kenleewrites in 日本

The (東京六大学野球連盟) Tokyo Big6 Baseball League consists of Keio, Waseda, Hosei, Meiji and Rikkio. All famous universities in Tokyo.

Before I forget. Let me just plug this in.

The Graduate School of Science and Technology at Keio has an international program if you’re looking for an opportunity to further your studies in Japan. There’s also a scholarship possibility too. You can also find out more about some of the research labs at Keio’s YouTube channel if you’re interested.

Anyway, this is by far, my favorite photo of the match. ^^. It’s not of baseball, but rather of a Keio ōendan (応援団) member. An ōendan is a Japanese version of a cheering squad. There are both male and female members. Female members are more or less like their counterparts in the US, with the sexy outfit and all. Male members are dressed Men in Black.

The championship match today is held at the Meiji Gingu Baseball Stadium.

Keio’s has a huge flag.

Beer ladies making their rounds.

Keio’s warming up on the field.

WAHHHHHHHH!

Both teams warming up. Waseda’s in white.

Asahi beer this time.

The match begins with a humble bow.

Where’s the half naked guy?

The Waseda supporters.

They have their own oendan and cheerleaders too.

See the ball fly!

Do you think it was a hit?

There were definitely more Keio supporters that day.

Keio cheerleaders as seen from Waseda.

I snuck into the Waseda oentai. The designated Waseda supporters section. Wasn’t in my Keio colors that day. ^^.

Keio cheerleaders.

People just like having their photos taken. ^^.

Teamwork.

Waseda pitchers threw some very fast balls. 140-150km/h.

Victory! 慶大優勝! Keio University’s Victory!

It was my first time at a baseball match. I sort of know the rules, but have never been a huge fan. We don’t really play baseball in Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. Do you play baseball? Or at least know the rules?

When I wasn’t out and about snapping photos, I was on the edge of my seat throughout the match. Won’t forget the feeling I felt when we hit our first home run. It was exhilarating!

We won 6-4. It was a tiny lead. When 2 strong teams square off, the difference is usually very small. Maybe that’s why it was so exciting towards the end. You never know when the tide will turn.

Have you been to a live baseball match? Or do you even like baseball?