I've mentioned this in an earlier post, but I'm studying abroad in Osaka right now (Hirakata City to be exact). I plan on going to a few of the Spring Koshien (Japanese High School Baseball Invitational Tournament) matches in the next few days and just wondered if any other Cubs fans are going to be in the area or if anybody had any advice about other things I might do while I'm in and around Koshien Stadium. I've been lucky enough to catch some high school practice matches while here and can only imagine how awesome the tournament will be.

On a side note, I've been gifted two tickets to see the Hanshin Tigers and, barring any delay to the season, will cheer on Matt Murton in his second attempt to conquer the NPB.