A Glimpse into a “Better Future” for Sports at the Victorious Tokyo Dome | Rakuten Super Baseball Game

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2026.07.31

The Rakuten Super Baseball Game, a special event where fans can watch the Tohoku-based Rakuten Eagles play at Tokyo Dome, was held again this year. The stands were vividly colored with the special pink third uniform distributed to the first 30,000 fans to arrive, as a heated battle unfolded and the Eagles celebrated a walk-off victory in the 12th inning with a score of 8-7. Various projects were also carried out inside the stadium. Experiences ranged from interactive booths utilizing the latest AI to the launch of environmentally conscious recycled shopping bags, and even projects that fulfilled fans' dreams. Here's a report on the exciting events of the day!

Before the game, a joint performance by the Rakuten Girls, the cheerleading group for the Rakuten Monkeys who had come from Taiwan, and the Tohoku Golden Angels, was held, and amid the pink light bathing the whole Dome, this instantly raised the energy level of the crowd. Yinglu and Kaho Takahashi of Rakuten Girls were selected as the top two in a popularity poll held in collaboration with “Weekly Young Magazine,” thrilling the crowd with their ceremonial first pitch. It was a moment when smiles filled the stadium, regardless of nationality or language.

The two cheerleading teams from Taiwan and Japan join forces.

They captivated the stadium with their dazzling performance.

Rakuten Girls members Kaho Takahashi (left) and Yinglu (right) threw the ceremonial first pitch.

Yui Takahashi’s solo performance of the national anthem created a solemn atmosphere at Tokyo Dome

Next, soprano Yui Takahashi sang the national anthem solo. Her soaring vocals, honed on the world stage, resonated throughout the stadium, instantly transforming the lively atmosphere into a serious, focused one. Stay tuned for Takahashi’s interview which is set to be published at a later date.

Soprano singer Yui Takahashi performed the national anthem solo.

Takahashi dominated the packed stadium with her overwhelming vocals.

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