Diamond Diplomacy

A project in San Francisco, CA by Flying Carp Productions
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Diamond Diplomacy reveals often-controversial pivotal moments, as baseball has been tossed between the U.S. and Japan since 1872.
Backers: 253
Average Pledge Per Backer: $161

Funded: $40,777 of $40,000
Dates: Sep 26th -> Nov 5th (40 days)
Project By: Flying Carp Productions
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We did it! Thanks to all of you!

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Congratulations Cubs! + 48 hours left to reach our goal!

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Mashi says "Congratulations Cubs!" What a game! What a series! Now that it's over, there are 48 hours left to reach our goal.  Our last $1,111 match challenge was a success! $2,222 in place. Now thanks again to Ken and Julie, there is one last... (Read More)

Thanks for your votes, we won IndieWire's "Project of the Week!" + 3 Days to go!

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you for voting for Diamond Diplomacy! We won IndiWire's "Project of the Week!" Please help us get to our goal! Tell your friends, post on Facebook, Tweet, ReTweet, and please consider an increase your pledge, there are 3 only days left! Thanks... (Read More)

New Match gift! Babe Ruth print added! Vote for us on IndieWire!

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Match challenge number one was a success! Thank you Ken and Julie! And now we've been given another match challenge gift by John Kickuchi and Debra Coggins, for $1,111! Please help spread the word! Any current pledge increases will also match dollar... (Read More)

Thank you Rafu Shimpo for the nice words about Diamond Diplomacy!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The Rafu Shimpo Newspaper in Los Angeles gave Diamond Diplomacy a very nice write up today! Please check it out:  http://www.rafu.com/2016/10/a-shared-love-of-the-game/    (Read More)

Thank you so much! 10 days left to raise $15K, plus a match gift in play!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

72 hours to take advantage of a $1,000 Match Gift!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
For 72 hours every new pledge, and any pledge increases, will be worth double! Thanks to Ken Nelson and Julie Hettiger's $1,000 match gift, every dollar is worth two, $10 = $20, $100 = $200, up to $1,000! We have some new gifts and have 10 days left... (Read More)

Thank you IndieWire for making us Project of the Day!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We are honored to be project of the day! Please help us reach our goal! Check it out help us spread the word! http://www.indiewire.com/2016/10/project-of-the-day-diamond-diplomacy-1201739620/ IndieWire! Project of the Day!    (Read More)

Here's the live stream of the Lefty O'Doul's party!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
For those who could not join us at Lefty O'Doul's in San Francisco, AND for those who came out and want to see the party on video, here is the link to view the Kickstarter Live Stream video:... (Read More)

Thank you all for a wonderful event last night!

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all who attended the party! And thank you to all who joined us virtually on Kickstarter Live Stream! And thank you to all who supported! I hope you had fun and enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere of a true San Francisco icon, Lefty... (Read More)

New rewards just added! Babe Ruth books, Yomiuri Giants signed ball!

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all,  I hope to see some of you at the Lefty's party tomorrow night! Please RSVP here and join us:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diamond-diplomacy-kickstarter-celebration-at-lefty-odouls-tickets-28056028336 And for anyone who can't be there,... (Read More)

Party at Lefty O'Doul's in San Francisco!

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Lefty’s on Union square is throwing us a mid campaign party on Monday eve. Oct. 17th!   Lefty O'Doul with Crown Prince of Japan 1949. Lefty was inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame Please join filmmaker Yuriko Gamo Romer, her producer... (Read More)

"Maeda Monday" and other new reward gifts

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for a great start! We are 41% to the goal, with 26 days to go. Please check out our "Thank You!" page on the Diamond Diplomacy website: http://www.diamonddiplomacy.com/thank-you We have added some new rewards. "Maeda Monday!" a Kenta... (Read More)

In honor of the San Francisco Giants Wild Card game tonight - a new gift offered

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Sending the luck of the legacy of all the Giants before them for tonight's wild card game! This new gift "SF Giants Alumni Assn" features balls signed by: Mashi Murakami (1964-65), Kensuke Tanaka (2013), and Nori Aoki (2015) + a digitally streamed... (Read More)

Thank you all for a great week one!

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all the backers and all the sharers! You've helped us earn the "Projects we Love" honor! We'd love for you to keep up with helping us to get the word out. In the meantime we've added a few new reward gifts, please check them out.... (Read More)

Thank you all for a fabulous Day One!

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We are off to a great start! Our day one backers helped to get us the "Projects We Love" status from Kickstarter! Please help us to keep up the fun and enthusiasm. Special thanks to our Day One backers: Rob Fitts, Julie Hettiger, Ken Nelson, Kellie... (Read More)

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