The Japanese Way of Baseball

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Baseball came to Japan in 1872, introduced by Horace Wilson, an American professor at the forerunner to the University of Tokyo. In the 150 years since, professional leagues were developed and the game became one of Japan's most popular sports, played by and popular among all ages and genders. The annual High School Baseball Championship is a summer highlight, followed avidly by fans all over the country. The high level of Japanese baseball lead US Major League teams to recruit its best players, and Japanese-style baseball is spreading to countries in Asia and Africa that appreciate its unique culture of respect and manners on the field.
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[@christopherarmstrong2710]

Such a great channel, so happy I discovered it. You’ve earned yourself a new subscriber-keep up the quality content!

[@jamalcolorado4260]

I love that they are trying to spread the game too Africa!!! I think South East Asia could also work too

[@hanshintigersenglishnews]

Too bad the video footage doesn't always match the narration. The high school baseball tournament is played at Koshien Stadium (which is iconic and worth at least a mention, if not some proper video footage). The video at that part of the video is a completely different ballpark, hence, NOT the national high school baseball tournament!

[@chadrides914]

Do the Japanese use a different ball? I thought Japan uses a rubber ball?

[@bharadwajkrishnan2860]

Cricket is more popular than baseball

[@wilfredberqvist9096]

The entire western hemisphere would disagree.

[@bharadwajkrishnan2860]

@@wilfredberqvist9096 more money is invested on cricket than baseball