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What is Nippon Professional Baseball often referred to, outside of Japan?
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Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) is a professional baseball league in Japan. The league consists of 12 teams, six from the Pacific League and six from the Central League. The NPB is the oldest professional baseball league in Asia. It is often referred to as Japanese Baseball, outside of Japan.
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