2017 San Jose Giants Japanese Heritage Night
2017/8/23
Deputy Consul General Nagayoshi throws the ceremonial first pitch
Ceremonial Sake cask opening
On Sunday, August 20, the San Jose Giants (Class A-Advanced Minor League farm team for the San Francisco Giants) held their Japanese Heritage Night. Deputy Consul General Nagayoshi attended the event, throwing the ceremonial first pitch and participating in a sake barrel breaking ceremony before the game. The game was also preceded by a Japanese taiko drumming performance and the national anthems of both the United States and Japan.
Children present the U.S. and Japanese flags
Singers perform both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems
Taiko performance by Stanford Taiko
Attendees participate in the 7th inning activities
