Orix has announced that it will hold a collaborative match with the Japan Sumo Association during the Hiroshima games from June 3rd (Tuesday) to 5th (Thursday).
During the event, decorations reminiscent of sumo championship plaques and flags will be displayed inside and outside the stadium. Images of the 10 The Buffaloes players transformed into sumo wrestlers and designs of their shikona (sumo wrestling names) will decorate the Kyocera Dome Osaka Tournament. Throughout the three days, the main character “Hiyonoyama” from the Japan Sumo Association’s official mascot character “Hakkiyoi! Sekitori-kun” will be visiting, and on the first day, the 3rd (Tuesday), Osaka-born sumo wrestler Ura will be visiting and will liven up the game with a special opening pitch announced by a yobidashi.
In commemoration of the collaborative match, special collaboration goods that go beyond the boundaries of the sport will be released. Unique items that can only be found in a sumo collaboration will be on sale at the team’s official online store and Bs SHOP from Tuesday, June 3rd. Don’t miss it!
Some of the flags that will be displayed on the day (Photo: provided by the team)
▼About the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Japan Sumo Association Foundation and the 75th anniversary of the start of the Pacific League Championship Tournament▼
Pacific League celebrated its 75th anniversary this March since the first championship match began on March 11, 1950, and the Japan Sumo Association, which was established as a foundation on December 28, 1925, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in December 2025. With the desire to further enliven the sports world as the national sport of professional baseball and the national sport of sumo, a special collaboration was decided this year to commemorate the 75th and 100th anniversaries of each.
Related Links
・ Special website
・ “Japan Sumo Association” collaboration matches begin June 3rd (Tue) to 5th (Thu)!
・ [Released on Tuesday, June 3rd] Japan Sumo Association collaboration match-related goods
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