Thee Yomiuri Giants

If you ever travel to Tokyo, one cultural experience you cannot miss is attending a professional baseball game.  Even if you're not a baseball fan, the excitement that the Japanese people create in their stadiums instantly have you cheering with for more.  There is never a dull moment at the ball park!

We were fortunate enough to spend the past two Father's Day celebrations at Tokyo Dome watching the Yomiuri Giants, or "The New York Yankees" of Japan."  This popular professional baseball team is the oldest in the league.  The Yomiuri Giants are named after the San Francisco Giants as they are also orange and black.  http://www.giants.jp/en/

 Inside Tokyo Dome

From Tokyo Station we took the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line for Ikebukuro and exited Korakuen station.  It was an 8 minute train ride.  After walking through Tokyo Dome City we saw the stadium and followed everyone dressed in Giants gear.  There were many shops, restaurants and stands selling memorabilia outside the stadium.  The stores were very crowded and everyone wore Giants shirts or jerseys.  So we joined in the frenzy and became instant Yomiuri Giants fans!

Lots of food, beer and fun!

Dinner at the stadium!  

On the field level, you'll find bento, edamame and other Japanese foods.

Walk downstairs and you'll find American ballpark treats, as well as more stands selling memorabilia.  There's also a play area for the kids and a smoking area for adults.

Cheering is definitely the best part.  Watch out for the beer girls!

They come zooming down the aisles!  

Go Giants Go!