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Oshiage Tenjin Shrine, 2-9-6 Narihira, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Oshiage Tenjin Shrine, quietly nestled in the shadow of Tokyo Skytree, is known as the sacred ground where legendary home run king Oh Sadaharu honed his baseball fundamentals as a boy. This video delves into the moving, hidden story of Oh Sadaharu! Despite growing up in poverty, he transformed the shrine grounds into a practice field, paving the way for his rise to home run glory. This video features rare photos and testimonies from local residents. How did this shrine change his destiny? We'll reveal the shrine's historical background and reveal hidden stories that baseball fans won't want to miss. You'll be touched by the thrill of baseball and the romance of history, and you're sure to be moved! This is also a recommended, hidden gem for Tokyo sightseeing. Perfect for Oh Sadaharu fans, baseball history buffs, and history seekers. Watch the video and be inspired by the king's spirit.

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When you visit Tokyo's shrines, you're often surprised by the sacred spaces that have been protected by the people.
Floods, fires, earthquakes, war damage, and materialism.
Small shrines, shrines on the rooftops of buildings, shrines directly under highways.
Sacred spaces that support people in all forms, and the guardians who protect them.
I made this video to share these beautiful images.
Japanese landscapes preserved in old photographs, and the Japanese people of the past.
There is a Japan that seems almost forgotten. We truly do not want to forget this forgotten Japan.
The photographs are around 100 years old, with some dating back 150 years and even 85 years.
Please feel a connection with the people of the past.

Source
Oshiage Tenso Shrine, Edo Mikoshi Spring and Autumn: Autumn Volume, Author: Hayashi Junshin
Wang's One-Leg Batting Style, Asahi Graph, March 5, 1965 issue. Publisher: Asahi Shimbun Company
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Asahigraph-1965-03-05-1.jpg
"2023 30th Asia Baseball Brocade Marker", Wang Sadaharu's reception was held at Taibei University Giants Stadium, the historic first ball
https://sports.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=1FF3DE0605A74B47&sms=72544237BBE4C5F6&s=E4B51BFAD8331AA9
Wasami High School era ``Youth Home Run King True Story Novel Sadaharu Oh'' July 25, 1963. Publisher: Baseball Magazine.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sadaharu-Oh-4.png
Girls Basketball in Japan -- With Real Bamboo Baskets!
https://flic.kr/p/4DuEG9
Playing children, one with a bow, Japan. No. es_b_00638b. National Museum of Denmark
https://flic.kr/p/hs5tVT
Shinjo Junior High School Baseball Team (1905) © Shinjo City
At Hiroshi Arakawa's home, Arakawa (right) and Sadaharu Oh (right) from "Youthful Home Run King: A True Story of Sadaharu Oh," July 25, 1963, published by Baseball Magazine Co., Ltd.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sadaharu-Oh-3.png
Sumo Wrestlers' Baseball Passion: Baseball History Photo Album, edited by Yakyukaisha, Yakyukaisha, 1923. National Diet Library Digital Collection

BGM
All_the_Love by Noru
Narration by Video Production Company VIDWEB (https://vidweb.co.jp/)

My name is Mayu Noda. The more I learn about shrines and temples, the more I am overwhelmed by the unknown.

They are mysterious sanctuaries. I'll be sharing the charm of my beloved shrines around Tokyo, and occasionally temples too.

Even the smallest shrines have a history of Japanese people cherishing their deities.

If you have the time, please visit a shrine near you.

You can connect with your ancient Japanese ancestors.

My dream is to see Japanese people once again lining up at shrines and temples to pray.

Please also support this channel.

A historical tale: The beginning of young Oh Sadaharu's dream! A miraculous story of a shrine: Oshiage Tenso Shrine

The Japan You Don't Know.