Sapporo Daiichi High School wins by a large margin; Hokkai High School narrowly defeats Sapporo Otani High School in a close game.

The Hokkaido High School Baseball Tournament is the regional qualifying competition in Japan’s northernmost prefecture for the prestigious National High School Baseball Championship. It has a long history, deeply intertwined with Japan’s beloved “Koshien” tournament culture, serving as the crucial gateway for Hokkaido’s top high school teams to reach the national stage. The tournament is a major summer event in the region, passionately followed by local communities who support their youth athletes.

The Hokkaido High School Baseball Federation is the governing body for high school baseball in Japan’s northernmost prefecture, organizing tournaments to select the region’s representative for the prestigious National High School Baseball Championship (Koshien). Its history is deeply intertwined with the national tournament, which began in 1915, serving as a crucial platform for developing young baseball talent in Hokkaido and fueling the region’s passionate baseball culture.

The Daiwa House Premium Dome is a multi-purpose indoor stadium located in Osaka, Japan, which opened in 1997. It is primarily the home field for the Orix Buffaloes professional baseball team and has also hosted numerous concerts and large-scale events. The stadium is notable for its distinctive dome structure, which provides a climate-controlled environment for year-round use.

Sapporo Nichidai High School is a private high school located in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. It was founded in 1950 as part of the Nihon University educational system, one of the largest university associations in the country, and is known for its strong academic and athletic programs.

Hakodatedai Hakuryo is a scenic observation deck located on Mount Hakodate in Hokkaido, Japan. It offers panoramic views of Hakodate city and its famous nightscape, which is considered one of Japan’s three best night views. The area gained prominence after the port of Hakodate opened to international trade in the late 19th century, with the mountain becoming a popular destination for its breathtaking vistas.

Hokkai High School is a private boys’ high school located in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, founded in 1911. It is well-known for its strong baseball program, which has a long history of producing competitive teams that frequently participate in Japan’s prestigious National High School Baseball Championship.

Sapporo Otani High School is a private high school in Sapporo, Japan, founded in 1922. It is affiliated with the Jōdo Shinshū Hongan-ji branch of Buddhism, reflecting the educational philosophy of its religious foundation. The school provides a general academic curriculum within the context of its Buddhist traditions.