Like elsewhere, football is a year-round commitment for players in coaches. But in Japan, fans are able to see lots of competitive football in Spring and Fall.
While Autumn is considered the true regular season, teams are actually forged during the spring and summer. The spring seasons feature their own tournaments and games, and the atmosphere is a little more fun and relaxed. A little.
This weekend has a pretty full schedule at all levels, with games at Amino Vital, Kawasaki, as well as at Takai University Takamgahara Ground, and Gakushuin's ground in Mejiro.
The Harbors meet the Bandits in X-3 Tokyo Bayside Bowl action kicking off at 11 AM at Amino Vital. The Bandits prevailed over the Steelers 13-10 on May 3rd at Oi Dai-ni, when the Harbors soundly defeated Marubeni 34-7. That game will be followed by Japan Sports U vs. Meiji Gakuin at 13:30; and Tokyo Gakugei vs. Boei at 16:00.
Sunday morning High School Students will begin things there, followed by Medical school games at 13:30, and Kokushukan vs Rikyo in the later game. Meanwhile X-1 (Pearl Bowl) action continues this weekend at Kawasaki with double-headers scheduled for both days. X-1 continues playing 60 minute games, 20 minute half-times. More on that later.
