Key Facts
• November 7, 2025: Ehime Governor Tokihiro Nakamura visits Yakult Swallows’ camp in Matsuyama.
• Governor presents 2.4 kg red sea bream and early-harvest mandarins as a morale boost.
• Ehime leads Japan in farmed red sea bream production with 37,900 tons in 2023.
• Ikeyama, a former player, trained in Matsuyama and built ties with Nakamura.
• 10 red sea bream and 50 kg mandarins to be used for team meals.
• Ikeyama expresses honor in returning as manager and vows strong performance next season.
Summary
Ehime Governor Tokihiro Nakamura visited the Tokyo Yakult Swallows’ training camp in Matsuyama on November 7, 2025, to present symbolic gifts of 2.4 kg farmed red sea bream and early-harvest mandarins to new manager Takahiro Ikeyama. Ehime, Japan’s top producer of farmed red sea bream with 37,900 tons in 2023, offered these local specialties as a gesture of support for the team’s success in the upcoming season. Ikeyama, who has a long-standing connection with Matsuyama from his playing days, expressed gratitude and pledged to lead the team to strong results. The gifts, including 10 red sea bream and 50 kg of mandarins, will be shared among players and staff during the camp.
