To Swallows Supporters, NPB Supporters, and anyone who happened to watch Youは何しにニッポンへ, all the kind words, feelings, and stories that I have seen here are things that have made me so happy to see. I never would think so many people could relate to an American flying all the way from Denver to Japan to see his favorite baseball team, especially with the opportunity to see Jingu and also to see his favorite mascot in the process. When I stepped out of Narita’s arrival gates, and met the crew, they were so friendly and were very interested in why I came to Japan, I knew the shock would be wild, but the only words that could come out of my mouth were “Tsubakuro”, and from then it was my goal to see him. Though I didn’t achieve my goal of getting to give him a big hug, I still did much, got a ton of merchandise, eat yummy food, be at Jingu, meet so many amazing supporters, and of course see my favorite baseball team and Mascot win a game! It’s a night I will never forget. My love of the Swallows will still be around for a long time, I still drink Yakult everyday, I wear my Swallows hat everyday, I even started collecting NPB cards, it really shows how amazing the Swallows community is, and why I felt connected when I first saw the team play a game. I will be coming back every summer for another day of Swallows Baseball. Right now if you want, I have an account on Instagram that I have if you want to keep up with me and the Swallows called Swallows Gaijin, which I will leave a photo if you want to follow. There is no other way to say it though, I miss the crowds, the team, Tsubami, and Tsubakuro, but I know when I come back they will be ready with open arms, ready to welcome me back to Jingu. Thank you everyone, you guys keep making me smile and tear up. From America: GO GO SWALLOWS 🐧☂️
“Tsubakuro’s Number 1 American Fan”
- Andrew/Phoenix Smith
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