Articles tagged with discrimination

Racial and Nationality Discrimination in NPB - The Thorny Path of Zainichi Korean Players

Throughout NPB history, Zainichi Korean players have played while facing discrimination and prejudice. Traces the stories of players who could not use their real names and played under Japanese aliases, players who were treated unfavorably because of their nationality, and players who fought on in the game while struggling with their identity.

Controversies Last updated: 2026-09-14 Estimated reading time: 2 min

The Failure and Exclusion of Women's Professional Baseball - Why Women Were Shut Out

The de facto exclusion of women from NPB: high school baseball's female player ban, the absence of female umpires, and gender barriers in Japanese professional baseball.

History Last updated: 2026-08-12 Estimated reading time: 2 min

Discrimination Against Foreign Players in NPB - The Dark Side of Cross-Cultural Coexistence

Many foreign players come to NPB each year, but discriminatory aspects have existed in their treatment.

Controversies Last updated: 2026-06-07 Estimated reading time: 3 min