Osaka is the third biggest city in Japan and is home to delicious street food, comedy, Universal Studios, and Glico’s famous Running Man. Those who visit Osaka admire the charm of its friendly and outgoing people and nationwide renowned dishes. If you visit Kansai’s coolest city, there is a huge amount of things to do…
Every bill, every dime. Whatever form of money, you name it, Japan has it! Japan is a country of handy dandy’s and if you’re not riding the wave then you’ll get washed out behind. In Japan, point cards can save you from high expenses as your rewards add up while using it. One of the…
At the end of the 19th century, when Japan started opening itself to the world, it quickly embraced a number of different sports. However, it is undeniable that baseball is the number one sport in the country. There are even several Japanese professional baseball players who excel in other countries. Let’s get to know two…
There are many festivals all over Japan that are widely advertised and known to many people. These festivals are prepared weeks or even months in advance, talked and written about online and in newspapers, and are well known nationwide. Examples of famous festivals include the Gion Festival (祇園祭) in Kyoto, the Snow Festival (雪祭り) in…
If you were traveling to Japan, what would be on your list of things to experience? Today I would like to recommend adding a live baseball game at Tokyo Dome to that list as it is truly an unforgettable experience. Japan has over 80 years of professional baseball history and can boast a high level…
There is no doubt that Japan is a huge fan of baseball. It is one of the most popular sports in the country and is evident everywhere. Baseball can be watched regularly on TV, or by attending live games throughout the country. It’s also introduced as a club activity at schools all across Japan. bleacherreport.com/…
The Japanese may be workaholics but they also like to get out and about and have some fun. Evidence of this can be found throughout Tokyo where you will find countless game centres to enjoy arcade games and sports for nominal fees. One such place is the Ikebukuro Batting Centre which is about a five…
History Known as Yakyu in Japanese, baseball is the most popular sports in Japan. Imported from US in the old times, baseball gained popularity in the country of the rising sun and is now one of the most favourite games among all the age groups. Nowadays, many tournaments are conducted all over the country at…
If you have never experienced a baseball game in Japan, now is the time. It’s the beginning of baseball season and it’s a must see in Japan. Here are a few things that differentiate Japanese baseball from its US counterpart 1. Fan participation In Japan there are whole bleacher sections appropriated for each team, complete…
