“DeNA to host drone show after Hiroshima game on August 5-7, with free access to the waterfront deck”

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars are a professional baseball team based in Yokohama, Japan, competing in Nippon Professional Baseball’s Central League. Originally founded in 1950 as the Shochiku Robins, the team underwent several name changes before becoming the Yokohama BayStars in 1993 and later adopting the DeNA name in 2012 after a corporate sponsorship. The team plays its home games at Yokohama Stadium and has won two Japan Series championships (1960, 1998).

Hiroshima is a major city in Japan, tragically known as the first target of an atomic bomb during World War II, which was dropped on August 6, 1945, devastating the city and killing tens of thousands. Today, it is a symbol of peace and resilience, home to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the iconic Atomic Bomb Dome, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which commemorate the victims and advocate for nuclear disarmament. Rebuilt as a vibrant modern city, Hiroshima also boasts rich cultural heritage, including the historic Hiroshima Castle and nearby Miyajima Island with its famous floating torii gate.

Yokohama Stadium is a multipurpose baseball stadium located in Yokohama, Japan, primarily serving as the home field for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball. Opened in 1978, it replaced the older Yokohama Stadium and has hosted numerous baseball games, concerts, and events. The stadium is known for its distinctive dome-like roof structure and its central location near the city’s waterfront, making it a popular venue for sports and entertainment.