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Japan
has twelve pro baseball teams, divided into two
leagues. For six decades, the Yomiuri Giants have
been the most popular. |
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Hideo
Nomo proved Japan can produce players worthy of
the big leagues. Even more may follow him in the
future. |
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Sadaharu
Oh may be Japan's best known ballplayer, but
several others made outstanding contributions to
the Japanese game. |
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Though
baseball has been played in Japan for over 100
years, professional yakyu dates back to
the mid-1930s. |
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On
television, they're as prevalent as mold in the
rainy season. Find out why the nation is so
obsessed with yakyu managers. |
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Though
no Japanese ballpark compares to Camden Yards,
there are many pleasant places to catch a game. |
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Who
will go all the way in 1998? The pressure will be
strong, and several teams appear within striking
distance. |
 How do Japanese and Major League
Baseball compare? The rules might be the same, but that's
where the similarity ends. Read more essays on the sport known locally as yakyu.
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