What I love most about going to a Japanese baseball game is the constant, enthusiastic cheering. When a team is on offense, their fans in the bleachers stand up and chant in unison, guided by the cues of a designated leader. Trumpets and drums guide the chants, while fans add to the rhythm by banging small plastic bats together. Every player can have a unique melody and lyric, which fans sing when they step up to bat. This burning passion among fans keeps the game entertaining even when the on-field action isn’t as thrilling.
If you ever get the chance to attend a Japanese baseball game, make sure to get tickets in the home team bleachers—that’s where you’ll truly experience the excitement!
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