Full of Tohoku’s Charm! A Guide to Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi, Home of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles

　Located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi is the home stadium of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. The stadium offers excellent access to the nearest JR Miyaginohara Station—approximately 35 minutes by train from Sendai Airport and about 4 minutes by train from JR Sendai Station. On game days, shuttle buses operate from JR Sendai Station (it's a 5-minute walk from JR Miyaginohara Station to the stadium). Designed with reference to Major League Baseball ballparks, the stadium offers plenty of entertainment content that even those unfamiliar with baseball can enjoy.

　First, Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi has implemented complete cashless operations, allowing you to enjoy shopping within the stadium more conveniently. Please prepare cashless services such as credit cards or QR code payments in advance. Additionally, the stadium shops sell Rakuten Edy cards and give Rakuten Edy cards as gifts to children in junior high school and younger!

From Light Snacks to Desserts! Savoring Tohoku's Flavors

　Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi offers an abundance of carefully crafted gourmet options. Here are some highlights.

　The 'Hyotan-age' from Abe Kamaboko Shop, a Miyagi Prefecture specialty, is an American dog-style snack featuring ball-shaped kamaboko (fish cake) wrapped in sweet batter and deep-fried. With a crispy exterior and bouncy interior texture, it's perfect for satisfying your hunger. Available in two varieties: 'Hyotan-age' and 'Aka (Red) Hyotan-age'—the regular version comes with standard ketchup, while the 'Aka' version comes with spicy ketchup. First enjoy the original flavor, then try adding ketchup to change the taste.

　If you want to enjoy sake, visit Kakure Sakaba Tenku. Here you can enjoy local sake from the Tohoku region. They offer single servings, 2-sake tasting sets, and 3-sake tasting sets, with descriptions of each sake's flavor and aroma displayed at the storefront. The staff are also happy to provide recommendations, so even those not well-versed in sake can feel confident. Please find your favorite local sake!

　For those wanting a hearty meal, we recommend 'Wappy no Katsu! Curry' from Metro Club, produced by player Watanabe Shota. The tender tonkatsu (pork cutlet) with crispy coating pairs perfectly with the mildly sweet curry, making it delicious even for those who don't like spicy food and for children. Another nice feature is that purchasing player-produced menu items comes with a complimentary player trading card as a novelty gift.

　This is 'Gyutan-yaki' from Gyutan Sumiyaki Rikyu, featuring Miyagi Prefecture's specialty "gyutan" (beef tongue) slowly grilled over charcoal. Gyutan, which refers to "beef tongue," is characterized by its chewy texture and tender fat, making it a popular cut in Japan. The set also includes omi-zuke (a Yamagata Prefecture specialty pickled vegetable dish made with greens and chopped carrots) and nanban miso (green chili miso paste) that enhance the umami flavor of the gyutan, so please try them together.

"I want to taste Tohoku's flavors all at once!" Perfect for such ambitious visitors is the 'Tohoku Rokken Bento' from Obento no Kobayashi. Available at various concession stands throughout the stadium, this bento box allows you to enjoy specialties from across the Tohoku region all at once, including Towada Bara-yaki, grilled Sanriku silver salmon marinated in sake lees, pickled Atsumi turnip from Yamagata Prefecture, iburigakko (smoked pickled daikon), Sendai long eggplant pickles, and Aizu miso-grilled Na-Sai-Dori brand chicken from Iwate Prefecture.

　Finally, dessert. The 'ZUNDA ZUNDA Parfait' from ZUNDA ZUNDA is packed with "zunda," a Miyagi Prefecture specialty made from mashed edamame with added sweetness. You can taste the natural sweetness of edamame while enjoying the sweet-salty flavor of mitarashi (sweet soy glaze) and the crispy texture of brown rice flakes as nice accents. We recommend eating the dango (dumplings) on top while dipping them in zunda, whipped cream, and other toppings. The beautiful layers when viewed from the side are sure to be Instagram-worthy!

　Additionally, throughout the stadium, vendors walk around selling beer, lemon sours, soft drinks, and snacks. You can purchase items without leaving your seat, so there's no worry about missing crucial moments in the game. Please call out or raise your hand to get the vendors' attention.

MyHERO Towels are Essential Cheering Goods! Eagles Gacha Also Offers a Rich Lineup

　Inside the stadium, there's a merchandise shop called Rakuten Eagles Team Shop where uniforms, towels, apparel, miscellaneous goods, and other merchandise are sold.

　Particularly eye-catching are the shelves full of random goods in opaque bags. Among the numerous products including pins, charms, and stamps, we're highlighting the 'Shonen Manga-style Comic Keychain' and 'MyHERO Towel Acrylic Stand' that showcase Japanese culture. (These items may no longer be available for purchase.)

The 'Shonen Manga-style Comic Keychain' features humorous designs that make players look like protagonists from shonen manga, making them perfect souvenirs. The 'MyHERO Towel Acrylic Stand' lineup includes all Rakuten Eagles players, from first-team players who deliver results to second-team players honing their skills as future stars—who you get is a surprise until you open it! Since it comes with a base, you can display it standing up, carry it around, or take commemorative photos at the stadium—there are various ways to enjoy it.

　Also, in front of the stadium, there's a row of 'Eagles Gacha' machines. Insert special coins and turn the handle to get keychains and pins featuring players, mascots, and cheerleaders that come out in capsules. The lineup changes by season or card series, so be sure to check them out when you visit.

　Essential for cheering on the Rakuten Eagles are the 'MyHERO Towels.' When players step up to bat or take the mound, hold up these colorful, uniquely designed MyHERO Towels to send your support to the players! Uchiwa (fans) are also recommended as cheering goods. The heart-shaped 'Cheering Uchiwa' is particularly cute and an essential item for "oshi-katsu" (supporting your favorite player).

　When it comes to Rakuten Eagles cheering, we can't forget the "jet balloons." After the top of the 7th inning, balloons are released to the team song 'Habatake Rakuten Eagles' to support the team's victory. The sight of crimson red balloons flying into Sendai's wide, clear sky is truly beautiful. Balloons and special pumps are sold throughout the stadium.

Don't Miss the Cute Team Mascots!

　When you visit the stadium, be sure to pay attention to the team mascots. Clutch (left), a hardworking golden eagle boy, has a talented side and excels at drawing and playing the shamisen, a traditional Japanese instrument. Clutchina (center) is a golden eagle girl who loves strawberries and cute things. She sometimes dresses up with handmade ribbons for special events. And Switch (right), an attention-seeking harpy eagle boy, is very cute with his powerful and mischievous personality.

　Before games, they perform on the "EAGLES STAGE" in front of the stadium and on the field, and they're often seen walking around the stadium perimeter. If you spot them, please say hello gently.

Many Tourist Attractions in the Surrounding Area

　The Sendai-Miyagi area where the stadium is located has various tourist attractions, including Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Views, and Sendai Castle Ruins where the equestrian statue of Date Masamune stands. Please come visit Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi!