Relive It All with 450 Photos! A Collector's Edition Book Capturing the Battles and Emotions of Samurai Japan at WBC 2026

Tokyo News Communications Co., Ltd., publisher of "TV Guide" and other titles, released the "WBC 2026 Memorial Book" on Thursday, March 26. It is available for purchase at bookstores nationwide and online.

Three years after becoming world champions — Samurai Japan fought once again on the stage of the WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC 2026, chasing glory. A tournament filled with anticipation, emotion, and excitement. This book captures it all: vivid match photos showcasing the passionate expressions of players fighting for victory, detailed game data, and player rosters for the 8 teams that advanced to the knockout rounds — bringing together the triumphs, the thrills, and the heartbreak in a single volume.

Manager Hirokazu Itoh led a Samurai Japan squad that united MLB stars including Shohei Ohtani with the best players from Japanese professional baseball. This memorial book replays the intense journey they traveled. It covers Japan's game-by-game recaps and iconic moments, while also providing comprehensive tournament data including results from every match across all pool rounds through the final.

With every team fielding their strongest rosters, this tournament drew unprecedented attention. Although a back-to-back championship was not to be, this book lets you relive the spirit Samurai Japan and all the players who shone on that stage poured into every single game — a volume you'll want to return to again and again.