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🇰🇷 KBO Tour Days 1-2 ⚾️With our Japan tour coming to an end, it’s time to kick off our annual Korean baseball adventure!...
06/03/2026

🇰🇷 KBO Tour Days 1-2 ⚾️

With our Japan tour coming to an end, it’s time to kick off our annual Korean baseball adventure!

After arriving in Incheon and checking in at our gorgeous hotel, the group got things started with a tasty welcome dinner at Hanyang Restaurant. We played traditional games, tried on hanbok, got to know each other through introductions, and shared a great Korean meal featuring bulgogi and galbi-jjim!

On Tuesday, we headed out for a guided sightseeing day around Incheon, visiting the Incheon Urban History Museum and Open Port Street. We then enjoyed jajangmyeon for lunch and checked out the lively Sinpo International Market!

Then, it was time for our first KBO game of the trip as we headed to Incheon SSG Landers Field for a matchup between the Kiwoom Heroes and SSG Landers. The Landers entered with a 12-game losing streak and unfortunately couldn’t get over the hump this time either, losing by a 12-6 score line.

A great start to the trip, with plenty more baseball, food, and sightseeing still to come! 🔥

06/03/2026

We’re back in Korea!

🇯🇵 NPB Tour Days 15-18 & Tokyo Tour Days 4-6 ⚾️After an incredible stop in Hiroshima, it was time for the main tour grou...
06/01/2026

🇯🇵 NPB Tour Days 15-18 & Tokyo Tour Days 4-6 ⚾️

After an incredible stop in Hiroshima, it was time for the main tour group to head to Tokyo for the final stretch of the trip!

On Wednesday, we came together with the Tokyo segment guests and became one big group before heading straight to Tokyo Dome for a matchup between the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Yomiuri Giants. The Giants came away with a 5-1 win!

The next day, we spent the afternoon in Asakusa, exploring Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Shopping Street before enjoying a fun sumo lunch show.

From there, we took a chartered bus to Meiji Jingu Stadium, where we had the honor of meeting esteemed author and historian Robert Whiting, whose book “You Gotta Have Wa” remains one of the definitive English-language works on Japanese baseball. He joined us on the bus and answered all our questions about Japanese baseball and Jingu Stadium. Sadly for the Swallows, the Saitama Seibu Lions got the better of them by a 6-0 scoreline.

On Friday, NPB journalist and professional guide Jim Allen led us on a Tokyo walking tour, including stops at Yasukuni Shrine, the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, and Tokyo Dome City.

Afterwards, we made the trek out to ZOZO Marine Stadium for a matchup between the Hanshin Tigers and Chiba Lotte Marines. The energy between the two cheering sections was palpable, but the visitors came out on top, 1-0, thanks to eight scoreless innings by Sawamura Award frontrunner Haruto Takahashi.

Finally, on Saturday, we celebrated our JapanBall Hall of Fame members with a special brunch at Cafe Noodle Roje. We were so excited to see Jun and Koko again and congratulate to our newest members of the ‘See It All’ Hall of Fame: Ryan, Scott, and Michael!

Afterwards, we headed to Belluna Dome for the final game of the tour between the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and Saitama Seibu Lions. Chihiro Sumida of the Lions delivered a complete game shutout in an 8-0 win, giving us a great performance to close out the trip.

And that’s a wrap on this year’s tour! Thank you so much to everyone for joining us and following along!

05/30/2026

The Chiba Lotte Marines cheering section is second to none ⚡️

#千葉ロッテ

🇯🇵 Tokyo Tours Days 1-3 ⚾️Our Tokyo segment got the ball rolling with a welcome dinner and introductions over an excelle...
05/29/2026

🇯🇵 Tokyo Tours Days 1-3 ⚾️

Our Tokyo segment got the ball rolling with a welcome dinner and introductions over an excellent yakiniku meal on Monday night, before we headed out for a Kamakura day tour with veteran NPB journalist and professional guide Jim Allen on Tuesday morning.

We visited some of the area’s most famous historic sites, including Engaku-ji Temple, the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu.

We then made our way to Yokohama Stadium for the start of interleague play in NPB between the Orix Buffaloes and Yokohama DeNA BayStars. Unfortunately for the BayStars, they were shut down by Allen Kuri and lost 7-1.

On Wednesday, guests had a free day to explore Tokyo before the full tour and Segment 2 group arrived from Hiroshima to join us at Tokyo Dome for a marquee matchup between the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and Yomiuri Giants! Mexican left-handed pitching prospect Alexander Armenta was making his NPB debut for SoftBank, but the Giants spoiled his day with a big 5-run third inning to secure the victory.

The trip is already halfway done but we have plenty of baseball left to see!

🇯🇵 NPB Tour Days 13-14 ⚾️On Monday, we took the Shinkansen from Fukuoka to Hiroshima before heading straight out for a v...
05/27/2026

🇯🇵 NPB Tour Days 13-14 ⚾️

On Monday, we took the Shinkansen from Fukuoka to Hiroshima before heading straight out for a visit to beautiful Miyajima. We enjoyed some great views on the ferry ride, explored the island, and had time to check out famous sights like Itsukushima Shrine.

Afterwards, we got to experience the local powerboat races at Boat Race Miyajima! It was a fun, unique experience before heading back into Hiroshima for the evening.

Later that night, we enjoyed a hosted okonomiyaki dinner at OKOSTA, where everyone got to learn how to cook Hiroshima’s famous specialty dish. It’s always better when you make it yourself!

