Announcement of "Nitori JD.LEAGUE 2026 O, Nedan Ijo. Nitori DAY Sapporo Round" Event
Nitori will hold the 6th round of the JD.LEAGUE 2026 regular season as "Nitori DAY Sapporo Round" at Aso Baseball Stadium in Sapporo on May 23rd and 24th. The event aims to contribute to the local community and promote sports through various activities, including visitor gifts and a hitting practice session with Ms. Taeko Utsugi.
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Nitori Co., Ltd. (Kita-ku, Sapporo, Representative Director, Chairman and President Akio Nitori) announces that the 6th round of the Nitori JD.LEAGUE 2026 regular season, to be held at Aso Baseball Stadium (Sapporo, Hokkaido) on May 23rd (Saturday) and 24th (Sunday), will be hosted as the "Nitori JD.LEAGUE 2026 O, Nedan Ijo. Nitori DAY Sapporo Round," continuing from last year, and will feature various events as detailed below.
[Event Outline]
■ Dates:
May 23rd (Saturday)
Game 1: 10:30 Taiyo Yuden vs. Hitachi
Game 2: 13:30 Ogaki Minamo vs. Honda
May 24th (Sunday)
Game 1: 10:30 Taiyo Yuden vs. Ogaki Minamo
Game 2: 13:30 Honda vs. Hitachi
■ Venue:
Sapporo Aso Baseball Stadium [Aso-cho 7-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido]
First-come, first-served gifts for visitors!
▼ Dates: May 23rd (Saturday) and 24th (Sunday)
Gifts will be given to the first 100 visitors each day! You can choose between Nitori Dining's "Spicy Beef Curry" or "Rich Sweet Beef Hayashi Rice."
*Limited quantities available, so it will end when supplies run out.
*Distribution is only for those who purchased advance tickets (1,500 yen) or W-tickets/same-day tickets (2,500 yen). Thank you for your understanding.
Experience rapid-fire fielding practice with former Japan Women's Softball National Team Coach, Taeko Utsugi!
▼ Date: May 23rd (Saturday) after the 2nd game
After the game, you can directly experience Ms. Utsugi's rapid-fire fielding practice on the field!
Ms. Taeko Utsugi
(Former Japan Women's Softball National Team Coach, Vice Chairman and Captain of the Japan Women's Softball League Organization, General Incorporated Association)
《Biography》
1997: Appointed coach of the Japan National Team
1998: Won bronze medal at the World Championship
2000: Silver medal at the Sydney Olympics
2004: Bronze medal at the Athens Olympics
September 2004: Retired as coach of the Japan National Team
Eligibility: Those with a game ticket for the day
Attire and preparations: Please bring your glove. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.
Capacity: 100 people (planned)
Many other events too!
▼ Date: May 23rd (Saturday)
Yosakoi Shin Kotoni Tenbu Ryujin Performance
▼ Date: May 24th (Sunday)
Hokkaido Sapporo International Information High School Brass Band and Marching Band Performance
▼ Dates: May 23rd (Saturday) and 24th (Sunday)
Lottery (autographed balls, Nitori curry, etc.)
▼ Dates: May 23rd (Saturday) and 24th (Sunday)
Food trucks and festival stalls will be present
－Special Guests－
Current volleyball players will visit the stadium!!
▼ Date: May 24th (Sunday)
Yu Watanabe, player from "Artemis Hokkaido," scheduled to visit
Players from "Hokkaido Yellow Stars" scheduled to visit
[Event Outline]
■ Dates:
May 23rd (Saturday)
Game 1: 10:30 Taiyo Yuden vs. Hitachi
Game 2: 13:30 Ogaki Minamo vs. Honda
May 24th (Sunday)
Game 1: 10:30 Taiyo Yuden vs. Ogaki Minamo
Game 2: 13:30 Honda vs. Hitachi
■ Venue:
Sapporo Aso Baseball Stadium [Aso-cho 7-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido]
First-come, first-served gifts for visitors!
▼ Dates: May 23rd (Saturday) and 24th (Sunday)
Gifts will be given to the first 100 visitors each day! You can choose between Nitori Dining's "Spicy Beef Curry" or "Rich Sweet Beef Hayashi Rice."
*Limited quantities available, so it will end when supplies run out.
*Distribution is only for those who purchased advance tickets (1,500 yen) or W-tickets/same-day tickets (2,500 yen). Thank you for your understanding.
Experience rapid-fire fielding practice with former Japan Women's Softball National Team Coach, Taeko Utsugi!
▼ Date: May 23rd (Saturday) after the 2nd game
After the game, you can directly experience Ms. Utsugi's rapid-fire fielding practice on the field!
Ms. Taeko Utsugi
(Former Japan Women's Softball National Team Coach, Vice Chairman and Captain of the Japan Women's Softball League Organization, General Incorporated Association)
《Biography》
1997: Appointed coach of the Japan National Team
1998: Won bronze medal at the World Championship
2000: Silver medal at the Sydney Olympics
2004: Bronze medal at the Athens Olympics
September 2004: Retired as coach of the Japan National Team
Eligibility: Those with a game ticket for the day
Attire and preparations: Please bring your glove. Please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers.
Capacity: 100 people (planned)
Many other events too!
▼ Date: May 23rd (Saturday)
Yosakoi Shin Kotoni Tenbu Ryujin Performance
▼ Date: May 24th (Sunday)
Hokkaido Sapporo International Information High School Brass Band and Marching Band Performance
▼ Dates: May 23rd (Saturday) and 24th (Sunday)
Lottery (autographed balls, Nitori curry, etc.)
▼ Dates: May 23rd (Saturday) and 24th (Sunday)
Food trucks and festival stalls will be present
－Special Guests－
Current volleyball players will visit the stadium!!
▼ Date: May 24th (Sunday)
Yu Watanabe, player from "Artemis Hokkaido," scheduled to visit
Players from "Hokkaido Yellow Stars" scheduled to visit