Christopher John (C. J.) Nitkowski, born in New York, now plays for a Japanese baseball team, the Fukuoka Softbanks Hawks. You can read up more about him on his Myspace page or on his personal website: www.cjbaseball.com.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Fukuoka What caught me was his AP article about his family re-adjusting to so many cities in the U.S. and now in Japan. His two children are sent to an international school and have adapted quickly. This article is called: A Season In Japan Turns Into A Great Family Experience. If you get a chance, it's an enjoyable read.
Nakasu district, Hakata, Fukuoka (Famous for delicious eats) On his website you can get his autograph if you send a SASE (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope) to: Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks CJ Nitkowski Yahoo! Japan Dome Fukuoka, Fukuoka 810-8660 JAPAN Wow - he truly supports his fans! T. Ishizuka
