Since 2018, the Hanshin Tigers have sent their academy coaches into elementary school PE classes. This article traces the club's work outside the ballpark, from player school visits and special lessons in Nishinomiya to donations by individual players.
Fumihito Haraguchi rose from a developmental contract to the top team and returned to it in 2019, the same year he announced his colorectal cancer. A look back at the Haraguchi Fund, which tied his hits and RBIs to donations, and the support he continues through speaking engagements since retiring in 2025.
Examining the full picture of the community-based model Rakuten Eagles built in Sendai over 20 years since their 2005 entry, analyzing attendance trends, ballpark concepts, and economic impact with concrete data.
Tracing the story of npb and regional identity - why teams become city pride, from team-region unity to regional identity future.