Quite a few Japanese teams looked at MLB and copied (or homage?) some teams.
Hiroshima Toyo Carp is based on the Cincinnati Reds
Yomiuri Giants is based on the New York Giants
Chunichi Dragons is based on the Los Angeles Dodgers
Kintetsu Buffaloes in the 90s looked like a cross between the 90s Vancouver Canadians and the 70s Atlanta Braves
Orix BlueWave looked like the 1989 Williamsport Bills (ok this one is probably just a coincidence)
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