This is about the program I want to share with fellow Dragons fans across the country who couldn’t watch “Sunday Dragons”.
A column about watching CBC TV’s “Sunday Dragons” (broadcast live every Sunday from 12:54 PM in the Tokai area).
This column (?) is written for fellow Dragons fans, by a Dragons fan, about the program’s content, born from the desire to talk about what happened on “Sunday Dragons” to fans nationwide who missed it.
The January 4th broadcast, marking the start of 2026, featured Dragons pitcher Yudai Ohno in the studio. Pitcher Ohno, who won the Comeback Award with an 11-win performance matching his career high, looked back on the 2025 season. He shared his thoughts on teammate Yūya Yanagi, who decided to stay with the team after declaring free agency, and on his new battery mate, Yūta Ishii. Furthermore, he delivered a passionate message to encourage his rivals from the “glamorous ’88 generation”. First, he revealed the behind-the-scenes story of his magnificent complete comeback as a Sawamura Award-winning left-hander.
Sunday Dragons
“Sunday Dragons” is not a widely recognized historical or cultural site. It may refer to a local festival, a sports team, a piece of art, or a colloquial name for a specific location. Without more context, it is not possible to provide a specific historical summary.
CBC TV
CBC TV is the national English-language television network of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, a public broadcaster founded in 1936. It first began television broadcasting in 1952, playing a crucial role in connecting the vast country and fostering a shared national identity through news, entertainment, and cultural programming.
Tokai area
The Tokai area, located along the Pacific coast of central Japan, is a major industrial and technological hub anchored by the city of Nagoya. It is historically significant as the heartland of the powerful Tokugawa shogunate in the Edo period (1603-1868) and is home to cultural sites like Nagoya Castle. Today, the region is also known for its automotive and ceramics industries, as well as the Tokai Pilgrimage route connecting numerous ancient temples.
Dragons
“Dragons” are not a specific place or cultural site, but a widespread mythological creature found in the folklore of many cultures worldwide, from Europe to East Asia. Their history in myth spans thousands of years, often symbolizing power, wisdom, or chaos, with notable cultural differences—European dragons are frequently depicted as malevolent beasts, while East Asian dragons are typically revered as benevolent, water-associated spirits of good fortune.
Yudai Ohno
“Yudai Ohno” does not refer to a specific place or cultural site. It is the name of a contemporary Japanese musician and composer, known for his work in video game and anime soundtracks, such as for the *Ace Attorney* series. Therefore, it does not have a history as a location, but rather a career history in modern music composition.
Yūya Yanagi
“Yūya Yanagi” is a traditional Japanese restaurant located in the historic Gion district of Kyoto, known for its refined kaiseki (multi-course) cuisine. The establishment is housed in a preserved machiya (wooden townhouse) that dates back to the Meiji era (late 19th century), offering guests a dining experience that reflects Kyoto’s centuries-old culinary and architectural heritage.
Yūta Ishii
“Yūta Ishii” does not refer to a known place or cultural site. It appears to be the name of a Japanese individual, such as a contemporary musician or artist. Therefore, it cannot be summarized as a location with a historical background.
Sawamura Award
The Sawamura Award is Japan’s highest pitching honor in professional baseball, named after legendary pre-war pitcher Eiji Sawamura. Established in 1947, it is awarded annually to the most impressive starting pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), serving as the NPB’s equivalent to Major League Baseball’s Cy Young Award.
