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The 2002 World Cup season was one of the most memorable and frenzied times in Japan. The whole country went crazy over soccer, especially while watching the Japan team.306 views
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The 2nd World Baseball Classic's Asia Round was held in March 2009. This game was between Korea and China on March 8, 2009 at Tokyo Dome.253 views
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Pitcher Koji Uehara, originally from the Yomiuri Giants.200 viewsUnfortunately, Daisuke Matsusaka did not pitch this night.
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Tokyo Dome199 views
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Tokyo Dome on March 3, 2006, the first day of the WBC's Asian Round.175 views
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China at bat.172 views
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China's pitcher and catcher in a conference.169 views
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Ichiro at bat. Japan wins 18-2.162 views
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Ichiro at bat150 views
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Flag painting.149 views
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Ichiro at bat148 views
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Ichiro in right field.146 views
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Head coach Sadaharu Oh (extreme right).142 viewsAlso on the left, see Ichiro in the dugout.
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Right to left: Ichiro hits and reaches 1st base.141 views
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German flag on her cheek and the Brazilian flag on her belly.139 views
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Ichiro at 1st base.135 views
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Tommy Lasorda after throwing the flubbed first pitch.134 viewsHe just threw the ball right on the ground like he wanted to throw it away. It wasn't a pitch at all. What was his problem?
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Chinese team is introduced.132 views
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Crowd behind homeplate. 16,000 yen seats.127 views
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Ichiro reaches home as the umpire makes sure Ichiro steps on homeplate.126 views
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Ichiro and another go round 3rd base as China looks on helplessly.121 views
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Thanks to a homer by a teammate, Ichiro trots past 3rd base.120 views
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As the World Cup drew close, Japan braced for the expected onslaught of foreign hooligans smashing up its stores and raping its daughters.119 views
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Pretty Brazilian supporter.118 views
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Japan's National Anthem is played.117 views
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Front entrance to Tokyo Dome. Japan plays its first WBC game and the opponent is China.116 views
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Besides the Brazilian and German flags, this woman went one step further with a Japanese flag on her arm.115 views
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Tokyo Dome114 views
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Brazilian supporter.112 views
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Everyone lingered and posed for pictures with the stadium in the background. Unfortunately, I had no tickets. I heard that scalpers were selling a pair of tickets for 1 million yen. Too much for me.105 views
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The streets leading to the stadium had a party-like atmosphere.102 views
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Without question, there were many more fans and supporters of Brazil than Germany. Yellow and green T-shirts far outnumbered Germany's colors.101 views
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Face painters were on hand to paint litle flags on supporters.97 views
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Shizuoka Ecopa Stadium, Beckham on the screen.96 views
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Going to the stadium. The line was long, but it progressed quickly and smoothly.90 views
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The final match of the 2002 World Cup was held in Yokohama on June 30, 2002. The closest train station to the stadium was Shin-Yokohama Station. Happy Brazil supporters show off their tickets to the World Cup final.88 views
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Supporters of Brazil and Germany side-by-side.86 views
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Megastar David Beckham was with England.85 views
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Meet the wonderful soccer fans of World Cup 2002 in these extraordinary photos of ordinary people.84 views
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Supporters of both teams have a friendly shout down.83 views
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A well-known newscaster from Brazil speaks with a few Brazilians.82 views
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Nearing the stadium gate.80 views
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Everyone is cheering in front of the TV camera from Brazil.80 views
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Shizuoka Ecopa Satdium on June 21, 2002. England vs. Brazil. Photos by Mariko Hinaga.79 views
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The Japanese have literally embraced them, often supporting the visiting teams as enthusiastically as if they were their own.73 views
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To the great surprise of most Japanese the foreign supporters turned out to be wonderful and friendly people who love to mix with the natives.70 views
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