The Japanese observed soldiers playing baseball during the American occupation of Japan after World War II and later adopted it as one of their pastimes. This is an example of

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The adoption of baseball in Japan is an example of cultural diffusion, which is the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another. In this case, the Japanese adopted a cultural practice from the American soldiers.

The Japanese Observed Soldiers Playing Baseball During the American Occupation