By Steven Ericson Although numbers are unclear, estimates say that Japan has approximately 75,000 Buddhist temples and 80,000 Shinto shrines. Many of the most popular shrines and temples are found in Kyoto, but Tokyo has plenty that are also historically … Continued
The turnaround between the end of this past season and the beginning of next season is rather short, so teams are moving relatively quickly to fill gaps in their rosters. There have been few domestic free agent signings, but a … Continued
By Carter Cromwell Heading to Tokyo? Want a truly unique shopping and cultural experience rolled into one? Akihabara should be at the top of your list. Easily accessible via the Akihabara JR and Metro station, this district is the hub … Continued
By Carter Cromwell In a megalopolis such as Tokyo, there obviously is no one spot where one can see everything, but a visitor can see a lot in Shinjuku. Shinjuku is a special ward in Tokyo – special wards being … Continued
By Carter Cromwell and Shane Barclay The hundreds of Shinto shrines of Japan are revered for their tranquility and spirituality, but only one is internationally known for its controversial nature. – the Yasukuni Shrine and accompanying Yushukan Museum, located in … Continued
By Carter Cromwell Of the many tourist attractions in Japan, perhaps the most moving and relevant is the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, a 120,000-acre area dedicated to the memory of the approximately 140,000 people who died as a result … Continued
By Coop Daley Although it received less attention than deserved due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was the official celebrated centennial of the Negro Leagues, a group of professional baseball leagues that hosted the greatest Black ballplayers in America before … Continued
2020 was the official celebrated centennial of the Negro Leagues, a group of professional baseball leagues that hosted the greatest Black ballplayers in America before Major League Baseball’s integration in 1947. While many celebrations were put on-hold due to the … Continued
Once again, the NPB season ended with a sweep in the finals, which was followed by loads of baseball commentators discussing what makes the Pacific League superior to the Central. Popular YouTubers Yu Darvish (Cubs), Alex Ramirez (ex-Baystars) and Tomoya … Continued
By Clark Barclay Hopefully, you have learned by now that Americans are not the only ones wild about baseball. In Japan, baseball is a cultural obsession that dates back to the 19th century. Perhaps the most emblematic display of Japan’s … Continued