Recruiting baseball club members
Join Us for Fun Baseball in Itoigawa!
— Calling all baseball-loving internationals —
Hello! Since my teenage years, I’ve had a strong desire to travel the world. With just a backpack, I flew to Europe and the Middle East, working to earn money, then taking vacations in Switzerland and Scandinavia. It was a lifestyle straight out of “The Midnight Express” – an adventure that took me to over 50 countries.
After returning to Japan, I joined an advertising agency and, driven by my love of baseball, decided to start a grassroots baseball team. With many friends from international companies and foreign nationals in my circle, the team quickly became composed mostly of foreigners. This unique team caught the attention of the media and was dubbed the “Major League of Grassroots Baseball.” We were featured on TV, played matches against Takeshi Kitano’s team, even got sponsorship from car companies (we received cars!), and went on baseball tours to South Korea. It was an exciting and fun time!
Now, I believe it’s time to bring back that spirit. I want to reconnect with people who share a love for baseball, especially through the lens of “grassroots baseball,” a distinctly Japanese variation of the sport. I feel that through this universal sport, we can connect with many people again, this time from around the world, and share the fun of baseball from Itoigawa with the global community.
Many foreigners living in Japan might be eager to play baseball but lack the opportunity. If you are one of those who used to play but haven’t had the chance to get back into it, this is the perfect opportunity! Let’s create the next generation of “Major League Grassroots Baseball” here in Itoigawa and share it with the world!
Of course, Japanese nationals who are excited to play with international friends are more than welcome too!
About the team:
- Team Name: Itoigawa Fossil Magners
- Target Participants: Foreign nationals interested in playing baseball or those who simply love the idea of international sports camaraderie. Japanese nationals are also welcome!
- Location: Itoigawa, where we will practice and play games together.
- Focus: Fun, healthy baseball!
- Why Join?: Meet new international friends, enjoy baseball, and help bring excitement to the Itoigawa community.
Let’s build a global network, enjoy baseball, and make the town of Itoigawa even more vibrant!
If you’re interested, feel free to reach out! Let’s have a great time together!