Skip to main content
Play baseball in

Play baseball in Tokyo, Japan

5 organizations based in Tokyo.Yomiuri Giants is the top level.

Baseball and softball organizations based in Tokyo, Japan, each with its official site where it has one and the page we checked it against.

Top level
2 leagues

Yomiuri Giants, Tokyo Yakult Swallows

Way in
1 league or club

Semi-pro, lower-division and men's amateur ball.

Listed
5

organizations across 3 levels, each checked against a published source.

The ladder in Tokyo

From the top level down. Every rung is what we have verified; a dashed rung means we have nothing listed yet.

1
ProProfessional2 listed
Yomiuri GiantsTokyo Yakult Swallows
2
Top levelTop national league

Not in our data yet. Ask the federation.

3
IndependentSemi-pro and independent

Not in our data yet. Ask the federation.

4
Lower divisionsDivisions below the top

Not in our data yet. Ask the federation.

5
Men's amateurAdult amateur1 listed
Intercity Baseball Tournament (corporate)
6
CollegeCollege and university2 listed
Tokyo Big6 Baseball LeagueTohto University Baseball League

Leagues and who to contact

Each card says where the league plays, when, what it says about foreign players, and where the information came from.

Checked Oct 2026
Pro

Yomiuri Giants

Plays at Tokyo Dome
NPB (Central League)
Where
Tokyo
Season
Ask the league
Imports
Not published in our sources. Ask the league.
giants.jp ↗
High confidence · verified Oct 2026source: npb.jp
Pro

Tokyo Yakult Swallows

NPB (Central League)
Where
Tokyo
Season
Ask the league
Imports
Not published in our sources. Ask the league.
yakult-swallows.co.jp ↗
High confidence · verified Oct 2026source: npb.jp
Adult amateur

Intercity Baseball Tournament (corporate)

JABA and Mainichi Shimbun
Where
Tokyo Dome
Season
Ask the league
Imports
Not published in our sources. Ask the league.
No public site listed. Ask the federation.
High confidence · verified Oct 2026source: en.wikipedia.org
College

Tokyo Big6 Baseball League

Tokyo Big6
Where
Meiji Jingu Stadium, Tokyo
Season
Ask the league
Imports
Not published in our sources. Ask the league.
No public site listed. Ask the federation.
High confidence · verified Oct 2026source: en.wikipedia.org
College

Tohto University Baseball League

Tohto league
Where
Tokyo area
Season
Ask the league
Imports
Not published in our sources. Ask the league.
No public site listed. Ask the federation.
High confidence · verified Oct 2026source: en.wikipedia.org

Who runs the game

Federations are the front door when a league does not publish contact details.

Baseball Federation of Japan (BFJ)BFJ (JABA + JSBA merged 1990)
No public site listed

See all of Tokyo, Japan

How to get a look in Tokyo

No one can guarantee you a spot, and be wary of anyone selling one. This is the order that gets a reply most often: honest level, clean paperwork, one short note to the right desk.

Pick the rung you really fit

Match your last full season to a rung above. One rung up is a stretch; two is a long shot. Early on, aim at clubs and open tryouts, not the top flight.

Check you are allowed to sign

Your passport decides this before your swing does. Read the imports line on each card, then ask Yomiuri Giants about visas and work permits. We do not hold visa rules, and where a rule is not sourced the card says "Ask the league".

Build a one-page pack

A 60 to 90 second highlight clip, a stat sheet with level and dates, position, bats and throws, height and weight, passport countries and the weeks you are free. Send links, not attachments.

Write to the right desk

Start with Yomiuri Giants. Five lines, one ask: what is the process for overseas players in Tokyo? A starter email is below.

Time it to the season

Season dates are not in our data for every league here. Ask when rosters are set, and write before that.

Starter email
Subject: [Position], [age], available [dates]: [Your name]

Hello,

I am a [position] (bats [L/R], throws [L/R], [height]) who last played [team, level, year]. I hold a [passport country] passport and would like to be considered for the coming season in Tokyo.

Highlights (90 seconds): [link]
Stats sheet: [link]
Available: [dates]

Could you tell me whether you take overseas players, what the eligibility rules are for my passport, and who handles tryouts or signings?

Thank you,
[Your name] [phone or email]

Start with Yomiuri Giants.

Add yourself to the pool for Tokyo

Leagues, clubs and men's teams can find players through CageList, and we reach out when there's a fit. Adults only (18+) for now.

Next: positions, bats and throws, highlight link, availability, passport countries. Takes about 3 minutes.

Sources

Each organization above was checked against a published page on Oct 2026. Seasons, divisions and rules change, so confirm with the league before you plan a trip.

Spot something out of date? Email info@cagelist.com and we will fix it.