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Carter Cromwell
Carter Cromwell is a former sportswriter for daily newspapers and later a corporate public relations professional. He works for an independent-league baseball team, writes baseball-related articles for various websites, and has contributed to several Society For American Baseball Research (SABR) projects. His other passions include family, world travel, and rescue dogs.
Beyond Baseball: Akihabara, Tokyo’s “Electric Town”
Heading to Tokyo? Want a truly unique shopping and cultural experience rolled into one? Akihabara should be at the top of your list. Easily accessible via the Akihabara JR and Metro station, this district is the hub of the modern…
Beyond Baseball: Shinjuku and Golden Gai
In a megalopolis such as Tokyo, there obviously is no one spot where one can see everything, but a visitor can see a lot in Shinjuku. Shinjuku is a special ward in Tokyo – special wards being largely autonomous subdivisions…
Beyond Baseball: Yasukuni Shrine and Yushukan War Museum
The hundreds of Shinto shrines of Japan are revered for their tranquility and spirituality, but only one is a frequent spiritual haven for violent yakuza members and is internationally known for its controversial nature – the Yasukuni Shrine and accompanying…
Beyond Baseball: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Of the many tourist attractions in Japan, perhaps the most moving and relevant is the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, a 120,000-acre area dedicated to the memory of the approximately 140,000 people who died as a result of the atomic…
Beyond Baseball: Ameyoko Market
One of the advantages of taking a trip with JapanBall is that the schedule allows plenty of time for non-baseball activities of your choice, either on your own or with others. Something to consider while in Tokyo is Ameyoko, a narrow,…
Beyond Baseball: The Robot Show
Update: It appears that the Robot Restaurant may have permanently closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We will stay tuned to see if it re-opens. The world-famous Robot Show, which is held in the basement of the Robot Restaurant,…
Former Sportswriter Carter Cromwell Reflects on his JapanBall Trip
September 30, 2019 Early this year, I found out about a baseball-themed tour of Japan and realized that it should be a key addition to my bucket list. I signed up six months in advance and began counting down the days…