From Baseball Pitcher to Bench: Ex-Nippon Ham Fighter, Miyadai, Sails Through Bar Exam

Ex-professional baseball player for the Nippon Ham Fighters, Miyadai, has notably transitioned career paths by passing the Judicial Examination in Japan in his first attempt. This shift from sports to the legal profession was announced recently and has attracted considerable attention. Miyadai's successful hurdle of the challenging exam, renowned for its low pass rate, further illuminates his multifaceted talents beyond sports.

Passing the judicial examination in Japan, particularly on the first go, is a significant achievement due to the notorious difficulty and the low pass rate. In Japanese society, a transition such as this, from a baseball player to a legal professional, is considered commendable as it reflects a strong perseverance to adapt and excel in varied fields.

In the US and EU, it's not uncommon for athletes to transition into different careers after their sports stint, but transition into law is less common due to the intellectual rigor and extensive time commitment it requires. Therefore, Miyadai's achievement could be even more highly regarded in international contexts.

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