Adam NaceJapan Ball Game 9: Yomiuri Giants vs. Yokohama DeNA BaystarsAll good things must come to an end. As much as I wanted to stay grinding on the road watching the boys of summer, there was nothing left…Nov 13, 2017Nov 13, 2017
Adam NaceJapan Ball Game 8: Chunichi Dragons vs. Hanshin TigersSeven games in and things were starting to catch up with me. When I burn the candle at both ends, my body attempts to course correct by…Oct 30, 2017Oct 30, 2017
Adam NaceJapan Ball Game 7: Orix Buffaloes vs. Tohoku Rakuten Golden EaglesAfter a night in a pod, our cramped businessman’s “suite” was the lap of luxury. Clint and I woke up completely rejuvenated after our rainy…Oct 23, 2017Oct 23, 2017
Adam NaceJapan Ball Game 6: Hanshin Tigers vs. Yokohama DeNA BaystarsAfter zipping back to Tokyo, checking out of our apartment, and having a lovely meal of soba noodles, Clint and I bid farewell to Yalina at…Oct 16, 20171Oct 16, 20171
Adam NaceJapan Ball Game 5: Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles vs. Fukuoka SoftBank HawksAfter spending twelve days in and around Tokyo, it was time to really hit the road. Yalina’s flight back to the states was scheduled for…Oct 9, 2017Oct 9, 2017
Adam NaceJapan Ball Game 4: Tokyo Yakult Swallows vs. Hanshin TigersIf I had to choose a favorite NPB team, it would be the Swallows. I have a largish soft spot for the Tigers and the Giants because their…Oct 3, 20171Oct 3, 20171
Adam NaceJapan Ball Game 3: Saitama Seibu Lions vs. Nippon Ham FightersRealistically, it is unfair to assume that everyone’s idea of a dream vacation is to spend their evenings hurtling around japan to watch…Sep 26, 2017Sep 26, 2017
Adam NaceJapan Ball Game 2: Yokohama DeNA Baystars vs. Tokyo Yakult SwallowsOnce again, I found myself standing in front of an office building in Shibuya. This time, I planned ahead and had our hotel’s concierge…Sep 18, 2017Sep 18, 2017
Adam NaceJapan Ball Game 1: Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Orix BuffaloesPayoff for months spent tracking down tickets to the nine contests we would attend during the 17 day trip to Japan all hinged on a tourism…Sep 11, 2017Sep 11, 2017
Adam NaceJapan Ball: Basics and ObservationsWhile my previous post touched on the experiences that inspired my interest in Japanese baseball, it’s worth a separate post to explain…Sep 7, 2017Sep 7, 2017