2017 Japan Region Participant

Keitaro Miyahara drove in five on three hits to lead Japan past Southwest 12-2 on Sunday.

Japanese captain Keitaro Miyahara provided the early momentum needed for Japan as they beat Mexico, 5-0 in the 2017 International Championship.

Japan defeated Mexico 5-0 on Saturday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Keitaro Miyahara struck out Carlos Garcia to finish off the game.

Tokyo Kitasuna Little League from Japan has created quite a legacy when it comes to the Little League® Baseball World Series.

The field of 16 at the Little League® Baseball World Series is down to its final four teams, with the one-game playoffs for the United States and International Championships set to decide the two teams that will meet for the 2017 LLBWS World Championship.

Japan defeated Canada 10-0 on Wednesday as three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Yuya Nakajima induced a fly out from Robert Orr to finish off the game.

Japan grabbed an early lead on its way to a 4-1 victory over Asia-Pacific on Sunday. Japan scored on a single by Ryota Ono and a single by Yuya Nakajima in the first inning.

Japan defeated Australia 8-0 on Friday as four pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Keitaro Miyahara struck out Tom Stancic to finish off the game.

The 71st Little League Baseball® World Series begins on Thursday, Aug. 17, in South Williamsport, Pa. There are 16 teams, eight U.S. Region teams and eight teams from International Regions, competing for this year’s Little League Baseball World Series Championship.

Tokyo Kitasuna Little League emerged victorious at the 2017 Little League Baseball® Japan Region Championship, defeating Chibashi Little League, 17-0, in the final game on Sunday, July 23.