Prominent Baseball figure, Shinjo, has recently advised for more running training for Arihara of Japan's Second Army Baseball team. This advice follows the observation of Arihara's performance recently, prompting Shinjo to suggest running as a way to improve agility, speed, and overall performance. Details about how this will be implemented, or when these adjustments will take place, have yet to be released.
In Japan, baseball is highly valued and considered the national sport. Shinjo, a popular figure in baseball, providing advice is not uncommon and often seen as helpful; his advice reflects the frequent investment in the improvement and success of teams. Arihara's well-being, performance, and the Second Army's overall performance are likely a main focus in sports conversations across Japan.
In other sports-loving nations, like the U.S. or EU, advice from seasoned pros or successful coaches is also common. However, the distinct difference may lie in Japan's emphasis on continuous training, self-improvement and holistic development that extends to all aspects of life, including sports.