For the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and Yomiuri Giants, it was business as usual on the eve of the 2012 Japan Series.
Both teams practiced for about two hours apiece at Tokyo Dome in anticipation of the title series, which begins Saturday at the Giants' home park with a scheduled 6:10 p.m. start time.
"It's a very unique atmosphere," Giants manager Tatsunori Hara said of the Japan Series. "Even though we might be feeling nervous going into tomorrow's game, we are up to the challenge."