East Asia contributes more than ever to game’s international face

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Infielder Isami Nomura of Japan chats with South Korean players during an exhibition match at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 15. © Getty Images

JOHN DUERDEN

November 22, 2025 09:03 JST

SEOUL — Japan and South Korea marked another chapter in their baseball rivalry on Nov. 15 under the lights of the Tokyo Dome.