Osaka Tourism Symbol Characters, Special Supporters, Ambassadors
Osaka Tourism Ambassador
T-Okada (Orix Buffaloes)
Appointed July 2016.
Born in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, T-Okada graduated from Riseisha High School and was then chosen by the Orix Buffaloes baseball team during the first round of the 2005 High School Players Draft. He has since been playing for the Orix Buffaloes. Being a very active member of the team, T-Okada has claimed the titles of Home Run Leader and All-Star Nine in 2010, and received the Golden Glove Award in 2014. He enjoys fishing during his days off.