[Takashimaya] Held in Osaka and Kyoto! "Shigeo Nagashima Memorial Exhibition: Mr. Giants, The Immortal Number '3'"

Shigeo Nagashima, who led Japanese professional baseball throughout the Showa and Heisei eras, etched countless memorable scenes into our collective memory with famous quotes such as "Our Giants are forever immortal," "Make drama," and "Win! Win! Win!" This exhibition traces the glorious trajectory of Shigeo Nagashima through approximately 150 photographs, videos, and related memorabilia, introducing the personality and charm of "Mr." who was widely loved by the nation. Original goods will also be sold at a special shop at the exhibition venue.

Event Overview

[Exhibition Name] Shigeo Nagashima Memorial Exhibition: Mr. Giants, The Immortal Number '3'

[Period and Venue]

Osaka Takashimaya, 7th Floor Grand Hall | August 20 (Thu) – August 31 (Mon), 2026

Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., 7th Floor Grand Hall | September 10 (Thu) – September 21 (Mon, holiday), 2026

[Admission Hours]
Osaka Store: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Closes at 7:00 PM)
*Until 4:30 PM on the final day (Closes at 5:00 PM)

Kyoto Store: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM (Closes at 7:00 PM)
*Until 4:30 PM on the final day (Closes at 5:00 PM)

[Admission Fee] General: 1,200 yen (1,000 yen), University/High School Students: 1,000 yen (800 yen), Junior High School Students and younger: Free

*Prices in parentheses are advance ticket prices.
*The event period and admission hours are subject to change.

[Organizers] The Yomiuri Shimbun, Yomiuri Giants, Nippon Television Network, The Hochi Shimbun

[Co-organizer] Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation [Cooperation] Yomiuri Chubu FS Holdings

[Special Sponsor] SECOM [Sponsor] Mitsumura Printing

*For details, please see the exhibition's website below.

Details here

Exhibition Structure

Chapter 1: The Burning Man, A Star is Born (up to 1958)

After active performances including a record-breaking 8 home runs in the Tokyo Big6 Baseball League at Sakura High School and Rikkyo University, he joined the Giants in 1958. This chapter follows the rise of number 3 as he quickly ascended to stardom.

Chapter 2: The Glorious Number 3 (1959–1974)

With a walk-off home run in a game attended by the Emperor, Nagashima became a national star. During his 17-year playing career, the Giants achieved 13 league championships and 11 Japan Series titles. He retired in 1974. The following year, at the young age of 38, he became the manager of the Giants.

Chapter 3: Building on Humiliation (1974–1980)

His first year as manager with number "90" ended in the team's first-ever last-place finish, but he led them to a league championship the following year in 1976. He resigned as manager in 1980, taking responsibility for failing to win the championship for three consecutive years. This chapter looks back on his struggles and joys as a manager.

Chapter 4: A Journey of Recharging (1981–1992)

After retiring as manager, Nagashima energetically engaged in activities outside of baseball, such as visiting refugee camps in Ethiopia and covering the Olympics. In the fall of 1992, his return as manager was decided, and he drafted Hideki Matsui as the first overall pick, starting a long-lasting mentor-student relationship.

Chapter 5: Shining Brilliantly (1993–2001)

In 1993, he changed his uniform number to "33," a double of his playing number "3." In 1994, he led the team to a league championship and a Japan Series victory. In 2000, he returned to number "3" for the first time in 26 years and achieved his second Japan Series title. This chapter honors his brilliant achievements as a manager until his second resignation in 2001.

Chapter 6: Fulfilling the Role of Mr. (2002–2025)

He became the manager of the Japanese national baseball team in 2002, but suffered a cerebral infarction in 2004 and was unable to lead the team at the Olympics. However, "Mr." never changed in his love for baseball and the Giants. He was awarded the People's Honor Award in 2013 and received the Order of Culture in 2021, the first in the baseball world to do so.