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in 1954, Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio attended a special Sukiyaki dinner in Kobe, Japan, organized by the Central Baseball League in Joe’s honor. The event took place at the Isami teahouse in the Hanakumacho district, with guests including Francis 'Lefty' O'Doul and his wife, Jean O'Doul.
At the dinner, Marilyn and Joe shared a table with Seizo Noda, president of Hanshin Electric Railway and owner of the Hanshin Tigers, as well as Matsutaro Shoriki, owner of the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper and manager of the Yomiuri Giants. They were introduced to geishas, and Marilyn received several gifts.
At the dinner, Marilyn and Joe shared a table with Seizo Noda, president of Hanshin Electric Railway and owner of the Hanshin Tigers, as well as Matsutaro Shoriki, owner of the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper and manager of the Yomiuri Giants. They were introduced to geishas, and Marilyn received several gifts.