The University of Tsukuba IE Phys. Ed B3 Week 5

Hello everyone, Today we are going to talk about the history of baseball. First let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: IE Phys Ed B3 Vocabulary.

Now please download today's lesson materials: Week 5.

Now let's talk about baseball in Japan. Can you answer these questions:

1. Who introduced baseball to Japan?
2. When was baseball introduced to Japan?
3. What was the name of the first Japanese baseball team?
4. What was Ichiko, and why is it important in the history of Japanese baseball?
5. Which two universities began a fierce rivalry (the Sokeisen) in 1903?
6. Who became a national hero in Japan by striking out Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig, among others?

If you don't know the answers you can find them here: Baseball in Japan.

Have a nice week. See you!