So last Tuesday I went to a ball game...it was a free ticket. Now I'm not such a big fan of baseball and was thinking that this was going to be a mistake considering the fact that it has consistently been in the upper 80's mid 90's for the past three or four weeks...not to mention the fact that the humidity is horrible (best comparison: stick a humidifier in your sweat-pants and then put on a rubber running suit and go for a jog. It's bad. Gold Bond just clumps and falls to the ground). So where was I? At the game. Okay, so I walk in and much to my amazement and disbelief the place was air-conditioned. Honestly. The seats ahead of us blew cold air on us all night. I was actually a little chilly. I am sure that it helped that it wasn't all that packed...but still, air conditioning at a sporting event? I am pretty surprised. Are you?
Next thing: the fans. It was pretty strange. As I alluded to before no one was really there, yet there were plenty of noisemakers and wig-wearers. I guess that in Japan baseball games are the equals of College Football in the US. This means that there are cheering sections, bands, and people dancing about with wigs on...and all for no reason. I mean these folks in the picture cheered for both sides equally. A bit strange, no?
Overall it was enjoyable and I would like to go again sometime. But next time I'm bringing a coat.
oh yeah, another interesting tidbit: they not only had your regular (or irregular "Bento") stands, but they also had a McDonalds, KFC, and perhaps few other fast food joints in the MALL below the field. Craziness abounds. Not to mention that this teams has two home field (for the curious few the team is the Orrix Buffaloes...not thhe infamous Hanshin Tigers). Enough about this boredom. It was strange. I still like Busch though.
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