How Baseball Manga Shaped NPB - When Fiction Moves Reality
From Star of the Giants to Ace of Diamond, Japanese baseball manga has transcended entertainment to influence player recruitment, tactical awareness, and even NPB institutional reform.
Articles tagged with youth
The Harsh Reality of Stadium Vendors and Staff - Young Workers Exploited Beyond Their Hourly Wage
Many stadium vendors and event staff supporting NPB games are student part-timers. From beer vendors hauling heavy kegs up steep stairs to ushers standing for hours in scorching heat, this article examines the harsh labor conditions imposed on young workers behind the glamorous stadium facade.
Youth Baseball Coach Certification - Coaching Reform for Child Safety
A look at youth baseball coach certification in Japan: the coaching-credential requirement the JSBB imposed on elementary-division coaches in 2024 (Certified Gakudo Coach and other recognized qualifications), pitch-count limits such as 70 pitches per day, and other reforms to protect young players.