Japan Sports Events
In Japan, baseball enjoys widespread popularity, with the Nippon Professional Baseball league, featuring the Central and Pacific Leagues, the pinnacle of the sport. Teams like the Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers enjoy devoted followings. The annual Japan Series crowns the national champion.
Football also boasts substantial popularity, with the J.League overseeing professional competitions. Clubs such as FC Tokyo and Urawa Red Diamonds compete, which also features the J.League Cup and the Emperor’s Cup as marquee events.
Sumo wrestling, deeply rooted in tradition, sees its highest level of competition in the Japan Sumo Association-organised Grand Tournaments, held bi-monthly in various cities.
Basketball is gaining traction, predominantly through the B.League, while volleyball thrives, showcased in the V.League. Rugby union has its own following, with the Japan Rugby Top League representing the sport's apex domestically. The rugby league's pinnacle is marked by the Japan Cup.
Motorsports also enjoy a strong base with the Formula 1, Formula E, and MotoGP each hosting an event in Japan.
Additionally, professional golf and tennis tournaments, such as the Japan Golf Tour and the Japan Open Tennis Championships being key events on the sporting calendar.
Japan Ticket Prices
Adult ticket prices including fees for events in Japan start from as low as JPY ¥13,132 for basic tickets to JPY ¥38,032 for the most premium tickets; with the average starting ticket price at JPY ¥13,132. The price depends on a range of factors including the type of event, performers, venue, and ticket category.
Visiting Japan
Scintillating big cities, bucolic villages, and a landscape dominated by mountains and sea combine with a culture that blends the ancient and the modern to make Japan a destination like nowhere else. Capital Tokyo and electric Osaka provide plenty of bright lights and buzz in addition to world-class dining, nightlife, and events; while Kyoto, the nation's spiritual home, is famed for its temples and timeless traditions. Nearly every corner of this island nation is connected by a network of sleek, modern trains, and no matter where you are, you’re never far from a futuristic gadget, peaceful garden, or life-changing bowl of ramen.
The most popular sports in Japan are baseball, football (soccer), sumo, and tennis. Golf, boxing, basketball, and motorsports also have loyal followings.
