On June 30, 2026, model Asuka Kijima threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks vs. Saitama Seibu Lions game during "Takasai SUMMER BOOST 2026 in Tokyo Dome," held at Tokyo Dome. This was Asuka Kijima's second time throwing the ceremonial first pitch. Dressed in the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks "Takasai SUMMER BOOST 2026" uniform with the number "22 (nyan nyan)" on the back, she approached the mound with nervousness. Under the gaze of a large crowd of fans, she intently stared straight at the catcher's mitt with a serious expression and large eyes. With the signal to play ball, she threw a pitch with a bold form that bounced once before landing in the catcher's mitt. After the pitch, warm applause erupted from the stadium, and Kijima bowed deeply with a beaming smile. "Takasai SUMMER BOOST" is a popular event that combines baseball viewing with entertainment elements. The game, held on the grand stage of Tokyo Dome, generated significant excitement even before the start, with Asuka Kijima's ceremonial first pitch being one of the highlights. Asuka Kijima's Comments I was truly surprised to hear that I would be throwing the ceremonial first pitch at such a memorable game on the first day of Takasai SUMMER BOOST! At the same time, I was so happy and really looked forward to it! I was very nervous until the ceremonial first pitch began, but once I stood on the mound, it felt like it passed by in an instant. I don't think I'll ever forget that sparkling view. It was so much fun!! ◾️Ceremonial First Pitch Details Date and Time: June 30, 2026, 17:55 Game Start: 18:00 Location: Tokyo Dome (1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) Matchup: vs. Saitama Seibu Lions 【Asuka Kijima】 Born February 15, 1996 Regular Model for BAILA Lives with her three beloved cats (Taiga, Towa, Tsuki) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/asuka_kijima/) [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@asuka_kijima?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@asukasanchi) [X](https:/