Japan Professional Basketball League (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Shimada Shinji hereinafter referred to as “B.LEAGUE”) is pleased to announce that guests have been selected for the “Risona Group B.LEAGUE FINALS 2024-25” to be held from Saturday, May 24th to Tuesday, May 27th, 2025.
On Saturday, May 24th of GAME1, Tomoyoshi Tsurushin, a Satsuma biwa player who plays traditional Japanese beauty, will be performing on Sunday, May 25th of GAME2, will be performing at the Japanese drum performance group “Yamataiko Hiryu”, which is characterized by its speedy and dynamic performances that incorporate the styles of Japanese culture.
[GAME1: Players enter around 13:45 on Saturday, May 24th]
Satsuma biwa player Tomoyoshi Kakushin
Born in Asakusa. From a young age, he has been taught by his grandfathers who were born in the Meiji era and studied various cultures and entertainment, and has studied under Tsuruta Nishikishi, aiming to succeed and develop the Satsuma biwa. Hereditary name of my grandfather. He has been awarded the Minister of Education's Encouragement Award and the NHK President's Award. Not only classics, but also a variety of genres and sessions, he is active both domestically and internationally. Also, as part of the popularization of Japanese culture and entertainment, he has worked as an entertainment researcher and guidance for over 30 works, including the NHK Taiga drama “Berabou,” and is a regular guide to NHK Radio's late-night broadcast “More!Berabou.” Recently, he has also provided game music for CAPCOM's Monster Hunter and music for Shueisha's manga “BLEACH.” In particular, these days, children from Iriiro, in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, have been working hard to spread Satsuma biwa music. I am an unparalleled lover of bean paste. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: “Thank you Sugar Ambassador” – Taito Ward Tourism Ambassador and Art Advisor – Director of NPO ACT.JT – Director of Japan Sweets Association, General Incorporated Association. Part-time lecturer in the Department of Music, Faculty of Arts, Nihon University.
〇コメント
Thank you very much for inviting us to B.LEAGUE FINALS, the finest Japanese basketball stage. This time, we will be performing the front opening on the first day.
“Satsuma biwa” is a samurai music that was nurtured in the Satsuma region (now Kagoshima Prefecture) during the Sengoku period as a part of the samurai spirit. This soul is expressed through a biwa and song, so it is also “Samurai Rock,” and is a music that sings and plays the stories of old heroes. This time, we will be sharing and performing the bravery of the two teams who have won the fierce battle.
We hope that we can become one with all the fans, players, staff members, and everyone, who are looking forward to “Risona Group B.LEAGUE FINALS 2024-25” and will be able to help support us.
Thank you for your cooperation.
[GAME2: Opening ceremony at around 13:05 on Sunday, May 25th]
Wadaiko Hiryu
Founded in 1998 by Asuka Minehide, a Japanese drummer and Japanese dancer. He is active in a wide range of domestic and international activities, with his fast and dynamic performances that incorporate the style and beauty of Japanese culture. We continue to share the setting of “newer Japanese taiko” that is precise and artistically unconventional, not bound by common sense, from Nagai, Osaka City, to the world.
〇コメント
We are very honored to be able to perform at the “Risona Group B.LEAGUE FINALS 2024-25”! ! We hope to support the passionate play of the players with our powerful performances and engulf the venue in a vortex of enthusiasm. We will do our best to deliver the excitement and excitement to everyone at the venue, as well as those who watch the show on TV and on streams. Thank you very much for your cooperation.
[Risona Group B.LEAGUE FINALS 2024-25 Overview]
【Trial Day】 GAME1: May 24, 2025 (Turkey) 14:30 TIPOFF
GAME2: TIPOFF on May 25, 2025 (Sun) 13:10TIPOFF
GAME3: May 27, 2025 (fire) 19:05TIPOFF
*First win method for two matches. If the winner is decided at GAME2, there will be no GAME3.
[Match venue]Yokohama Arena
[Ticket Sales]Ticket sales overview can be found on the special tournament website.
【broadcast】
| game | Broadcasting station | Broadcast date | Broadcast start time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game1 | Nationwide network of Nippon Television (※1) | May 24 (earth) | 14:25 |
| NHK BS | 14:00 | ||
| GAME2 | NHK General (※2) | Sunday, May 25th | 13:05 |
| Game3 | NHK BS | Tuesday, May 27th | 18:50 |
【delivery】
| Target matches/distribution format | Distribution destination |
|---|---|
| All matches/live streaming | Basket LIVE |
[Other broadcasts/streaming]
| Target matches/broadcast distribution format | Broadcast/Distribution destination |
|---|---|
| All matches/live broadcasts/live streaming | J SPORTS (※3)/J SPORTS On Demand/U-NEXT/Basket LIVE for Prime Video/DAZN |
*1 Live streaming available on TVer
*2 Live streaming available on NHK Plus
*3 Some matches may be recorded
[Special Tournament Site]
