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Batter up: the surprising differences between American and Japanese baseball

A beloved game for both nations, with striking differences between the two

Batter up: the surprising differences between American and Japanese baseball
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Daniela Ayoub
25/03/2025 12:00 ‧ 2 months ago | StarsInsider

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For both the United States and Japan, baseball is one of the nations' most popular sports. There are, however, stark differences between how the game is both played and consumed in each country. Stylistic differences, rules, and fan culture are just some examples of how the game differs from America to Japan.

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