Hilarious Images That Prove You Can Never Take a Serious Photo With Historical Monuments!

Hit a Home Run

Baseball is a beloved sport in Japan, with a history dating back to its introduction in 1872 and the establishment of professional baseball in the ’20s. The popularity of the sport increased further after World War II, and the game became more mainstream through the manga series “Dokaben” by Shinji Mizushima.

This statue depicts Taro Yamada, the protagonist of the series, and is a popular landmark in Niigata, Japan, often used for humorous photoshoots like this one. Given Yamada’s reputation as a powerful hitter, it’s likely the man in the photo will fly a great distance if he swings the bat.

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