Japanese Baseballs vs American Baseballs
Aside from the fact that Japanese speak Japanese and Americans speak English, there aren’t many major difference in the game of baseball in Japan than in America. It’s played with nine players on a baseball diamond. Players hit a baseball and run around bases to score runs. There are infielders and outfielders, a pitcher and a catcher. Coaches are tough and expect players to learn signs. One significant difference though is the balls; at least for younger aged players. Kids...
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Daisuke Takahashi is the 2010 Olympic bronze medalist! Daisuke performed well enough to get the bronze medal in the 2010 Olympics even after falling on his quad attempt at the beginning of his last program giving Japan its first Olympic medal in a men’s singles figure skating event. Learn to Skate Faster! Takahashi is a student at Kansai University in Osaka. In Osaka, Japan, he trains under coach Utako Nagamitsu. Way to go Daisuke! Everyone in the Kansai area of Japan is proud of you,...
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