Around Koshien

Koshien Stadium: Anticipating the Japan Series

Koshien Stadium: Anticipating the Japan Series

The Tigers punched their ticket to the Japan Series on Friday evening at Koshien Stadium, defeating the Hiroshima Carp by a 4-2 score. This meant that the games that were scheduled for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday were not played, leaving a gaping hole in everyone’s baseball-viewing lives. That did not stop me from going to…

Player-Themed Ballpark Food 2023

Player-Themed Ballpark Food 2023

When attending a baseball game in Japan, one must experience the food in tandem with the action on the field! Japan is world-renowned for putting a lot of thought, effort, and quality into its cuisine… and the ballparks are no exception! There is a lot of great food besides what we have for you here,…

Toreba no Toraba – You Need This Vest!

Toreba no Toraba – You Need This Vest!

From T-Ray’s Daily Sports Column (Japanese) デイリースポーツ のコラムはこちら Summer has really hit hard the last few days here in Kansai. It’s hot, but more importantly, the Tigers have gotten hot, too! Those June Tigers (2-8 record on the month) appear to have vanished, and it’s a ton of fun watching them win a lot of…

Pizzeria da Tigre – The Best Pizza in Town

Pizzeria da Tigre – The Best Pizza in Town

There’s a new Michelin-recognized restaurant in town, but it’s not as high-brow, high-priced as you might imagine. Yes, this is a post for foodies. But yes, this is also 100% connected to the Hanshin Tigers. Pizzeria da Tigre can be found in Shimmachi, Osaka (see Google Map below for details), and boasts a simple menu…

Around Koshien – Beat Tamashii Shop

Around Koshien – Beat Tamashii Shop

“We don’t create officially licensed goods,” the store’s owner, Takeshi Matsuda (designerMa2da) explained to me. “Most of the gear you find in other shops are player-centered. I wanted to create items that were more fan-centered. Things they could wear whether at games or not.” But he’s also got some of those items you’ve seen hardcore…

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