Koshien

The tournaments are known, respectively, as Spring Koshien and Summer Koshien after the 55,000-capacity stadium where they are played. citation In Cuba, baseball is a mandatory part of the state system of physical education, which begins at age six.

It’s not just any soil — it’s from Koshien Stadium.

The National Summer High School Baseball Tournament, held every August at historic Koshien Stadium, is arguably the country’s most popular sporting event.

At Koshien Stadium, Shotaro Kasahara (6-4) limited Hanshin to a run over 7-1/3 innings and Zoilo Almonte went 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBIs in Chunichi’s win.

Teenagers become national heroes on Koshien’s diamond.