10/27/2026
Packed four caps for Japan. Came home with seven. Here are the three new ones up close.
1. Houston Astros. Maroon and gold, laurels on the front, 45th anniversary patch on the side. The Cap, Tokyo.
2. Tokyo Giants. Navy, tan brim, 1934 Tokyo patch. Also The Cap.
3. Yomiuri Giants. Black with the orange YG. Donoban, Kyoto.
I went in expecting fitteds on every block. Saw a handful. The real ones were on the walls.
And yes, I flew to the other side of the world and bought my own team. Calling it research.