Baseball in Japan is more than just a game. The Japanese stars in MLB carry that pressure everywhere they go
- Posted on March 25, 2026
- By CNN
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Baseball in Japan is more than just a game. The Japanese stars in MLB carry that pressure everywhere they go
Baseball in Japan, according to Yasuko Tanahara, starts and ends with a bow. It’s meant as a measure of respect, but it can also be seen as a nod to what the game means to the culture of a nation that has embraced the American pastime as something more than just a game.
