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I went to a baseball game in Japan and it was amazing

The crack of the bat. The growing crescendo of cheers as the ball flew over the outfield fence. The flashing lights in ...

Japan WBC roster: Yoshinobu Yamamoto officially joins reigning champs, Shohei Ohtani's pitching role uncertain

Japan won the 2023 World Baseball Classic and is loaded again ...

Blue Jays sign Kazuma Okamoto; he'll represent Japan in 2026 World Baseball Classic

Okamoto signed with the Blue Jays this offseason.

Baseball: Dodgers ace Yamamoto, Cubs slugger Suzuki join Japan WBC roster

Defending champion Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic roster came close to completion Monday with the addition of 10 players ...
NBC 6 South Florida

When Did Baseball Start in Japan and How Did It Become So Popular?

Translation from Japanese to English: Play ball! Baseball has long been the national pastime in the United States, but it’s Japan that has dominated the sport on a global level at the World ...
The Massachusetts Daily Collegian

The origins of baseball in Japan

Baseball has grown far from its home in Cooperstown, New York, becoming a beloved international game. The United States and Japan are hosts to the two most popular professional baseball leagues ...

How to Buy 2026 World Baseball Classic Apparel: Shop USA, Japan, Hats, T-Shirts, Hoodies

The World Baseball Classic is quickly approaching, and the first wave of gear has hit the market, featuring top teams like Japan, USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada, Dominican Republic, and more.