Sport in Tokyo

If you think that the game of baseball in only popular in the United States of America then you could be in for a big surprise as the game is a darling of the masses in the far eastern country of Japan.The game is called Yakyu in Japanese and was introduced by the United States during the beginning of the Meiji period. The popularity of the game is also a reminiscence of the shift of the Japanese way of life from traditional to a more industrial and western mode of life.

The game has a couple of professional leagues dedicated to it and is immensely popular in schools, colleges and universities. The games are telecasted live on television and are immensely popular among the sport loving public.Many Japanese players have made a name for them by playing for different clubs across the Atlantic and are treated as rock stars back home.

The city of Tokyo is no exception as you can indulge in a host of sporting activities, baseball is very popular in this city like other parts of the country and closely following on its heels is the universal game of soccer.The recent successes of the Japanese national team and the introduction of the Japanese professional league have catapulted the importance and popularity of the game of soccer.

The best thing about the city of Tokyo is that there are a host of places like river bank at Futako-Tamagawa and Yoyogi Park, where you can try your hand or foot for that matter in playing the universal game.People who want to play the game in its true spirit and follow the rules strictly there are a few tournaments which lets you hone and explore your football skills. There is a specific league called the International Friendship Football League which provides an opportunity to foreigners and the locals to compete in a game of soccer.

If you want to indulge in some fitness schedules then are few places to go jogging, like the imperial palace, Jingu Gaien, and Shinjuku Central Park. If you want to take a break from the hustle bustle of the busy Tokyo city then you can go hiking and walking to places which are a few hours away from the city.

In this section we will provide you with a list of some sporting activities that you can indulge in the capital city of Tokyo.

- Sumo Wrestling
- Baseball
- Football
- Golf
- Jogging
- Rugby
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Boating
- Swimming
- Water Sports