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Baseball in Japan? It’s like MLB, but with a rock-concert energy and way better food. The Dodgers and Cubs kicked off the season in Tokyo, and the Tokyo Dome was packed with fans who actually care.
Beer girls with kegs on their backs? Check. Fans snacking on noodles with chopsticks? Check. Gloves on elderly men just in case? Double check.
The food’s a mix of Asian classics and ballpark staples—kimchi noodles, garlic-pepper chicken, and yes, even Cracker Jack. Prices are reasonable (6 beers for $6.50 hot dogs), but good luck scoring a ticket for less than $2,000.
Oh, and the passion? Dodgers players say it’s closer to Latin America than the U.S. Loud, lively, and totally into it.
