A black and white landscape photograph showing Japanese men playing baseball. The two men in the foreground are crouching and facing away from the camera. Behind them, is a standing man holding a baseball bat upright in his right hand. Two other men, presumably fielders, can be seen in the backfround. Behind them is a two-storey building with various window. Original caption (handwritten in ink beneath): [derogatory] 'JAPS PLAYING BASEBALL'. 'Jap' is an offensive term for Japanese people.

Baseball was introduced to Japan in the nineteenth century when American traders, diplomats and educators began working in the country. A professional league was established during the the two World Wars. Baseball remains very popular in Japan today.