Photo TR: Japanese Baseball

[Jew]

So yeah, over the course of the TPR Japan trip, I managed to catch two baseball games and get to a third dome after the game had ended. The first one was in the Yahoo! Dome in Fukouka and the other was in the Tokyo Dome with Jeff, Dan, and Tom. Me and Dan ventured over to the Nagoya Dome, only to find that the game was over and the dome was practically abandoned. I don't remember who was playing in the first game, but the second one was the Giants vs. Carp. I only remember the outcome of the second game, which was Giants 7-1 over the Carp.

 

The style of play is much more "small ball" oriented, but the experience is AWESOME. Imagine the atmosphere of a college football game, but brought to a baseball game (without the idiotic drunk people). There are fan cheering sections that have organized chants for players, good plays, hits, etc. Even the visiting teams have them! No booing, and neither cheering section disrespects the opposing team or fans. Plus they get really excited for the possibility of a home run.

 

The domes themselves were very much like the domes here. Nothing amazing. The Yahoo! Dome did however have a Wendy's with an awesome curry burger. The coolest part about the Tokyo Dome was leaving. But not because it sucked...it's an air supported dome, so when they opened the door to let more people out (at first there was just a few revolving doors to go through), a HUGE gust of wind pushes you out.

 

The drink girls were also very impressive. They have keg backpacks to sell the beer, plus other chicks bringing by every drink you could imagine.

 

If you're a sports fan, I HIGHLY recommend catching a Japanese baseball game if you ever get the chance. japanball.com can help you figure things out.

 

Giants game pictures to come tomorrow.

Tokyo Dome at night.

Nagoya Dome three hours after a baseball game inside had ended.

Boxscore. Exciting, I know.

These dudes were out there dancing for the 7th inning stretch too.

Giant inflatable man came out of center field during the 7th inning stretch.

Beer lady. I wish Dodger Stadium had these!

The view from our $10 bleacher seats.

Home team cheering section.

Visiting team cheering section.

The scoreboard reminded me where I was.

The Yahoo! Dome.

[ebl]

^ Looks like you could watch baseball, then go ride a coaster and a Ferris wheel right afterwards.

 

Interesting seats---no backs on them.

 

Eric

[Théo the little french]

This place looks so crazy!! All these lights and screens everywhere!

[DallasAlvey]

Interesting seats---no backs on them.

 

That kind've sucks.

[BelizeIt]

It's great that you had the chance to experience a Japanese Baseball game when you were over there.

 

They have some incredible players, like Daisuke Matsuzaka who played for the Boston Redsox this year and managed to help his team get a World Series title in his first year on the team!!!

 

We are going to see many more Japanese players heading over to the major leagues in the years to come.