On Tuesday, we visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Peace Memorial Museum with the Hiroshima Volunteer Guide Association. It was an incredibly meaningful experience as we learned more about the history of the city and visited sites including the Atomic Bomb Dome, Clock Tower of Peace, and Peace Memorial Park.

Then, it was time for baseball again as we headed to Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium for a matchup between the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and Chiba Lotte Marines. It was a tight game in a pitcher’s duel between Hiroki Tokoda and Andre Jackson, but Lotte put up some late runs to take it, 3-1.

Next up, we’re heading back to Tokyo for the last leg of this amazing trip.

05/27/2026

Sea of red for the 7th inning stretch in Hiroshima! 🎏

🇯🇵 NPB Tour Days 8-12 ⚾️Once we finished our adventures up north, it was time to fly down from Sapporo to Osaka! ✈️On We...
05/25/2026

🇯🇵 NPB Tour Days 8-12 ⚾️

Once we finished our adventures up north, it was time to fly down from Sapporo to Osaka! ✈️

On Wednesday, we visited Kyocera Dome Osaka for a matchup between the Orix Buffaloes and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. The Buffaloes came away with an 8-3 win, making it two home team victories in a row for our tour!

The next day, it was time for one of the most iconic baseball sites in Japan: Koshien. Sadly, the game was rained out, but we still enjoyed the pregame experience, including the Babe Ruth monument, Koshien Susanoo Shrine, and the history-filled Museum of Hanshin Koshien Stadium.

On Friday, we had some free time to explore Osaka, including Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Kuromon Market, and more. Later in the evening, we checked out a couple of cool spots connected to the old Nankai Hawks before heading to the Hirakuza Sumo Show for another fun cultural experience!

Then, our full tour guests took the Shinkansen down to Fukuoka, where some of us caught an Avispa Fukuoka soccer match before we welcomed our new Segment 2 guests with a great dinner at Yokaromon.

Sunday was packed with activities as we visited the Sadaharu Oh Museum and teamLAB Forest before heading to Mizuho PayPay Dome for Sadaharu Oh Legacy Day between the SoftBank Hawks and Nipponham Fighters. Former star closer Dennis Sarfate was also in the house!

Between the special No. 89 uniforms, exhibits, and pregame ceremony honoring one of Japan’s greatest legends, it was a memorable way to start this leg of the trip. Plus, SoftBank won a thriller, 6-5, making it three straight home team wins!

Next stop: Hiroshima 🎏

🇯🇵 USC Tour Days 6-8 🐓After parting ways with the NPB main tour, the University of South Carolina students and faculty m...
05/21/2026

🇯🇵 USC Tour Days 6-8 🐓

After parting ways with the NPB main tour, the University of South Carolina students and faculty made its way down from Sendai to Tokyo for some key sightseeing and education.

We spent Monday afternoon exploring the historic Senso-ji Temple and the bustling Nakamise shopping street in Asakusa before capping off the day with a fun experience at the Sumo Club!

We learned about the history, traditions, and techniques of sumo while enjoying delicious chankonabe, and even had the chance to step into the dohyo ourselves to discover just how difficult it is to move a sumo wrestler even a single inch!

Tuesday began with presentations at the hotel from an outstanding lineup of guest speakers, including Nobby Ito, Official Historian and Senior Advisor for Rules & Labor and Chief of International Affairs at Nippon Professional Baseball, as well as Tetsuro Sagawa, CEO of Sports Marketing Laboratory.

Afterwards, the group visited the renowned Tokyo station, beautiful Imperial Palace East Gardens, and the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame at Tokyo Dome with veteran NPB journalist and professional guide Jim Allen.

Wednesday was reserved as a free day, with students spending time across Tokyo at various spots including Tokyo Disney Sea, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, and teamLab Planets. The trip wrapped up with one final farewell dinner, where everyone gathered together to enjoy some wagyu yakiniku and celebrate a memorable week in Japan.

Thank you again to the University of South Carolina for making this trip possible — we can’t wait to have you again!

🇯🇵 NPB Tour Days 6-7 ⚾️On Monday, our NPB main tour split off with the University of South Carolina group to head up nor...
05/20/2026

🇯🇵 NPB Tour Days 6-7 ⚾️

On Monday, our NPB main tour split off with the University of South Carolina group to head up north to Hokkaido to check in at the Es Con Field Hotel!

We took a quick flight from Sendai to Sapporo, explored some local sites, and spent the evening at the famous Ramen Alley before enjoying some amazing Cremia ice cream (Shane’s favorite!) at The Soft Cream House.

The following morning, we got to tour Es Con Field Hokkaido, Japan’s newest state-of-the-art stadium, and experience the Es Con Field Skywalk! Such a cool view of everything!

Then, we visited the wonderful Sapporo Beer Museum and Garden for lunch, which had some great food, including jingisukan (mutton prepared in the local style).

Afterwards, it was time for a game between the Tohoku Rakuten Eagles and Hokkaido Nipponham Fighters, where we were treated to a great pitching matchup between stars Kosei Shoji and Hiromi Itoh. The Fighters put some runs on the board early, courtesy of homers by Yuya Gunji and Chusei Mannami and went on to win, 6-2. Finally a home team victory on this trip! Some of our guests also made it on the big screen!

Big thanks to former Boston Red Sox coach Bianca Smith for joining us again!

Next, we fly down to Osaka to catch the Orix Buffaloes and Hanshin Tigers 🔥

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