When did japan start playing baseball?

Answer 1

Baseball was introduced to Japan in 1873 and was played mainly by athletic clubs and pickup teams. The first professional league, called 'Nippon Professional Baseball', began play in 1920 with two teams. THAN THEY REALISED IT WAS BAD

Answer 2

Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the country of Japan, it was introduced in that country in the year 1872, by American Horace Wilson. The first official baseball team was formed and established in 1878 and was called the Shimbashi Athletic Club.

Answer 3

No. Baseball is of US origin, although several similar games such as cricket inspired it. The Japanese actually began playing baseball before World War II, and it was revived during the US postwar occupation. It became a popular sport and there are 12 professional teams in the modern Japanese league.

Answer 4

The late 1800's. It became popular when it started, 1849.

Answer 5

It is popuulara i Japan because merica introduced it people liked it so they started playing it. i like to eat poo dum poo

Answer 6

Baseball was first introduced to Japan in 1872 by Horace Wilson. The first athletic club was formed in 1878.

Answer 7

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