The highly-anticipated Koshien Stadium, a venerated stage for Japan's high school baseball, kick starts its season with a thrilling match between teams from Soseikan and Komatsu Otani.

In Japan, Koshien, the national high school baseball championship, is a major event tantamount to the Super Bowl or World Cup. It generates nation-wide buzz and attention as teams from different provinces clash in a battle of skill, teamwork, and tradition. This not only showcases the nation's sporting talent but also reflects a deep-seated societal value of perseverance and discipline.

Similar to American football in the US, high school baseball in Japan receives high-profile coverage, garnering national attention and fervor. It shares similarities with homecoming games in the U.S, however, there's more national significance attached to it in Japan, which correlates to the prestige of winning this tournament.