From the Tokyo Dome to a sandlot in Osaka—learn the game, the culture, and the Japanese that brings it alive.

With the WBC victory and Shohei Ohtani's global stardom, Japanese baseball is having a moment—and it's the perfect window into everyday Japanese culture.

By the end

You'll be able to follow a Japanese baseball game—live or on TV—understand the chants, the rules, and the fan culture, and talk about it with locals.

Who this is for

For baseball fans who love Japan, and for Japan lovers who've never cared about baseball but want to understand a national obsession.