Angels to host Japan Day presented by Japan Airlines
The Angels will host Japan Day Presented by Japan Airlines at Angel Stadium from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, prior to their game against the Oakland Athletics.
The Angels will host Japan Day Presented by Japan Airlines at Angel Stadium from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, prior to their game against the Oakland Athletics. Pre-game cultural celebrations will take place in the parking lot of Angel Stadium (see attached map), and include a taiko drum performance, Japanese cultural dances, food, giveaways, and a special guest appearance by Angels RHP/DH Shohei Ohtani. Event highlights include:
• Scheduled appearance by Shohei Ohtani for a special onstage interview (Player appearances are subject to change and based on availability)
• Promotional giveaways by Angels Radio AM830
• Angels Sponsor booths and giveaways
• Cultural activities, including: taiko drumming, traditional dances, origami, ikebana (Japanese flower arrangements), tea ceremony, and a kimono fashion show
• 2018 Nisei Week Queen Alice Amano will emcee the event
• Complimentary food sampling
• Discounted Angels and game used merchandise
• Angels sales representatives on hand to discuss ticketing options for the 2019 season
This is a complimentary event and fans are encouraged to attend the game vs. Oakland that evening for a pre-game on-field Ninja performance, and additional Fan Appreciation giveaways. During the game, one randomly selected Lucky Fan will be selected to win a pair of economy class roundtrip tickets on Japan Airlines, from Los Angeles (LAX) to Japan.