Hanshin Tigers
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In episode 6 we dig into the history of Kansai's beloved Hanshin Tigers baseball club. Learning about this team can teach us a lot about Japanese history and culture. We also go deep on the infamous Curse of the Colonel, and talk about some Osaka cuisine you just can't miss! Koshien Stadium: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qKuMauT2nX4LwgKU9 Abaraya: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f9T6UU7RixYV8u1s8 My Twitter: https://twitter.com/JapanMediaTour YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_XbCjaodWzdrCNnOKA5vg
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