The Anti-Yomiuri Phenomenon - Why the Yomiuri Giants Are So Hated in Japan
Behind the Yomiuri Giants' nationwide popularity lies a massive counter-culture of anti-Yomiuri sentiment.
Articles tagged with fan-culture
The Dotonbori Dive Tradition - Hanshin Championships and Osaka's Celebration Culture
A comprehensive look at the dotonbori dive tradition - hanshin championships and osaka's celebration culture, from 1985 - origins of the dotonbori dive to os..
History of Hanshin Tigers Fan Groups - The Culture of Rokko Oroshi and Jet Balloons
Rokko Oroshi (officially 'The Song of the Hanshin Tigers') is the oldest team song in Japanese professional baseball, composed in 1936.
The Culture of the Hanshin Tigers - Passionate Fans and the Team's Journey
The existence of Koshien Stadium is inseparable from any discussion of Hanshin Tigers fan culture.
What is 'Jampire' - The Truth Behind Pro-Yomiuri Umpiring Bias and Officiating Fairness
Jampire is a fan-coined term referring to umpires perceived as making calls favoring the Yomiuri Giants. This article examines the origins of the term, specific controversial calls, structural issues surrounding umpire fairness, and changes following the introduction of replay review.
The Golden Age of Radio Baseball Broadcasting - Audio Media and NPB
An analysis of the role radio baseball broadcasting played in NPB's development. This article examines how audio media shaped baseball fan culture from the golden age before television to modern internet streaming.
The Culture of Victory Parades - A History of Joy Coloring the Streets
An examination of the culture and history of victory parades in Japanese professional baseball. This article analyzes the unique culture of championship celebrations coloring city streets, from Dotonbori dives to Ginza parades, and their social and economic impact.
Women and NPB - The Evolution of Attendance and Fan Culture
A thorough analysis of women and NPB and the evolution of attendance and fan culture. Traces the course from the historical relationship between NPB and female fans to how female fans changed stadium culture and the prospects ahead.
The Cultural Phenomenon of 'Shokon Komete' - The Anti-Giants Parody Anthem Embraced by 11 Teams
An analysis of how 'Shokon Komete,' a parody of the Yomiuri Giants' anthem 'Toukon Komete,' became a shared cultural phenomenon among fans of all 11 non-Giants NPB teams.
The Cultural Significance of Rokko Oroshi - Secrets of the Team Anthem Sung for 90 Years
A comprehensive look at the cultural significance of Rokko Oroshi - secrets of the team anthem sung for 90 years, from the birth of Rokko Oroshi to its future.
The Unique Evolution of Cheering Culture - NPB's Fan Support That Amazes the World
Tracing the story of the unique evolution of cheering culture - npb's fan support that amazes the world, from npb's distinctive cheering culture to the futur..