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The Japanese national baseball team ``Samurai Japan'' held a fall training camp in Miyazaki, and a welcome ceremony was held at Miyazaki Airport. This is Motohito Iguchi's first start as manager.
A welcome ceremony was held at Miyazaki Airport on the 2nd for the Japanese national baseball team, Samurai Japan, who will be holding their fall training camp in Miyazaki. Coach Motohito Iguchi expressed his enthusiasm, saying, ``The new Samurai Japan has made a start. We want to work hard, centering on our young players, and aim to become the Asian champions.'' Adjustments will be made in preparation for the ``Asia Professional Baseball Championship 2026,'' which begins on the 12th at Tokyo Dome.
The camp will be held at Hinata Sun Marine Stadium Miyazaki in Miyazaki City until the 9th (the 5th is a rest day). Practice games against Chiba Lotte on the 7th and Hiroshima Carp on the 8th are scheduled for 1 p.m. Admission is free, including the practice games. Doors will open at 9 a.m. on practice days and 10 a.m. on game days.
Except for the rest day on the 5th, SAMURAI PARK, which sells official goods such as uniforms and Miyazaki gourmet food, will be open near the stadium until the 9th.
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