[Hideki Matsui x Shinji Okazaki] Two Representative Legends of Japanese Sports to Co-Star for the First Time in New York
Sporta Japan Corporation announced that sports legends Hideki Matsui and Shinji Okazaki will host a joint talk show, 'A Night of Legends,' in Manhattan, New York, on April 13, 2026.
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Sporta Japan Corporation will host 'A Night of Legends', a premier talk show featuring the first-ever joint appearance by two legends representing the Japanese sports world: Hideki Matsui (formerly of the New York Yankees) and Shinji Okazaki (formerly of Leicester City FC). This world-first, one-night-only special event will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Manhattan, New York, featuring both icons on the same stage.
This event is positioned as the highlight of the 4-day comprehensive project 'Shinji Okazaki NYC Tour 2026' (April 12-15) being developed by Shinji Okazaki in New York. It is held with the sponsorship of companies and organizations including Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, H.I.S., and BentOn.
Event Overview
Event Name: A Night of Legends
Date and Time: Monday, April 13, 2026, 18:30-20:30 (Doors open at 18:00)
Venue: Manhattan, New York (*Details will be provided only to participants)
Organizer: Sporta Japan Corporation
Language: Japanese (English interpretation available)
Tickets: $120 (Only a few seats left)
Application Page: https://luma.com/949po2n1
Event Highlights
Hideki Matsui and Shinji Okazaki—two men who left Japan and reached the pinnacle of the world's highest stages—will stand on the same stage for the first time. The night will feature a candid talk centered on the following themes:
- 'That moment' which became the turning point of their careers—discussed together for the first time.
- The pressure and identity of competing on the world stage as a 'Japanese athlete'.
- The conflicts, sacrifices, and driving forces behind reaching the top.
- Messages they want to pass on to the next generation—life lessons that transcend sports.
This event is not a stadium show, but rather held in an intimate space with a small audience. It is a special night that gets up close to the true faces of these legends.
Speaker Profiles
Hideki Matsui
Became a star in the Japanese baseball world with the Yomiuri Giants.
This event is positioned as the highlight of the 4-day comprehensive project 'Shinji Okazaki NYC Tour 2026' (April 12-15) being developed by Shinji Okazaki in New York. It is held with the sponsorship of companies and organizations including Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, H.I.S., and BentOn.
Event Overview
Event Name: A Night of Legends
Date and Time: Monday, April 13, 2026, 18:30-20:30 (Doors open at 18:00)
Venue: Manhattan, New York (*Details will be provided only to participants)
Organizer: Sporta Japan Corporation
Language: Japanese (English interpretation available)
Tickets: $120 (Only a few seats left)
Application Page: https://luma.com/949po2n1
Event Highlights
Hideki Matsui and Shinji Okazaki—two men who left Japan and reached the pinnacle of the world's highest stages—will stand on the same stage for the first time. The night will feature a candid talk centered on the following themes:
- 'That moment' which became the turning point of their careers—discussed together for the first time.
- The pressure and identity of competing on the world stage as a 'Japanese athlete'.
- The conflicts, sacrifices, and driving forces behind reaching the top.
- Messages they want to pass on to the next generation—life lessons that transcend sports.
This event is not a stadium show, but rather held in an intimate space with a small audience. It is a special night that gets up close to the true faces of these legends.
Speaker Profiles
Hideki Matsui
Became a star in the Japanese baseball world with the Yomiuri Giants.