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A Historic Achievement for Meihou High School

Meihou High School is making headlines as it becomes the first school from Oita Prefecture to qualify for the National High School Baseball Championship (commonly known as Koshien) for five consecutive years. To commemorate this remarkable achievement and galvanize community support, Heiwa Manekin Inc., alongside Beppu City Hall, Tokiwa Beppu Store, and Yume Town Beppu, has organized an innovative cheering event, forging closer ties within the community and promoting the revitalization of Beppu City.

Event Overview

The events will take place at iconic landmarks such as the Beppu City Hall and various commercial facilities throughout the city, with installations like cheering message boards and photo spots designed to engage the public. This initiative aims to deepen local connections as residents rally behind their team, particularly focusing on the participants and supporters of Meihou High School.

Background of the Event

The 107th National High School Baseball Championship is set to begin on August 5, 2025, and Meihou High School, representing Oita Prefecture, will make its fifth consecutive appearance. This accomplishment has sparked excitement and pride among the local community, leading Heiwa Manekin and its partners to create an event where community members can come together to support the athletes.

Community Engagement

In last year’s event, many visitors expressed warm thoughts, encouraging the players to do their best. This year, Heiwa Manekin aims to strengthen that support by collaborating with staff members from local establishments and current students of Meihou High School to set up the event, ensuring that the energy of the local cheer is sent directly to the players on the field.

Detailed Event Activities

This year’s activities will feature the following:
1. Display of Meihou High School Polo Shirts: Official polo shirts provided by the school will be displayed on mannequins, designed by Heiwa Manekin. These blue shirts, representative of the school colors, are meant to elevate the spirit of support within the community.
2. Cheering Message Boards: Community members will have the opportunity to express their support by writing messages on specially set up boards. These encouraging notes will later be delivered to the players through Meihou High School.
3. Cheering Photo Spots: Engaging photo opportunities will be available for fans. These dedicated areas will encourage social media sharing, further amplifying the momentum surrounding Meihou High School’s journey.

Locations and Timing

• - Beppu City Hall: 1-15 Uenoguchi, Beppu City; Open Weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• - Tokiwa Beppu Store: 2-9-1 Kitahama, Beppu City; Open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• - Yume Town Beppu Store: 382-7 Kusunoki Town, Beppu City; Open daily from 9:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
• - Event Duration: Throughout the duration of Meihou High School’s participation in Koshien.

Community Leader Comments

Akira Ikeda, Store Manager of Tokiwa Beppu

“Congratulations to the students of Meihou High School for their amazing achievement in qualifying for Koshien consecutively! We feel the community’s support every year, and it is an honor for Tokiwa Beppu to participate in such events. Let’s all come together to cheer on the players this year!”

Yasushi Terashita, Manager of Yume Town Beppu

“Go Team Meihou! Yume Town Beppu is fully committed to supporting local sports initiatives.”

Tomoyuki Todaka, Advisor at Meihou High School

“We are grateful for the support from the Beppu citizens. We are determined to give our best in every game, and we hope for continued encouragement!”

Heiwa Manekin

“The remarkable achievement of Meihou High School means a lot to the citizens of Beppu. Following last year's first-round exit, we hope to see the team advance this year and have the school song echo in Koshien. Through this event, we aim to energize the entire Beppu community and contribute to its revitalization.”

About Heiwa Manekin Inc.

Heiwa Manekin specializes in the production and rental of mannequins and display fixtures, along with event planning and execution in commercial venues. Operating out of Beppu with 47 sales locations nationwide, the company is dedicated to meeting customer needs while actively expanding into overseas markets.

Contact Information

• - Head Office: 7-1-9 Ishigaki Higashi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture 874-0919
• - Tokyo Headquarters: 1-22-3 Kitaotsuka, Toshima City, Tokyo, Parkside Building 3F
• - Representative: Hiroken Suetsugu, President
• - Established: April 1949
• - Website: Heiwa Manekin
• - Recruitment Page: Jobs at Heiwa Manekin

Inquiries

For questions regarding this event, please contact Heiwa Manekin at the Tokyo headquarters or the Beppu office, as provided above.