2023
2023 Topps Japan Edition Baseball Hobby Box
Topps baseball
Rookies
Sold out at every shop we track, in Canada and the US.
Sold out at every shop we track, in Canada and the US.
Other releases of Topps Japan Edition
Frequently asked
What makes 2023 Topps Japan Edition different from regular Topps?
The set uses the flagship design but adds the Japanese flag to every card and focuses on MLB players with Japan connections. It's an exclusive product sold primarily in Japan and celebrates the country's baseball culture.
Which players are the key cards to pull?
Shohei Ohtani and Masataka Yoshida are the marquee names since they play in MLB and have strong ties to Japan. Mike Trout also appears in the set. The WBC Japanese National Team insert cards feature these same players in a special subset.
What are the autograph options?
The set includes several autograph subsets: Topps Japan Edition Autographs (35 cards), 1988 Topps Baseball Japan Autographs (26 cards), Strength in Numbers Autographs (9 cards), and WBC Japanese National Team Autographs (4 cards). Exact pull rates aren't published.
Are there memorabilia cards in this product?
Yes. Relic cards appear in Rookie Patch (10 cards), Rookie Patch Autographs (10 cards), WBC Japanese National Team Patch (10 cards), and WBC Japanese National Team Patch Autographs (4 cards).
How does the 1988 Topps Cherry Tree Variation work?
It's a 35-card insert set that reimagines the classic 1988 Topps design with a cherry blossom theme. It's one of the most popular chase sets in the product and features top MLB stars.
What's the box configuration?
Each hobby box contains 24 packs with 10 cards per pack, for a total of 240 cards. The product was released in December 2023 and was available at convenience stores in Japan.
What are the best inserts in 2023 Topps Japan Edition?
Worth keeping an eye out for: 1988 Topps Cherry Tree Variation, WBC Japanese National Team, Strength in Numbers / Statistical Standouts, Rookie Patch Autographs.
When did 2023 Topps Japan Edition come out?
It dropped December 16, 2023.
What's in a 2023 Topps Japan Edition hobby box?
24 packs per box, 10 cards per pack
Where can I buy 2023 Topps Japan Edition?
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2023 Topps Japan Edition Baseball
2023 Topps Japan Edition puts a Japanese spin on flagship baseball cards, featuring MLB stars with the Japanese flag and a focus on players with ties to Japan like Shohei Ohtani and Masataka Yoshida. The set celebrates Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic victory with special WBC-themed inserts and autographs.
Autographs
Rare, odds not published
Inserts to watch
- 1988 Topps Cherry Tree Variation Popular retro-themed insert featuring 35 top MLB players with a cherry blossom design.
- WBC Japanese National Team 25-card insert honoring Team Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic championship.
- Strength in Numbers / Statistical Standouts 15-card insert set highlighting statistical leaders.
- Rookie Patch Autographs 10-card memorabilia set pairing rookie cards with autographs and patches.
Fast facts
- Released
- December 16, 2023
- Box config
- 24 packs per box, 10 cards per pack
- Set size
- 220 cards
- Top rookie
- Adley Rutschman