Orix Buffalos on November 14th

As you said, the baseball season ends in October. So I can't envision why there would be a game on November 14th. Perhaps there is some type of training for the next World Baseball Classic or something, but in that case I have no idea why two pro teams would be playing against each other.

My first thought was that it was for the Fall Phoenix League. But that's an educational league for farm players between October 7 to 23. In favor of that idea is that on October 14 the Buffaloes' ni-gun (farm) team, Surpass, takes on the Marines (ni-gun team) at Sun Marine Stadium. Are you positive about the month?

The other possibility is a fan appreciation day as these are often held in November. The Buffaloes are holding theirs (Bs Fan-Festa 2008) on November 24 at Kyocera Dome. Besides the wrong date, these don't tend to be games against an opposing team but rather events where players and fans can mingle with one another.

I'm afraid that I need a little more information to track down what this is about. From the details so far, it just sounds like a Fall scrimmage game.

Thanks Folks,

From what I'm gathering this has to be some sort of exhibition game or the tour group I'm going with is completely wrong on the details of their trip options.

I think I'll hold off until I get to Japan and if a game is available to be seen that evening, then I'll check one out.

Thanks for all of the help.

Unless Kinchan and the Golden Golds are in town, then I don't think that there's any baseball happening at the Kyocera Dome. Must've been an error from your tour group.

The Masters League (old timer's pro league) does open its season on Nov 14, but in Sapporo Dome.

The Asia Series is being played in Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14th. So, at least you do have a baseball option. And an interesting one, as this game will feature the Japan Series champs.