Before signing veteran pitcher Kenshin Kawakami, Atlanta Braves management first sought assurances that a Japanese player would be comfortable living here.

The Atlanta Braves on Jan. 13 announced the signing of their first Japanese-born player, a move that was met with excitement in the city’s Japanese community and predictions that it would energize tourism and business links between the two countries.The cultural transition for 33-year-old pitcher Kenshin Kawakami may be difficult at first, but he seems…

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As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world. An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils...

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