"The Best Way for You. NEXCO EAST DAY" to be held!

~Announcement of a campaign where you can win the right to throw the ceremonial first pitch~

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March 17, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Tohoku Regional Head Office

Image of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and NEXCO EAST logo

 NEXCO東日本東北支社(仙台市宮城野区)は、令和8年4月17日(金)に楽天モバイル 最強パーク宮城において、パーソル パ・リーグ公式戦(東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス vs 千葉ロッテマリーンズ)の「あなたに、ベスト・ウェイ。NEXCO東日本DAY」を開催します。
 本イベントは、地域の皆さまと一緒にプロ野球観戦を盛り上げるとともに、高速道路事業への理解促進を目的とした特別企画です。開催にあわせて、始球式投球権などが当たる公式SNSキャンペーンを実施します。詳細については下記の内容をご確認ください。皆様のご応募をお待ちしております。

Rakuten Mobile Strongest Park Miyagi image

Event outline

1. 1. event name

"The Best Way for You. NEXCO EAST Day"

2. Date and time

Game starts at 18:00 on Friday, April 17, 2020

  • The event may be cancelled due to bad weather.

3. Venue

Rakuten Mobile Strongest Park Miyagi
(Address) 2-11-6 Miyagino, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

4. Match Card

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
vs Chiba Lotte Marines

5. Official SNS Follow Campaign: Win the chance to throw the ceremonial first pitch and more!

  1. Campaign period:
    March 17, 2020 (Tuesday) - March 31, 2020 (Tuesday) 23:59
  2. Prize details:
    This will be held on April 17, 2026 (Friday) during the game against the Chiba Lotte Marines.
    • Prize A:

      One lucky winner will be chosen by lottery to throw the ceremonial first pitch.
      [Target] Elementary school 4th grade to junior high school 3rd grade

    • Prize B:

      Starting Family participation rights (10 pairs, 20 people, selected by lottery)
      [Target audience] Children aged 5 to 6th grade and one parent/guardian

    • Please note that none of the prizes include tickets to the game.
    • Please note that for the A prize, accompanying persons (including guardians) are not permitted to enter the venue.
    • The target grade level (age) is as of April 17, 2026.
  3. Application method

    NEXCO東日本の公式X(旧:Twitter)またはInstagramアカウントをフォローし、アカウント画面のスクリーンショットを撮影する。

    応募フォームに必要事項を入力し、①の写真を添付して送信する。

    NEXCO東日本の公式X(旧:Twitter)またはInstagramアカウント画面のスクリーンショットのイメージ画像
    • Screenshots can be cropped, but the entry requirements are that the area within the red frame is included and the status of the area within the blue frame is "Following".
  4. Award Ceremony Meeting Time and Place
    Meeting time:
    Friday, April 17, 2020, 5:15 p.m.
    The meeting place:
    We will contact the winners individually starting from Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.
  5. Winner Announcement
    Winners will be notified by email by Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.

    Please reply to the email address to which you received the winning notification by 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 5th, 2026, to confirm your intention to participate. Please note that if we do not receive a reply by email within this period, your entry will be invalidated.
    If you are selected but are unable to attend on the day due to unforeseen circumstances, please contact us by email in advance.

    • Changes made after the reply period will generally not be permitted unless there are exceptional circumstances.
  6. Notes
    • Each person may only submit one entry. Multiple entries will be considered invalid.
    • We are unable to respond to inquiries regarding confirmation of application receipt or lottery results.
    • If the required information is not entered correctly, your application may be invalidated.
    • Prizes cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash.
    • The right to receive the prize belongs solely to the applicant and cannot be transferred or exchanged for cash by a third party.
    • Customers are responsible for any communication and internet connection fees incurred when registering through the application form.
    • Due to server congestion, you may be unable to access the site. In that case, please try again later. Please note that we will not be held responsible if your application is not completed within the campaign period for this reason.
    • Please note that you may not be able to use the service depending on the model and usage of your device (PC, smartphone, etc.), your internet connection, and other factors.
    • If any false information is found in your application, your eligibility to apply or win may be revoked.
    • Minors must obtain parental consent before applying.
    • If a minor applies, it will be assumed that they have obtained parental consent.
    • The personal information we receive will be managed appropriately in accordance with our basic policy on the protection of personal information and will not be used for any purpose other than this event. Furthermore, it will be promptly disposed of after the event concludes.
    • We will be taking photographs of the event for our company's public relations and internal use.

6. Limited-time offer on match day! Original message-printed cheering towel giveaway campaign

  1. Event period:
    Friday, April 17, 2026, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Ends when supplies run out)
  2. 開催場所:
    楽天モバイル 最強パーク宮城 
    イーグルスプラザ NEXCO東日本ブース
    Image of the venue
  3. Participation conditions:
    Those who have a ticket (QR ticket) for the day's match
  4. Campaign details:
    Those who answer all questions correctly in Expressway quiz will receive a limited-edition cheering towel with an original message. As a second chance for those who don't answer all questions correctly, if you follow our social media accounts, you can try your luck in "Strikeout," and those who succeed in the mission will also receive a cheering towel with an original message.
    Please note that the number of items is limited, so please come to the event venue as soon as possible after arriving.
    Image of a limited-edition cheering towel with an original message (image) available only on the day of the event.
    Limited edition cheering towel with original message (image)

7. Fan gifts

  1. prize:
    NEXCO EAST Manners Improvement Character "Manatee" Plush Toy
    Photo of NEXCO EAST Manners Up Character "Manatee" plush toy
  2. subject:
    Ten lucky winners will be chosen by lottery from those who have a ticket (QR ticket) for the day's match.
  3. Winner announcement:
    The announcement was made on Rakuten Mobile Vision during the inning break at the end of the second inning.

8. Contact information

 NEXCO東日本お客さまセンター(24時間オペレーターが対応)
 ナビダイヤル:0570-024-024
 または:03-5308-2424

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