Area Japanese and Japanese American organizations are once again teaming up with the New York Mets to host Japanese Heritage Night on July 24 vs the Los Angeles Dodgers

Japanese Heritage Night

Friday, July 24 at 5:45 p.m.

Citi Field – Flushing, Queens

Area Japanese and Japanese American organizations are once again teaming up with the New York Mets to host Japanese Heritage Night. Head to Citi Field this Friday, July 24 as The Amazin’s face two-time National League MVP Shohei Ohtani, World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Japanese American Association of New York (JAA), the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), The Nippon Club, Japan Society, the American Friends of the International House of Japan, the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC), Japan Society of Fairfield County, and the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) will host Japanese and Japanese American Community Night, celebrating the strong bond between the U.S. and Japan through our shared love of baseball.

To purchase tickets, please visit the Mets’ ticketing system. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated one of the participating organizations; you’ll be asked to indicate your choice at checkout.

Fans who purchase through the link will receive a limited-edition Japanese Mets jersey. Please note: All jerseys will be size XL. To redeem the Japanese Mets Jersey, fans must enter through the Right Field Gate (located on Seaver Way between the Bullpen Gate and the Hodges Gate) before the end of 5th inning and have their tickets scanned.

Program

5:40 p.m. – Citi Field Gates Open
5:45 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. – Taiko drumming performance by Soh Daiko in Mets Plaza (between the 7 train subway station and outside the main gate)
6:30 p.m. until 6:40 p.n. – Taiko drumming performance by Soh Daiko at the Jackie Robinson Rotunda (inside the main gate)
6:40 p.m. until 6:55 p.m. – Honorary First Pitch by Hiroshi Kawano, Executive Chairman, MUFG Americas Holding Corporation, throwing to honorary catcher, Gary Moriwaki, Board Member, Japan Society New York followed by the Amazin' Awards
6:57 p.m. – National Anthem by Marina Kondo, actress and cast member of Ragtime on Broadway

All times subject to change by the New York Mets

Amazin' Awards

All eight organizations and their designated representatives will be introduced to the stadium in a ceremony at home plate.

The Japanese American Association of New York – Koji Sato, President

JCCI – Masaaki Maeda, Vice President & Assistant Secretary

The Nippon Club – Makoto Kageyama, Senior Manager, Head of Food Services

Japan Society – Joshua Walker, Outgoing President & CEO

Japanese American National Museum – Kathryn Bannai, Member of the Board of Trustees

U.S.-Japan Council – Darin Arita, New York Regional Co-Chair

International House of Japan – David Janes, President

Japan Society of Fairfield County – Jackie Alexander, President

In addition to Japanese Heritage Night and the remaining games of the Dodgers/Mets series this weekend, the Mets are offering tickets to premium select games at Citi Field the rest of the season. To purchase tickets, please visit the Mets’ ticketing system.

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Dodgers vs Mets on Japanese & Japanese American Community Night at Citi Field

Catch the Los Angeles Dodgers vs the New York Mets on Japanese and Japanese American Community Night at Citi Field!

Japanese and Japanese American Community Night

Friday, May 23 at 7:10 p.m. | Pregame Ceremonies at 5:45 p.m.

Citi Field – Flushing, Queens

Admission: $63.25 to $232.50

Kick off Memorial Day weekend in a memorable way on Friday, May 23 as Kodai Senga and the New York Mets host reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field.

Once again, The Japanese American Association of New York, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), The Nippon Club, Japan Society, U.S.-Japan Council, and the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) will host Japanese and Japanese American Community Night, celebrating the strong bond between the U.S. and Japan through our shared love of baseball.

Pregame Activities

Taiko Drumming
Soh Daiko in Tom Seaver Plaza from 5:45 p.m. until 6:15 p.m.
Amazin' Awards Presentation to Community Leaders
Gary S. Moriwaki – Japan Society Board Member
Masaaki Maeda – Vice President & Assistant Secretary, JCCI
Koji Sato – President, The Japanese American Association of America, Inc.
Darin Arita – Co-Chair, New York & Vicinity Region, U.S.-Japan Council
Kathryn Bannai – Member of the Board of Trustees, JANM
First Pitch Thrown by a Dignitary in the Japanese and Japanese American Community
Pitcher: Tetsuo Kawate – Former JCCI President, President & CEO, Mitsubishi Corporations (Americas)
Catcher: Dr. Joshua Walker – President & CEO, Japan Society

The Mets are offering discount tickets to the Japanese and Japanese American community for the entire three-game series. Click this link https://www.gofevo.com/group/JJANight2025 to purchase tickets. With each purchase, $10 will be donated to the Japanese community organization of your choice, which you will select upon checkout.

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NY Mets to Host Dodgers on Japanese Heritage Night