Youth baseball clinics scheduled in Saitama and Tokyo

Several youth baseball clinics are scheduled to take place in Japan. On October 12, 2026, the JA Zen-Noh WCBF Youth Baseball Clinic will be held in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture. This event, which is in its 34th year, is organized by the World Children's Baseball Foundation (WCBF) with special sponsorship from JA Zen-Noh.

Former professional players, including Ryota Igarashi, Tomoya Sataki, Tetsuhiko Tsuji, and Norichito Iguchi, will provide direct instruction to 232 elementary school students. The program also includes training workshops for instructors and sports nutrition seminars for parents.

Additionally, Toyo University baseball players will host a youth baseball clinic on November 8 at Tetsudogaku Park in Tokyo. This free event is open to 100 elementary school students (grades 5 and 6) residing in or attending school in Nakano Ward. The program features technical instruction, demonstrations, and an exchange match.