Shinjuku, Tokyo
Shinjuku is one of the 23 districts that make up Tokyo, Japan. Takashi Tachikawa was born here. Shigeru Mizuhara and Michihiro Takabatake died here.
Educational establishments located here[edit]
- Kaijo High School
- Shinjuku High School
- Tokyo International University
- Waseda High School
- Waseda University
Teams that have played here[edit]
- Toei Flyers, Pacific League (1962-1964)
- Kokutetsu Swallows, Central League (1964-1965 midseason)
- Sankei Swallows, Central League (1965 midseason-1965)
- Sankei Atoms, Central League (1966-1969)
- Yakult Atoms, Central League (1970-1973)
- Yakult Swallows, Central League (1974-2005)
- Tokyo Yakult Swallows, Central League (2006-Present)
During the 1969 season the Atoms was in the process of being transferred to the Yakult Corporation and were renamed the Atoms mid-season.
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