Mets Citi Field in Queens

On June 21st, Soh Daiko hit the Mets Citifield Stadium in Flushing, Queens, for an opening performance of Hachidan for Japan Heritage Night, followed by a traditional dance performance by the Japanese Folk Dance Institute of NY. This was the 2nd year of this event, which became a fundraiser as a portion of each ticket sold through Japan-affiliated groups and mets.com/japan went towards Japan relief efforts.

Soh Daiko setting up

Hideki Matsui of the Oakland A's

The Mets played the Oakland A’s with Hideki Matsui in attendance. The game went back and forth, but the food was good! Matsui came to the plate with bases loaded, and he hit a sacrifice fly ball that scored one run. In the end, the A’s beat the Mets 7-3.

Soh Daiko members watch the game

Mets score a home run!