Experience Japan’s Baseball Spirit on Children’s Day – Orix vs Nippon-Ham at Kyocera Dome!

やなしょう

京セラドームで、こどもの日にもりあがった野球のしあいを見てきました！

Japan, the World Champion in Baseball
Children’s Day Game: A Family-Friendly Baseball Festival
The Game: Action, Excitement, Emotion
Ticket Info
How to Get There from Kyoto
Final Thoughts: Why You Should Go
Photo Gallery (Coming Soon!)

Japan, the World Champion in Baseball

Japan is currently the #1 baseball nation in the world, having won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and becoming World Baseball Classic (WBC) champions in 2023.
Baseball is more than a sport here — it’s culture, passion, and unity.

やなしょう

日本は、オリンピックやWBCで世界一になりました。

So… why not experience it for yourself?

Children’s Day Game: A Family-Friendly Baseball Festival

May 5th is “Children’s Day” in Japan — a national holiday to celebrate kids.
This year, I visited Kyocera Dome Osaka with a friend to see a high-stakes match between Orix Buffaloes and Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, the top 2 teams in the Pacific League.

Here’s what made it special:

Kids did the player announcements
Children sang the national anthem
A young fan threw the ceremonial first pitch
Families filled the stands, smiling and cheering together

やなしょう

アナウンスや、しきゅうしきも、こどもがやりました。すごく、あたたかいしあいでした。

The Game: Action, Excitement, Emotion

It was a true battle for 1st place.
Great pitching, dramatic hits, and a sea of cheering fans.
And of course — great food and drinks!

Ice-cold beer (700–800 yen)
Buffaloes beef bowl (around 900 yen)
Friendly fans everywhere
A special ORIX multi-pouch gift for the first 15,000 guests!

Ticket Info

Seat: Upper right field section
Price: 2,800 yen (adult general)
Match: May 5th, 2025 @ 18:00

やなしょう

チケットは2800円でした。プレゼントももらえました！

Orix Buffaloes gold jersey and black cap laid out on a bed before a baseball game at Kyocera Dome, Osaka. — This was my game day outfit for a Buffaloes match at Kyocera Dome! Totally blended in with the fans — everyone was hyped, food was shiok, and the vibes were solid. Baseball in Japan is a whole experience, lah!

A cup of beer labeled "Kyocera Dome Osaka" and a bowl of beef rice topped with green onions — classic Japanese baseball stadium food. — The baseball food, wah, really damn shiok one leh!

How to Get There from Kyoto

From Kyoto Station:

Take the JR Special Rapid Service to Osaka Station (Approx. 30 min / 580 yen)
Walk to Umeda Subway Station, take the Yotsubashi Line to Dome-mae Chiyozaki Station (Approx. 15 min / 240 yen)
Walk 3 minutes to Kyocera Dome Osaka

Total time: About 50 minutes
Total cost: Around 820 yen (one-way)

やなしょう

京都からは、電車で約50分。わかりやすいです！

Final Thoughts: Why You Should Go

Even if you’re not a baseball fan, you’ll feel the passion.
Japan’s baseball isn’t just about the score — it’s about joy, family, food, and memories.
And with global stars like Ohtani and Yamamoto now in the MLB, seeing the roots of their greatness is a unique experience.

So, when in Japan — go to a game.
Bring your friends, bring your kids.
Feel the #1 baseball country in the world up close.