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.
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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.
Number 42 Is Ordinary in Japan but Sacred in America - Jackie Robinson's Legacy and the Japan-US Divide
In MLB, number 42 is retired across all teams in honor of Jackie Robinson. In NPB, it's just another number. Why the stark difference, and what does it reveal about how each league relates to its history?