Articles tagged with economy

Inbound Baseball Tourism - Foreign Visitors and the Ballpark Experience

Japan welcomed more than 30 million foreign visitors in 2019 and 36.87 million in 2024, and a rapidly growing share of them are adding NPB games to their itineraries. This article analyzes team inbound strategies and regional economic spillover, backed by concrete data on cheering culture appeal and ballpark dining trends.

Business Last updated: 2026-08-15 Estimated reading time: 4 min

The Hanshin Tigers Merchandise Economy - The Massive Market Driven by Fan Spending

An in-depth analysis of the hanshin tigers merchandise economy - the massive market driven by fan spending, exploring annual merchandise revenue and npb stan..

Business Last updated: 2026-08-15 Estimated reading time: 3 min

Baseball Cards and the Gambling Economy - The Speculation of Collector Culture and Its Impact on Children

Baseball card collecting, once a children's hobby, has transformed into a speculative market for high-value rare cards. This article examines cards trading for millions of yen, the trend of gambling-like pack opening videos, and the structure that fuels children's gambling instincts.

Culture Last updated: 2026-06-07 Estimated reading time: 2 min