The media learned on Wednesday that Kosuke Fukudome returned from the US.  He is expected to spend the rest of the year in Japan before heading to Hawaii in January for workouts.  Source: Sanspo 11/15/2012

The Tigers are looking to respect Fukudome's wishes about waiting for the US market, but may also have a chance to sit down with him sometime soon.  Source: Sponichi 11/15/2012

The Yokohama Bay Stars are waiting to hear back from Fukudome as well.  Source: Daily Sports 11/15/2012