Nagoya’s Sakae Chūnichi Building celebrated its second anniversary since opening, with commemorative events beginning.

A ceremony was held on the 23rd at the Chūnichi Building to mark its second anniversary, where the mascot character of the Chunichi Dragons, “Doala,” enlivened the venue.

Despite the bad weather, the message to those gathered at the venue was… “Thank you for coming in the rain. Make sure to spend your money well.”

The atrium space spanning from the first basement floor to the third floor is decorated with blue and white Dragons-colored balloons, and the entire building is adorned with decorations celebrating the second anniversary.

Additionally, photo panels of Dragons players and a board where visitors can write messages of support have been set up.

Nagoya

Nagoya is a major industrial and cultural hub in Japan, known historically as the seat of the powerful Owari Tokugawa clan during the Edo period. The city is home to the iconic Nagoya Castle, originally built in 1612, which was largely destroyed in World War II but later reconstructed. Today, Nagoya blends its rich samurai-era heritage with modern innovation, serving as a center for automotive manufacturing and traditional crafts like Shippo-yaki cloisonné.

Sakae Chūnichi Building

The Sakae Chūnichi Building is a prominent commercial and cultural landmark in Nagoya, Japan, originally opened in 1962 as the headquarters for the Chūnichi Shimbun newspaper. It houses the Chūnichi Theatre, which has hosted numerous theatrical and musical performances, and features a distinctive modernist design. Over the decades, the building has become a symbol of Nagoya’s media and entertainment history, though parts of the complex have been renovated to adapt to modern urban needs.

Chūnichi Building

The Chūnichi Building is a historic commercial structure located in Nagoya, Japan, originally completed in 1937. It was built to house the headquarters of the Chūnichi Shimbun newspaper, one of Japan’s major daily newspapers, and its design reflects the modernist architectural trends of the pre-war era. The building has since become a notable landmark in the city, symbolizing Nagoya’s media and cultural heritage.

Chunichi Dragons

The Chunichi Dragons are a professional baseball team based in Nagoya, Japan, and are one of the oldest clubs in Nippon Professional Baseball, founded in 1936. The team has won the Central League pennant multiple times and captured the Japan Series championship twice, in 1954 and 2007. Known for their distinctive blue and white uniforms, the Dragons have a strong local following and play their home games at the Nagoya Dome.