1. MISAWA LIBERTY PROGRAM
Rakuten Eagles vs. Saitama Seibu Lions
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Departure: 18 MAY @ 1000 Return: 18 MAY @ Aprox. 1900
Blue Jacket Special Price: E1-4 FREE! Registration Deadline: 15 MAY
E5 & Above Price: $95
Includes: Transportation, Guide, and Tickets to the Game!
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Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan and was introduced in 1872 by
Horace Wilson, who taught at the Kaisei School in Tokyo. The first baseball team
was called the Shimbashi Athletic Club and was established in 1878. Baseball has
been a popular sport ever since. It is called yakyū in Japanese, combining the
characters for field and ball.
The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles were founded in 2004 and played their first
season in the Japanese Pacific League in 2005. They are simply called Rakuten.
They are the current Japan Series champions after defeating the Yomiuri Giants in
the 2013.
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Don’t Forget to Bring:

2. MISAWA LIBERTY PROGRAM
- Cell Phone & Camera
- Minimum of ¥5,000 or MORE - ATMs are not everywhere so bring enough to last the whole trip
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