NPB = Japan Baseball Organization is targeting companies that want to participate before the open call for baseball teams to enter the official game of the two teams of professional baseball begins in May. On the 2th, a briefing session was held behind closed doors in Tokyo for companies wishing to participate.

In order to participate, it is necessary to pay the specified subscription fee and participation deposit to NPB, including tens of millions of yen. For companies that have accepted applications for participation, the first screening will be conducted mainly in writing by September, and the second screening after that will be in November.