yen). Thank you for your understanding.

Experience a rapid-fire fielding drill with Taeko Utsugi, former manager of the Japan Women's Softball National Team!
* Date: Saturday, May 23rd, after Game 2
* After the game, you can directly receive Utsugi-san's rapid-fire fielding drill on the field!
* Eligibility: Those with a game ticket for the day.
* Attire and preparations: Please bring a glove. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.
* Capacity: 100 people (planned)
* Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9DkA6mxBvqLB8AzkWdHqyzZsZZysYrXNancp80ZL1GoaE4w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109635423572371340580

Taeko Utsugi
Taeko Utsugi 《Brief Biography》
* 1997: Appointed manager of the Japan National Team
* 1998: Won bronze medal at the World Championship
* 2000: Won silver medal at the Sydney Olympics
* 2004: Won bronze medal at the Athens Olympics
* September 2004: Retired as manager of the Japan National Team

Food trucks and festival stalls will also be open, with plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy!
* Date: Saturday, May 23rd

Yosakoi and Shinkotoni Tenbu Ryujin Performance
* Date: Sunday, May 24th

Hokkaido Sapporo Kokusai Johoku High School Brass Band and Marching Band Performance
* Date: Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th

Lottery will be held (autograph balls, Nitori curry, etc.)
* Date: Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th

Food trucks and festival stalls will be open.
* Special Guests－
* Active volleyball players will visit the stadium!!
* Date: Sunday, May 24th
* Yu Watanabe, player from "Artemis Hokkaido", scheduled to visit.
* Players from "Hokkaido Yellow Stars" scheduled to visit.

## JD.LEAGUE Partners

### Title Partner
Nitori Co., Ltd.

### Official Partner
Mizuno Corporation

### Official DX Partner
LINE Yahoo Japan Corporation

### Official Streaming Partner
LINE Yahoo Japan Corporation (Sports Navi)

## Member Teams

### Division
Team Name
Home Town

### East Division
* Honda ReVerita - Hagar-cho, Haga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture
* Bic Camera Takasaki Bee Queen - Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
* Taiyo Yuden Solfille - Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
* Toda Chuo Medics Saitama - Toda City, Saitama Prefecture
* Hitachi Sundiva - Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
* Ogaki Minamo - Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture
* NEC Platforms Red Falcons - Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture
* Denso Bright Pegasus - Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture

### West Division
* Toyota Red Terriers - Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
* Toyota Industries Shining Vega - Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture
* Tokai Rika Cherry Blossoms - Oguchi-cho, Niwa-gun, Aichi Prefecture
* NSK Brave Bearies - Konan City, Shiga Prefecture
* SG Holdings Galaxy Stars - Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
* SHIONOGI Rainbow Strokes - Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture
* Hyogo Iyo Bank Veils - Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
* Takagi Kitakyushu Water Wave - Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture

## Contact for this matter
Nitori JD.LEAGUE press@jdleague.jp