{"id":31051,"date":"2025-04-27T19:58:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T10:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/?p=31051"},"modified":"2025-05-04T00:02:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T15:02:27","slug":"%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac%e5%88%9d%ef%bc%81%e3%83%93%e3%83%bc%e3%83%81%e3%82%af%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b1%e3%83%83%e3%83%88%e5%a4%a7%e4%bc%9a%e3%82%92%e8%b2%9d%e5%a1%9a%e5%b8%82%e4%ba%8c%e8%89%b2%e3%81%ae%e6%b5%9c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/en\/%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac%e5%88%9d%ef%bc%81%e3%83%93%e3%83%bc%e3%83%81%e3%82%af%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b1%e3%83%83%e3%83%88%e5%a4%a7%e4%bc%9a%e3%82%92%e8%b2%9d%e5%a1%9a%e5%b8%82%e4%ba%8c%e8%89%b2%e3%81%ae%e6%b5%9c\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan\u2019s First! Beach Cricket Tournament to Be Held at Nishikinohama Beach in Kaizuka City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"\" data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"156\">\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Beach Cricket Tournament 2025 in Nishikinohama, Kaizuka \u2013 <em data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"156\">Japan&#8217;s First!<\/em><\/h1>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"345\">We are excited to announce the <strong data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"237\">first-ever Beach Cricket Tournament in Japan<\/strong>, to be held at <em data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"274\">Nishikinohama Beach<\/em> in Kaizuka City \u2014 known as <strong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"345\">\u201cthe Cricket Capital of Western Japan.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"610\">This event will feature a <strong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"415\">simplified 6-a-side version of cricket<\/strong>, specially designed for the beach. With short match durations, small team sizes, and soft balls, the format is <strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"580\">safe, beginner-friendly, and easy to enjoy<\/strong>, even for first-time players.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"615\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"637\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Event Details<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"973\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"714\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"714\"><strong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"655\">Event Name<\/strong>: Beach Cricket Tournament 2025 in Nishikinohama, Kaizuka<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"806\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"806\"><strong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"732\">Date &amp; Time<\/strong>: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 1:00 PM \u2013 4:30 PM (<em data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"803\">Cancelled in case of rain<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"882\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"882\"><strong data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"818\">Venue<\/strong>: Nishikinohama Beach Park, Sawa, Kaizuka City, Osaka 597-0062<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"973\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"973\"><strong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"904\">Nearest Station<\/strong>: 15-minute walk from <em data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"949\">Nishikinohama Station<\/em> on the Nankai Main Line<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"996\">\ud83c\udf89 Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1229\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1066\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1066\">A <strong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1024\">10-team tournament<\/strong> featuring exciting matches on the beach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1157\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1157\"><strong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1155\">Special appearances by current and former members of the Japan National Cricket Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1229\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1229\">A vibrant and festive atmosphere for both the participants and spectators<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1229\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1229\">Before the matches begin, a <strong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1313\">beach clean-up<\/strong> will be held with the generous support of the <strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1381\">Osaka Honda Group<\/strong>, helping us care for the beautiful coastline of Nishikinohama.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1639\">Additionally, a <strong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1477\">Beach Festa<\/strong> will be held on-site, with numerous <strong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1529\">food trucks<\/strong>\u00a0joining the event to create a fun, festival-like experience for all visitors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2001\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1979\">Click <a href=\"https:\/\/cricket.or.jp\/en\/event\/beach-cricket-tournament-2025-in-kaizuka-nishikinohama\">here<\/a> for more details<\/strong> (link to be inserted)<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Beach Cricket Tournament 2025 in Nishikinohama, Kaizuka \u2013 Japan&#8217;s First! 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