Links

The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum - Established in 1959, the Hall of Fame is now located at Tokyo Dome. This website has information and a map in English.

Baseball Guru - A comprehensive site with articles, info on news groups and links to other Japanese baseball-related sites.

Japanesebaseball.com - The name says it all. Created by Michael Westbay, this site is a wonderful forum for exchanging opinions with other fans of yakyu, and is a good starting point if you have a difficult question to ask.

JapaneseBallPlayers.com - This excellent site has articles and stats and links for all Japanese players currently playing in the majors. The webmaster says: "The purpose of this site is to support Japanese/Asian-born baseball players. My hope also is to build a little community where all baseball fans can share our passion for this great sport." (In Japanese and English)

Frank's Field of Dreams - This site was created to support Asian baseball players in the United States. The site's creator says: "Being a native of Taiwan myself, it has been a dream come true for me to see so many Asian players succeed in the highest level of baseball competition in the world."

Bob Bavasi's JapanBall.com - Want to see a game for yourself? Bob Bavasi runs Japanese baseball tours from the United States. "The trip of a lifetime" according to one of his satisfied customers.

Japanese Baseball Ballpark Guide - The Japan Times has put together this excellent guide, featuring maps and directions to ballparks throughout Japan.

Yahoo! Sports Japan - Arguably the best-designed site for live yakyu coverage. In Japanese only, though.

Daily Yomiuri Online - The Daily Yomiuri is one of Japan's leading English newspapers. They have a comprehensive sports section, which of course includes pro yakyu.

Rob's Japanese Baseball cards - This site has lots of information about the history of baseball cards in Japan. Rob has a good selection of classic cards to add to your collection.

Prestige Collectibles - Sells Japanese baseball cards and memorabilia

Chiba Lotte Marines - The Marines' official site (Japanese only).

Chunichi Dragons - The Dragons' official site (Japanese only).

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks - The Hawks' official site (Japanese only).

Hanshin Tigers - The Tigers' official site (Japanese only)

The Hanshin Tigers Page - An unofficial Tigers page. A must for all loyal Hanshin fans.

Torakichinet - Want to buy a Hanshin Tigers suit? It's an ordinary suit on the outside but the lining features the Hanshin logo. Perfect for doing business in Osaka - they'll be impressed. (Japanese only - but we can help with ordering).

Hiroshima Toyo Carp - The Carp official site (Japanese only).

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - The Fighters' official site (Japanese only).

Orix Buffaloes - The Buffaloes' official site (Japanese only).

Saitama Seibu Lions - The Lions' official site (Japanese only)

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles - The Eagles' official site (Japanese only).

Tokyo Yakult Swallows - The Swallows' official site (Japanese only).

Yokohama BayStars - The BayStars' official site (Japanese only).

Yomiuri Giants - The Giants' official site (Japanese only).

Tokyo Dome - Information on Tokyo Dome in English.

Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum - YakyuShop is a contributor to this worthy institution.

Japan Zone - A great source of information on absolutely everything about Japan.

Top Sites Japan - Another useful source for sites about Japan. Rate YakyuShop or Review YakyuShop