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Japan completes camp ahead of Asia Professional Baseball Championship
Japan's baseball team completed its training camp in Miyazaki on Nov.
9, ahead of the Asia Professional Baseball Championship in Tokyo.
The tournament opens on Nov.
12, and new manager Iguchi said he was pleased with the team as he prepares for his first games in charge.
The squad is mainly made up of players aged 24 or younger, or with no more than three years as professionals.
Japan is aiming for a third straight title, after winning the 2017 and 2023 tournaments.
Japan plays Taiwan on Nov.
12, South Korea on Nov.
13 and Australia on Nov.
14.
The final is scheduled for Nov.
15.
Japan completed its training camp in Miyazaki on November 9 ahead of the Asia Professional Baseball Championship.
Manager Iguchi said he was encouraged by the team, which he will lead for the first time at the tournament.
Japan is seeking its third consecutive championship after winning in 2017 and 2023.
The tournament features mainly players aged 24 or younger, or in their first three years as professionals.
Japan is scheduled to face Taiwan, South Korea and Australia before the final.
- Who
- Japan’s national baseball team, led by manager Iguchi.
- What
- Japan completed its training camp ahead of the Asia Professional Baseball Championship.
- When
- The camp ended on November 9, 2026; the tournament opens on November 12.
- Where
- Hinata Sun Marine Stadium Miyazaki in Miyazaki city; the tournament will be held at Tokyo Dome.
- Why
- Japan is preparing to compete in the Asia Professional Baseball Championship and seek a third consecutive title.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Japan completed its training camp at Hinata Sun Marine Stadium Miyazaki in Miyazaki city.
Japan is scheduled to play Taiwan in its opening game as the tournament begins.
Japan is scheduled to face South Korea.
Japan is scheduled to face Australia.
The tournament final is scheduled to take place.
- Camp ended
- November 9, 2026
- Camp venue
- Hinata Sun Marine Stadium Miyazaki, Miyazaki city
- Tournament venue
- Tokyo Dome
- Japan’s opening opponent
- Taiwan, November 12
- Japan’s title record
- Won in 2017 and 2023; seeking a third consecutive title
- Tournament roster focus
- Players aged 24 or younger and professionals in their first three years
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What people are saying
We were able to build a good team.
We will definitely reach the top of Asia. We will give our all and keep going until the end.