Dragons in Okinawa
15 Feb
What I meant to say is that the Chunichi Dragons are here in Okinawa.
The Chunichi Dragons are one of several professional baseball teams that will spend a month in Okinawa for spring training.
If you were unaware, baseball is a very popular sport here in Japan. At the Dragons most recent practice I went to, there were several hundred people just waiting to catch a glimpse of their favorite star. The Dragons will actually begin the pre-season with an exhibition game against the Yakult Swallows at 1 p.m. at Chatan Town Ball Park. You can find out more about the Dragons here.
It was very exciting to see people of all ages out watching just a practice session. I have played baseball nearly my entire life and can understand why so many appreciate the game.
Needless to say, I brought my camera and snapped a couple of photo’s.
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Pretty soon everyone will be going crazy for baseball here in Tokyo. So many people will be wearing baseball shirts one size too small while showing off their fat gut.
Well, because of Okinawas great weather, we get to experience that a month early.
I will try and make sure to buy the right size shirts when the time comes though!
Nice stuff.
I like first and last one.
Emil
Emil,
I was experimenting with the last image and I really like how it turned out. My favorites might be number the third and last image.
Baseball in feb. is great anywhere! in japan its pure no roids ! i hope u check it out! bob saget on conan obrien!