Entertainment
Producing dreams and excitement for people
We enrich people’s lives by providing a varied selection of live entertainment through our businesses.
These include the sports business and the stage business, which are unique strengths of the Group.
Among them are the professional baseball team the Hanshin Tigers and its home ground Hanshin Koshien Stadium, which are supported by many fans throughout Japan; and the Takarazuka Revue, which constantly add its layered history guided by the philosophy of “Modesty, Fairness, Grace.”
Sports
HANSHIN Tigers
With an illustrious history and tradition, the Hanshin Tigers are one of the most popular Japanese professional baseball teams that attract the highest numbers of spectators. By thrilling crowds, the performance of the team members has long contributed to the development of baseball in Japan.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium
In addition to enjoying fame as the home ground of the Hanshin Tigers and the venue of the National High School Baseball Championship and Invitational Tournament, Hanshin Koshien Stadium hosts various large-scale events. In view of 2024, which will mark the centennial of its opening, the stadium will continue to develop and retain its enduring appeal, building on its distinguished history.
Stage
Takarazuka Revue
The Takarazuka Revue is one of the world’s most unique theatrical companies with its all-female cast. Since its debut performance in 1914, the revue has dazzled audiences with inspiration and dreams for more than 100 years. In addition to performing year-round at the Takarazuka Grand Theater and the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater and making theater tours throughout Japan, the revue company performs to overseas audiences, receiving high acclaim both in Japan and abroad.
Umeda Arts Theater
Umeda Arts Theater operates two theaters: the Main Hall, which has 1,905 seats, and the 898-seat Theater Drama City. It hosts a wide variety of shows, including plays, musicals, concerts, and Takarazuka Revue performances.
Music
Billboard
With a history of more than 100 years, Billboard is the most trusted music brand in the world. Since concluding a license agreement for Japan with Billboard in 2006, we have been developing an array of businesses, including clubs.
Leisure
Mt. Rokko
Mt. Rokko is a popular leisure destination, known as one of Japan’s best viewing spots. It also boasts a wide variety of leisure facilities, including one of the largest adventure playgrounds in Japan, ski slopes, an alpine botanical garden, an observatory, and museums.
