Baseball Academy
Announcement from the Academy
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[2025 Setagaya Junior Academy & College] Application and waiting list registration for events (categories) with vacancies
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Various procedures [Setagaya Junior Academy]
General Supervision
Yasuyuki Kawamoto
(Yasuyuki Kawamoto)
Chiba Lotte Marines (1992-1999)
Yomiuri Giants (2000-2004)
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2004)
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles (2005-2007)
500 career appearances
1992, 1997: All-Star Game appearances
Former coaches and players from the Yomiuri Giants, along with amateur staff with ample coaching experience, will teach children the basics of baseball in a fun way that is tailored to their growth and development.
General Sports Ground Baseball Field
Date
- Wednesday Course [2025] April 2025, 4 - March 9, 2026
- Thursday Course [2025] April 2025, 4 - March 10, 2026
- *As a general rule, there will be no rescheduling or refunds in the event of cancellation due to rain, etc.
Overview
| Time | Capacity | Entry fee | Venue | |
| An infant (Middle to senior years) |
15:15～16:15 | Wednesday 13 students from each grade Thursday 13 students from each grade |
Annual membership fee 5,500 yen Monthly fee: 6,900 yen |
General Sports Ground Baseball Field |
| <span>Grade 1-2</span> |
15:55～16:55 |
Wednesday 13 students from each grade Thursday 13 students from each grade |
Annual membership fee 5,500 yen Monthly fee: 6,900 yen |
General Sports Ground Baseball Field |
| <span>Grade 1-2</span> |
16:35～17:55 |
Wednesday 13 students from each grade Thursday 13 students from each grade |
Annual membership fee 5,500 yen Monthly fee: 9,100 yen |
General Sports Ground Baseball Field |
| <span>Grade 1-2</span> |
17:35～18:55 |
Wednesday 13 students from each grade Thursday 13 students from each grade |
Annual membership fee 5,500 yen Monthly fee: 9,100 yen |
General Sports Ground Baseball Field |
Dates(As of June 2025)
[ Wednesday Course ]
| Month | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 |
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| 2025/04 | - | 9th (※) | 16th (※) | 23th (※) | 30 days |
| 2025/05 | 7th (※) | 14th (※) | 21th (※) | 28th (※) | - |
| 2025/06 | 4th (※) | 11th (※) | 18th (※) | 25th (※) | - |
| 2025/07 | 2 days | 9 days | 16 days | 23 days | - |
| 2025/08 | 6 days | - | 20 days | 27 days | - |
| 2025/09 | 3th (※) | 10th (※) | 17th (※) | 24 days | - |
| 2025/10 | 1 days | 8 days | 15 days | 22 days | - |
| 2025/11 | 5 days | 12 days | 19 days | 26 days | - |
| 2025/12 | 3 days | 10 days | 17 days | 24 days | - |
| 2026/01 | 7th(★) | 14th(★) | 21th(★) | 28th(★) | |
| 2026/02 | 4th (※) | - | 18th (※) | 25th (※) | - |
| 2026/03 | 4 days | 11 days | 18 days | - | - |
※Dates marked with (※) will see the joint use of the Athletics Academy and Baseball Field due to renovation work on the Athletic Field at the General Sports Grounds.
*Dates marked with (★) will be held at the Okura Second Athletic Field Gymnasium or the Athletic Field Warm-up Field of the General Athletic Field due to construction work on the General Athletic Field's baseball field.
[ Thursday Course ]
| Month | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 |
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| 2025/04 | - | 10 days | 17 days | 24 days | - |
| 2025/05 | - | 8 days | 15 days | 22th (※) | 29 days |
| 2025/06 | 5 days | 12 days | 19 days | 26 days | - |
| 2025/07 | 3 days | 10 days | 17 days | 24 days | - |
| 2025/08 | 7 days | - | 21 days | 28 days | - |
| 2025/09 | 4 days | 11 days | 18 days | 25 days | - |
| 2025/10 | 2 days | 9 days | 16 days | 23 days | - |
| 2025/11 | 6 days | 13 days | 20 days | 27 days | - |
| 2025/12 | 4 days | 11 days | 18 days | 25 days | - |
| 2026/01 | - | 8th(★) | 15th(★) | 22th(★) | 29th(★) |
| 2026/02 | 5 days | 12 days | 19 days | 26 days | - |
| 2026/03 | 5 days | 12 days | 19 days | - | - |
※Dates marked with (※) will see the joint use of the Athletics Academy and Baseball Field due to renovation work on the Athletic Field at the General Sports Grounds.
*Dates marked with (★) will be held at the Okura Second Athletic Field Gymnasium or the Athletic Field Warm-up Field of the General Athletic Field due to construction work on the General Athletic Field's baseball field.
Program
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1 Toddlers (middle and senior years) |
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| aims | Getting familiar with baseball (introductory course) |
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| Program | ・Create an image of throwing a ball -Catch the ball with a glove ・Hit a stationary ball ・Step on the bases and run across the diamond |
| Reception status | Accepting |
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2 <span>Grade 1-2</span> |
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| aims | Learn basic techniques (basics) |
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| Program | Learn how to use your upper body Throw at the target -Catch ground balls, bound balls, and flies Learn the correct catching posture ・Take advantage of the timing and backswing when hitting the ball Hit the thrown ball - Running to first base or running around ・Judge the ball (grounder/fly) |
| Reception status | Waiting list for cancellations |
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3 <span>Grade 1-2</span> |
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| aims | Mastering basic techniques (advancement) |
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| Program | Learn how to use your lower body Throw accurately towards the target -Catch ground balls, bound balls, and flies, and throw to each base ・Perform force play and touch play Hit the thrown ball ・Learn the lead at each base ・Make batting decisions (returning to base, touching up) |
| Reception status | Waiting list for cancellations |
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4 <span>Grade 1-2</span> |
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| aims | Learn the plays necessary for a match (application) |
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| Program | Use your whole body to throw a powerful ball - Play in each position Make a double play ・Play relay games ・Hit according to the course and elevation - Running the bases when there are multiple runners |
| Reception status | Waiting list for cancellations |
Instructor Profile
Supervision
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General Supervision Yasuyuki Kawamoto
(Yasuyuki Kawamoto)Defense: Pitcher
Chiba Lotte Marines (1992-1999)
Yomiuri Giants (2000-2004)
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters (2004)
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles (2005-2007)
500 career appearances
1992, 1997: All-Star Game appearances
lecturer
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Shinsuke Yamada
(Shinsuke Yamada)Defense: Outfielder
Career: Jyogyo High School - Giants - Hiroshima - Hanshin - Giants Academy -
Kenta Terui
(Kenta Terui)Defense: Catcher
Career: Yamato Higashi High School - Yokohama YMCA Sports College - Kinki University Kyushu Junior College - Giants Academy -
Kenta Hata
(Kenta Hata)Defense: Pitcher
Career: Soka Minami High School - Tokyo YMCA Social Physical Education and Childcare College -
Sayaka Shibano
(Sayaka Shibano)Defense: Outfielder
Career: Saitama Sakae High School - Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences -
Akito Fujii
(Akito Fujii)Defense: Outfielder
Career: Hino High School - Tokyo International University - Bandits Toyama
Academy Photos
Organizers/Co-organizers etc.
- Sponsorship
- Setagaya Sports Promotion Foundation
- Co-sponsored
- Yomiuri Giants Co., Ltd.
Setagaya - Sponsorship
- Setagaya Ward Softball Baseball Association
- In cooperation with Unnan City Tourism Association
- Giants Academy
- Sponsor
- Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.
Nagase Kenko Co., Ltd.
