nhk world's okada noriko looks at how one team is adapting. >> reporter: it was an unusual start to annprecedented situation. usually, players and coaches are drowned out by thousands of fans. but that wasn't an issue this weekend. and while there was no one in the seats, players did get some unexpected cheers. japanese baseball teams are known for having some of the most dedicated fan bases. among them is the yokohama base. it has one of the league's highest attendance records, surpassing 2 million last season. it had even installed 5,000 more seats to accommodate surging demand. but with games being played without fans in the stadium, the team has had to figure out ways to keep up the enthusiasm. >> translator: we are stepping up our preparations so that fans can be entertained, even if they can't attend the games in person. >> reporter: part of that effort includes giving fans a chance to be in the stadium, in a sense. for about $30, people could get their photos placed in the infield. the team also organized online meet-and-greets to connect playerers withanans. >> translatotor: th