Yuri Karasawa is a Japanese-American writer and analyst based in Tokyo, Japan. He started “Yakyu Cosmopolitan” in February 2021 to introduce global audiences to Japanese baseball. He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Asian Studies. He has been featured on major platforms, including The Athletic, BBC World Service Radio, Al Jazeera English, and MLB. He has been JapanBall's Editor-in-Chief since June 2026. Follow Yuri on YouTube, Instagram, X, and his website.
Yuri Karasawa is a Japanese-American writer and analyst based in Tokyo, Japan. He started “Yakyu Cosmopolitan” in February 2021 to introduce global audiences to Japanese baseball. He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Asian Studies. He has been featured on major platforms, including The Athletic, BBC World Service Radio, Al Jazeera English, and MLB. He has been JapanBall's Editor-in-Chief since June 2026. Follow Yuri on YouTube, Instagram, X, and his website.
