The Mitsui Golden Glove Award, sponsored by Japan's

Mitsui Group is one of the largest ''keiretsu'' in Japan and one of the largest corporate groups in the world. The major companies of the group include Mitsui & Co. ( general trading company), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Nippon Paper Industries ...

, is annually awarded to nine fielders in Japan's

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leagues by the

Nippon Professional Baseball or NPB is the highest level of baseball in Japan. Locally, it is often called , meaning ''Professional Baseball''. Outside Japan, it is often just referred to as "Japanese baseball". The roots of the league can be traced back to the formation ...

Association. The players are selected based on votes by TV, radio, and

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journalists with over 5 years experience covering Japanese professional baseball. The trophy is accompanied by prize money.

References

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