Support Japanese Players' Success Both Locally and in Japan! "Rurubu" Releases Official Major League Baseball Viewing Guide! "Rurubu Major League Baseball Viewing Guide" to be Released on Monday, April 27, 2026

JTB Publishing Co., Ltd. (Koto-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Hiroyuki Morisaki), a JTB Group company providing travel and lifestyle information, will release "Rurubu Major League Baseball Viewing Guide" on Monday, April 27, 2026.

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The 2026 Major League Baseball season is about to begin! This year, too, fierce battles will unfold across the ocean! The guide features gravure photos of Japanese players such as Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, as well as basic MLB knowledge for beginners, home stadium maps, and an easy-to-understand historical timeline. The more you know, the more you'll enjoy watching MLB, with plenty of information to make your viewing experience even better. For those who say, "This year, I'll watch in person!", it introduces highlights, food, and official goods for seven stadiums where Japanese players are active, including Uni-Qlo Field at Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles) and Yankee Stadium (New York). All delivered with "Rurubu"'s characteristic easy-to-understand guide articles. This comprehensive book is useful for watching MLB both in Japan and locally.

Playback! 2025 MLB

Focusing on three Japanese players who contributed to the Dodgers' consecutive World Series victories in 2025: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki! We look back at the still-fresh, heated World Series with photos.

MLB Players to Watch in 2026

Introducing Japanese players all at once, including Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Seiya Suzuki, Yusei Kikuchi, and Masataka Yoshida. Furthermore, we highlight Munetaka Murakami, Tatsuya Imai, and Kazuma Okamoto, who are newly challenging MLB from 2026, as well as non-Japanese Major Leaguers to keep an eye on!

Interview with former Major Leaguer Ryota Igarashi: "The greatness of MLB is power and speed!"

His feelings from his own experience, the memorable Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, encouragement for Japanese players, and Igarashi's "MLB Q&A Corner" and more.

This Year! In-Person Viewing Guide

We guide you through seven stadiums that are easily accessible from Japan among the home stadiums of teams where Japanese players are active, such as Uni-Qlo Field at Dodger Stadium, famous for the success of Japanese players, Yankee Stadium, which has produced many prominent Japanese players, and Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs. In addition to stadium tours, food, and goods, we also introduce places related to players and teams that can be enjoyed outside the stadium. A tourist guide to visit while watching games is also included.

Basic Knowledge to Enjoy Watching More, MLB Quick Guide

Even beginners are fine! From the very basics you might be afraid to ask, we provide a quick guide to MLB. How many teams are there? What are the differences between Japanese and American baseball? Basic terms, team home stadiums, MLB history, and the records of legend Ichiro, who was inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025. Knowing this will make watching this year's games even more enjoyable!

Bibliographic Overview

【Title】"Rurubu Major League Baseball Viewing Guide"

【Price】1,870 yen (10% tax included)

【Release Date】Monday, April 27, 2026

【Specifications】AB size (257mm height x 210mm width) Main volume 96 pages (all color)

【Publisher】JTB Publishing Co., Ltd.

【Sales】National bookstores, online bookstores, etc.

Amazon：https://www.amazon.co.jp//dp/4533172725

Rakuten Books：https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18550498/

Press Release PDF regarding this matter

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