Will ZOZO Marine Stadium be all Tamba Sasayama in 2026 too!? "Tamba Sasayama Black Bean Night" to be held

The "Tamba Sasayama Black Bean Night" to cheer for pitcher Shunsuke Nakamori (from Sasayama Higashi Junior High School, Tamba Sasayama Hometown Ambassador) and the Chiba Lotte Marines will be held again on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. We hope you will enjoy a day filled with the many charms of Tamba Sasayama City.

What is Tamba Sasayama Black Bean Night?

In 2021, Tamba Sasayama City entered into Japan's first-ever sponsorship agreement with Shunsuke Nakamori (pitcher), who hails from the city and joined the Chiba Lotte Marines. As one of these initiatives, the sponsored game "Tamba Sasayama City Black Bean Night" is held, marking its 6th year. On the day of the game, the entire stadium will be "Tamba Sasayama City" themed, offering a full experience of Tamba Sasayama's attractions, including sales of local specialties at booths, performances of the "Dekansho Bushi" folk song, and the screening of PR videos on the large screen.

https://www.marines.co.jp/news/detail/202600871103.html

Shunsuke Nakamori (Pitcher)

Provided by Chiba Lotte Marines

Hails from Tamba Sasayama City. Attended Fukuzumi Elementary School and Sasayama Higashi Junior High School, then proceeded to Akashi Commercial High School. At Akashi Commercial, he became the ace pitcher in the fall of his first year and contributed to the team reaching the top 4 in both the Spring and Summer Koshien tournaments in his second year. In October 2020, he was selected as the second pick in the draft by the Chiba Lotte Marines and joined the team.

【Tamba Sasayama Black Bean Night Overview】

Date Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 18:00 Game Start Location ZOZO Marine Stadium (Chiba City) Opponent Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

Various Tamba Sasayama-specific events are planned again this year.

〇Lucky Chance Lottery to win Japan's best black beans The first 10,000 attendees with a game ticket on the day will receive a flyer with a lucky number at the entrance gate. Lucky number winners will receive a set of soft-boiled beans and rice crackers containing black soybeans!

〇Local specialty products, including Tamba Sasayama black beans, will be sold at booths outside the stadium and on the concourse.

Customers who purchase 1,000 yen or more with a game ticket on the day are eligible for a speed lottery to win signed uniforms and balls from player Nakamori!

〇You can try games to win prizes at the booths outside the stadium.

In the Black Bean Strike Out and Black Bean Grab Game, original prizes will be awarded based on your score!

Time: 14:00 - 18:00

〇At the Ballpark Stage, there will be a quiz competition related to Tamba Sasayama City and a performance of the traditional folk song "Dekansho Bushi."

Time: 16:00 - 16:25

〇During the pre-game ceremony, "Dekansho Bushi" will be performed in the stadium.