Yankee Stadium has its Bleacher Creatures and the Cleveland Browns are rabidly supported by the Dawg Pound. Closer to home, the Hanshin Tigers and Urawa Reds are two Japanese sports teams known for the enthusiastic backing of their fans.
NPB/ Foreign fans right at home in Jingu bleachers
American baseball fan Chris Pellegrini is flanked by Seiji Sugimoto, left, and Tetsuya Nakagawa, right, at Jingu Stadium during a recent game. The three hard-core Yakult Swallows supporters can usually be found cheering on the team in the right-field bleachers. (Photo by Rob Smaal)
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