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

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.