Evolution Baseball
Japan Tour
Play. Learn. Experience.
A once-in-a-lifetime baseball journey to Japan—play local teams, learn Japanese culture firsthand, connect with players your age, attend NPB games, and explore Tokyo & Osaka as one team.
Three Ways to Transform
Experience baseball, culture, and team growth in Japan
Compete Against Japanese Teams
Play games against local youth and club teams, learn new styles of baseball, and build friendships through post-game exchange. Competitive—but centered on connection.
Learn from Japan's Baseball Culture
From pre-game routines to team etiquette, players experience Japan's different baseball style and mindset through local team exchange and visits to stadiums, museums, and the craftsmanship behind Japanese equipment.
Grow as a Team Off the Field
Travel, explore, and share big moments together—building confidence, leadership, and memories that last far beyond the trip.
Japan Baseball Tour Overview
Dates
8 nights 10 days
International tour
Cities
Tokyo · Kyoto · Osaka
Japan-wide baseball journey
Group
Players, coaches, chaperones & bilingual coordinator
Full support team
Who It's For
12U to 16U baseball players
Youth baseball players
What's Included
- International round-trip flights (Edmonton ⇄ Japan)
- Hotel accommodations throughout the tour
- All ground transportation in Japan (bus & Shinkansen)
- Games and practices vs Japanese youth & club teams
- NPB professional baseball game tickets
- Cultural activities (Koshien Stadium, Baseball Hall of Fame, sightseeing)
- On-site coordination, coaches, and bilingual support
- Most meals are included—hotel breakfast, team lunches, and dinners
Japan Baseball Tour · 8 nights 10 days
A once-in-a-lifetime baseball journey across Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. International round-trip flights (Edmonton ⇄ Japan).
DEPARTURE
Departure Edmonton – Flight to Tokyo
Begin your journey to Japan.
TOKYO ARRIVAL
Tokyo Arrival
Arrive in Tokyo and transfer to hotel.
Welcome Orientation
Team meeting, schedule review, and trip expectations.
TOKYO
Team Practice
Practice session in Tokyo.
Sightseeing
Explore Tokyo's attractions and culture.
TOKYO
Game vs Local Team
Competitive matchup against a Japanese team.
Japanese Baseball Gear Shopping
Visit elite baseball shops for gloves, bats, and gear.
Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame
Explore the history of baseball in Japan.
NPB Game at Tokyo Dome
Yokohama Baystars vs Yomiuri Giants.
TOKYO
Game vs Local Team
Another competitive matchup in Tokyo.
Sightseeing
Explore Tokyo's attractions and culture.
TOKYO
Game vs Local Team
Competitive matchup in Tokyo.
Free Time & Family Choice
Free time to explore with your family—shopping, sightseeing, or rest.
KYOTO
Shinkansen to Kyoto
Experience Japan's world-famous bullet train.
Kyoto Sightseeing
Temples, shrines, and traditional districts.
Travel to Osaka
Transfer to Osaka for the remainder of the tour.
OSAKA
Game vs Local Team
Competitive game in Osaka.
Sightseeing – Osaka Castle
Visit the historic Osaka Castle.
NPB Game at Koshien
Hanshin Tigers vs Yokohama Baystars.
OSAKA
Game vs Local Team
Final competitive game of the tour.
Free Time & Family Choice
Free time to explore with your family—shopping, sightseeing, or rest.
RETURN
Return to Edmonton
Depart Japan and arrive back in Edmonton.
Who’s Behind This Trip
The Evolution Baseball Japan Tour 2026 is brought to you by the program, the travel partner, and your on-the-ground coordinator.
Evolution Baseball, Lehman's Baseball, The Turf Training Center & Rawlings have partnered to offer a premier environment for dedicated baseball student-athletes seeking to compete at the next level.
Our job is to provide a safe & competitive program that will give the dedicated baseball athlete all the tools required to find success at their next level of baseball. We use the latest technology to aid our players in their development and focus on communicating effectively so that players have the best opportunity to excel.
A significant emphasis is placed on the athlete's mechanical movements, the mental aspects of the game, and the speed, strength, and athleticism training needed for players to be successful at the elite level. Evolution Baseball will provide everything required for athletes to improve. The only thing left to do is sign up, put the work in & be ready to get “Better Every Day!”
Jordan Blundell
Owner of Evolution Baseball and Manager, Energy City Cactus Rats
Jordan Blundell is the Manager of the WCBL Energy City Cactus Rats and Director of Baseball Operations for the Cactus Rats Baseball Club.
Coach Blundell brings over 20 years of coaching experience, including 12 seasons as Head Coach at Vancouver Island University, where he led the Mariners to a CCBC Championship in 2010 and helped place more than 150 players into scholarship collegiate baseball opportunities, with two players being selected in the MLB draft. He has also earned honors such as WMBL Coach of the Year (2008), CCBC Coach of the Year (2010) and a B.C. 18U Provincial Championship (2016).
A former NAIA All-American and Hall of Fame inductee at the University of Jamestown, Coach Blundell played in the 2004 NAIA World Series and went on to compete professionally with the Schaumburg Flyers of the Northern League.
We Retreat
We Retreat designs and manages team travel experiences that combine sports, culture, and logistics, so players and families can focus on the experience. We handle hotels, transportation, scheduling, local coordination, and bilingual support from start to finish.
We’re IATA-certified and have supported companies with flights and hotels as well as team-building program design for remote teams and HR leaders. We also organize creator retreats (fitness, yoga, and more), conference tours, and sports event trips.
Yumezo Densaki
Born and raised in Osaka, Japan, Yumezo came to the United States to play baseball and pursue his education. He played junior college baseball in California and Oregon before continuing his career at an NCAA Division II program in Arkansas, where he served as a starting pitcher.
Since then, Yumezo has been dedicated to creating pathways for Japanese players—high school, college, and professional—to compete and develop in the U.S. He has also worked at the professional level as a Japanese interpreter, including with the Seattle Mariners during the 2020 season in support of right-handed pitcher from Japan, Yoshihisa Hirano. Yumezo currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, and provides bilingual (English/Japanese) on-the-ground support for teams traveling between Japan and the U.S.
Tour Packages
Player Package
For participating athletes
per person
- International round-trip flights (Edmonton ⇄ Japan)
- Transportation in Japan (Bus and Shinkansen)
- Housing (8 nights)
- Most meals are included; hotel breakfast, team lunches, and dinners a day except 2 dinners at NPB games)
- Tickets for two NPB games
- Activities (TBD)
Family Member Package
For family members
per person
- International round-trip flights (Edmonton ⇄ Japan)
- Transportation in Japan (Bus and Shinkansen)
- Housing (8 nights)
- Most meals are included; hotel breakfast, team lunches, and dinners a day except 2 dinners at NPB games)
- Tickets for two NPB games
- Activities (TBD)
All prices are per person. Activities are subject to final confirmation.
Pricing includes all listed items. Additional expenses may apply for personal purchases and optional activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour is designed for Evolution Baseball players and related team members in the Edmonton area. It is open to 12U–16U players who have prior baseball experience and are comfortable participating in organized team practices and games. Family members are also welcome to join the tour.
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