2018 San Jose Giants Japanese Heritage Night
2018/8/21
Deputy Consul General Nagayoshi throws the ceremonial first pitch
Ceremonial Sake Cask Opening
2018 San Jose Giants Japanese Heritage Night
On Sunday, August 19, 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, a yosakoi dance, and the national anthems of both the United States and Japan.
Heiwa Taiko entertains the crowd
Performance by the Uzumaru yosakoi dancers
The singing of the national anthems of the United States and Japan
Deputy Consul General Nagayoshi speaking with SJ Giants General Manager Mark Wilson
