Property of the Meiji Shrine, it is the home field of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows professional baseball team.

In 1934, Ruth joined several other famous baseball players from the U.S., such as Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx, in a 22-game tour of Japan.

In 1964, the Tokyo Yakult Swallows moved into Meiji Jingu Stadium, replacing Korakuen Stadium, majorly because the Yomiuri Giants and the then named Toei Flyers (now Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters), also called Korakuen home, which made it quite overcrowded with teams.

Under the plans, Meiji Jingu Stadium will be demolished and rebuilt on the site of the rugby ground.

[5] Meiji Jingu Stadium makes frequent appearances in baseball-themed manga and anime, including the series Ace of Diamond and Gurazeni.

[7] Meiji Jingu Stadium appears in Season 2 Episode 8 of the Love Live!