DeNA rookies participate in professional baseball training camp, with fourth draft pick Katayama showing determination.

Tokyo, originally a small fishing village called Edo, rose to prominence after becoming the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603. It was renamed Tokyo (“Eastern Capital”) when the emperor moved there during the Meiji Restoration in 1868, solidifying its status as Japan’s political and cultural center. Today, it is a vast, modern metropolis known for its cutting-edge technology, historic temples, and vibrant pop culture.

Yokohama DeNA is the professional baseball team based in Yokohama, Japan, currently playing in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). The franchise was originally founded in 1950 as the Taiyo Whales, later becoming the Yokohama BayStars. In 2011, the team was purchased by the digital services company DeNA, which led to the current “DeNA BayStars” name.

The Yokohama BayStars are a professional baseball team based in Yokohama, Japan, and are a member of Nippon Professional Baseball’s Central League. The franchise was founded in 1950 as the Taiyo Whales, and after several ownership and name changes, it became the Yokohama BayStars in 1993 following a move to its iconic home stadium, Yokohama Stadium. The team is known for its passionate fan base and won its first Japan Series championship in 1998.