I remember hating “Japan” when I started playing billiards. Although it is usually a billiard where two people play against each other, in “JAPAN”, it is the mainstream to play with three or four people, so the time to play is short, and above all, I have lost greatly to the advanced players. But someday I fell in love with it.
The reason I love it is probably the feature of the game.
I find the more aggressive rules than the usual rules to be very interesting, such as trying to pocket the target(score) ball at the side pockets and the emphasis on breaking-and-run-out.
I’ve always wondered why there is no “JAPAN” match, but when I think about it again, it’s natural. The rule of “JAPAN” is the oral succession unwritten rule.
Who can hold a game match for which the rules are not clear?
I would like to see the world’s top players playing “JAPAN” or “59”. The appearance that points are accumulated. And I also want to play with them as a player.
So, when I first thought about what I could do, I thought it was necessary to clarify the rules and show them to the world.
You can watch videos of “JAPAN” or “59” on Youtube. However, foreigners who do not understand the rules do not know what is fun. Of course, it is also for Japanese billiard players who rarely touch “JAPAN”.
I tried my best to understand the rules. And I managed to attach English sentences while making full use of the translation function so that it can be understood not only in Japan but also overseas. It’s poor English, so I’m worried whether it will be transmitted to foreigners. If you are fluent in English, I would appreciate it if you could let us know about any incorrect English expressions.
I pray that “JAPAN” will spread all over the world and that the world billiards industry will be prosperous and bright in the future.