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Kana Sato

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Japan’s First Female Umpire Team Set for Koshien Tournament

The upcoming national high school baseball championship in Japan will feature five female umpires at Hanshin Koshien Stadium, a first for the tournament and a push toward gender diversity.

Aug 4, 2026

Japan’s Koshien Baseball Tournament Welcomes Female Umpires for the First Time

A historic shift is underway at Japan’s premier high school baseball championship, where female umpires are set to make their debut, reflecting both a response to staffing gaps and a push for gender diversity.

Aug 4, 2026