The Dark Side of Demands: Shinnosuke Abe's Fall from Glory Shinnosuke Abe, manager of Japan's Yomiuri Giants baseball team, has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting his 18 year old daughter.
At first glance, this appears to be a personal tragedy for the Abe family and the team. However, it also highlights a disturbing trend in Japanese sports culture: the expectation of unyielding discipline and control.
Abe's reputation as a demanding manager is well known among Giants fans. He has a history of setting high standards, which some might interpret as admirable leadership.