Vancouver mayor declares Asahi Day in honour of historic Japanese Canadian baseball team

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim declared Thursday, Jan. 11, Vancouver Asahi Day to honour the legendary team that played in the city from 1914 to 1941, before being disbanded due to the internment of Japanese Canadians in 1942.

Vancouver mayor declares Asahi Day in honour of historic Japanese Canadian baseball team
A man sits on a bench wearing a baseball uniform

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim declared Thursday, Jan. 11, Vancouver Asahi Day to honour the legendary team that played in the city from 1914 to 1941, before being disbanded due to the internment of Japanese Canadians in 1942.