天覧試合の日
国・地域:
日本
1959年のこの日、初のプロ野球の天覧試合が行われたことを記念。
Emperor’s Game Day commemorates the first professional baseball game attended by the Japanese Emperor on June 25, 1959.
On June 25, 1959, Emperor Shōwa and Empress Michiko attended a professional baseball game, marking the first time the imperial family viewed a sporting event. The game symbolized baseball’s emergence as Japan’s national pastime in the postwar era. Official ceremonies included a formal invitation and the creation of a special imperial viewing box in the stadium. Fans and media celebrated the unique occasion that bridged the imperial institution and popular culture. Baseball teams, sports associations, and museums host commemorative exhibitions and friendly matches to honor the occasion. Players and historians deliver talks on the impact of the imperial endorsement on the sport’s popularity. School baseball leagues organize exhibition games to introduce younger generations to Japan’s baseball heritage. Emperor’s Game Day highlights the enduring connection between tradition and modern leisure culture in Japan.
日本
1959年
天覧試合