The Japan Society will attend the Oakland Athletics’ season opener against the Seattle Mariners. This marks the beginning of a three-day long battle between the A’s Hideki “Godzilla” Matsui and the Mariners’ Ichiro Suzuki. The Japan Society has reserved a block of seats in the Plaza Infield section behind home plate. Registration price includes a $5 food/beverage voucher. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $40 for Japan Society members and $48 for non-members. Info: (415) 986-4383 or e-mail jsnc@usajapan.org.