It looks like the “Koshien Plus 1st Anniversary Event” will be held the day after tomorrow, March 4 (Sat) and March 5 (Sun).
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Here it is on the map↓
The address is 8-15 Koshien-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What’s happening at Koshien Plus
Let’s take a look at the event lineup.
Hanshin Tigers alumnus Ryota Imanari as PR Ambassador for the Day
As PR Ambassador for the Day, he’ll be doing all kinds of things!
- Appointment ceremony as PR Ambassador for the Day
- Distribution of original business cards
- Visits to each shop
- Baseball coaching at the virtual batting center
Appointment ceremony as PR Ambassador for the Day
Date and time: March 4, 2023 (Sat) 11:00–11:25
Location: Koshien Plus 2F deck
Details: The event will include the appointment ceremony for the PR Ambassador for the Day, as well as Ryota Imanari introducing gourmet items from restaurants inside Koshien Plus.
*In case of severe weather, the ceremony location will be changed and the event will be held for members of the press only.
Participation: Open to everyone.
*Members of the press will be given priority.
*Viewing may be restricted if there are too many attendees.
Distribution of original business cards
Date and time: March 4, 2023 (Sat) 11:25–for about 20 minutes
Location: Koshien Plus 2F deck
Details: Limited-edition business cards for the PR Ambassador for the Day will be handed out by Ryota Imanari to the first 200 people.
*First come, first served via numbered tickets.
*Depending on the situation, staff may distribute the cards instead.
*Business card distribution may be canceled in case of severe weather.
Participation: Open to everyone (numbered ticket required).
*If you would like to receive a business card, please pick up a numbered ticket distributed from 10:30 at the Koshien Plus 2F deck.
Visits to each shop
Date and time: March 4, 2023 (Sat) from around 11:45
Location: Shops throughout Koshien Plus
Details: Ryota Imanari, PR Ambassador for the Day, will visit each shop in Koshien Plus to greet visitors and more.
Baseball coaching at BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN supported by STAND IN
From Kyuji Fujikawa and Minoru Iwata came to the newly renovated Koshien History Museum
Date and time: March 4, 2023 (Sat) 14:00–15:00
Location: “BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN supported by STAND IN” on the 2nd floor of Koshien Plus
Details: Ryota Imanari will provide simple baseball coaching at the virtual batting center “BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN supported by STAND IN.”
*The coaching will cover basic batting methods and similar tips.
Participation: Purchase of a 3-attraction set ticket for BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN supported by STAND IN (batting, toss batting, and pitching) is required.
Tickets that allow participation in the baseball coaching will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis from 10:00 on the day at the BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN supported by STAND IN reception desk.
Capacity: 20 groups (first come, first served)
*Up to 2 people may participate per group.
*One 3-attraction set ticket must be purchased per group.
Koshien Plus 1st Anniversary Lottery
For every 500 yen (tax included) spent at participating shops inside Koshien Plus, you’ll receive one lottery voucher. Collect four vouchers to enter the lottery once.
Examples of prizes
- Autographed shikishi board by Ryota Imanari, PR Ambassador for the Day
- Autographed baseballs by Hanshin Tigers players
- Special discount vouchers for shops in Koshien Plus
- Novelty goods and more
Date and time: March 4 (Sat) and 5 (Sun), 2023, 11:00–17:30 each day
*Ends when prizes run out.
Location: Koshien Plus 2F deck
*The location may change depending on rain or other conditions.
Participation: You can enter the lottery once with four lottery vouchers, which are handed out one per 500 yen (tax included) spent at participating shops.
*Lottery vouchers will be distributed from March 3 (Fri) through March 5 (Sun) until 17:00.
*Receipts from multiple shops cannot be combined to receive lottery vouchers.
Participating shops: Koshien History Museum, BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN supported by STAND IN, other shops in Koshien Plus (excluding ProgLab), and Strike-Ken NOODLE STUDIO
*Stadium Shop next to Gate 16, Tigers Team Shop Alps, and Fan Shop Dugout are not eligible.
Prizes: You can win items such as an autographed shikishi board by Ryota Imanari, PR Ambassador for the Day, autographed baseballs by Hanshin Tigers players, special discount vouchers for shops in Koshien Plus, original novelty goods, and more.
*Prize contents are subject to change.
Festival Game Corner
Those who use shops at Koshien Plus can take part in the festival game corner.
Date and time: March 4 (Sat) and 5 (Sun), 2023, 11:00–16:00 each day
Location: Near Lawson on the 1st floor of Koshien Plus
Participation: Please show the receipt you received when making a purchase at a Koshien Plus shop.
*Only receipts from the same day are eligible.
*One person may participate per receipt.
Activities: Toy fishing, super ball scooping, and more
*Some activities are only for junior high school students and younger.
*Activities are subject to change.
*The event may be canceled in case of rain.
Robot Programming Experience Corner
There will be a hands-on event by ProgLab, a robot programming school for children.
Date and time: March 4 (Sat) and 5 (Sun), 2023, 11:00–17:00 each day
Location: Koshien Plus 2F deck
*The location may change depending on rain or other conditions.
Participation: Open to everyone.
Details: Participants can try robot programming using tablets
and experience programming education, which has been attracting attention in recent years.
Koshien History Museum Tie-in Project: Original Eco Bag Giveaway
As Koshien History Museum is also marking the 1st anniversary of its renewal together with the 1st anniversary of Koshien Plus opening, original eco bags will be given to museum visitors.
Distribution period: March 3 (Fri)–5 (Sun), 2023
Who can receive one: First 500 visitors each day entering Koshien History Museum
*Includes premium members, advance tickets, shareholder benefit tickets, invitation tickets, and group admission.
*Limited to one per person per day. Even if one person enters multiple times on the same day, multiple bags cannot be provided.
*Those participating in the stadium tour will receive one upon entering the museum.
BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN supported by STAND IN Tie-in Project: Original Mug Giveaway
As BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN supported by STAND IN is also marking its 1st anniversary together with the 1st anniversary of Koshien Plus opening, original mugs will be given to eligible visitors.
Distribution period: March 3 (Fri)–5 (Sun), 2023
Who can receive one: Those who purchase a 3-attraction set ticket at BE-STADIUM KOSHIEN supported by STAND IN
*One mug will be given for each 3-attraction set ticket purchased.
*Limited to one per person per day. Even if one person purchases multiple tickets on the same day, multiple
mugs cannot be provided.
Lastly
With festival games and batting coaching from Ryota Imanari, this seems like an event that baseball-loving parents and kids can enjoy. Personally, I’m curious about Ryota Imanari’s gourmet introduction of the restaurants inside Koshien Plus. I wonder what that’ll be like. I might go check it out.
