SYNCHRONOUS, a digital media platform operated by Japan Business Press Co., Ltd. that delivers insights from notable authors with a unique perspective in a deep and systematic manner, will host a "Special Talk & Signing Event" featuring Yosuke Hiraisi, former manager of the Rakuten Eagles, on Thursday, July 30, in Shimbashi, Tokyo. This event is a real-life talk and signing session for "Hiraisi Yosuke's Exploration Theory," a content series where Hiraisi Yosuke, former manager of the Rakuten Eagles and a baseball coach and commentator, offers timely commentary on professional baseball from a field perspective. The guest is none other than Hatsuhiko Tsuji, former manager of the Saitama Seibu Lions. This 90-minute session is sure to be exciting and educational, covering a summary of the first half of the 2026 season and prospects for the second half, with a particular focus on the ascendance of the Saitama Seibu Lions and the Yakult Swallows, interesting players, and the future of the baseball world. A Q&A corner to answer questions from attendees and a signing session will also be held. ■ Event Outline "Exploration Theory REAL & LIVE" Hatsuhiko Tsuji x Yosuke Hiraisi Date & Time: Thursday, July 30, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Reception opens at 6:00 PM) Venue: Shimbashi, Tokyo Speakers: Yosuke Hiraisi, Guest: Hatsuhiko Tsuji Moderator: Shun Kuroda, Editor-in-Chief of "Synchronous" Participation Fee: 3,300 yen (tax included) Details & Application >> https://www.synchronous.jp/articles/-/3856 Event Content: 1) Talk (Review of the 2026 baseball world, What is the future of the Saitama Seibu Lions? etc.) 2) Q&A (We will answer questions from participants!) 3) Signing Session (※ The content of the day may be subject to change. The final version will be announced on the details page.) ■ Guest Profile Hatsuhiko Tsuji Former Saitama Seibu Lions Manager Born in Saga City, Saga Prefecture, he is 67 years old. Graduated from Saga Higashi High School in Saga Prefecture. After graduating,