Intercity baseball tournament
The intercity baseball tournament (都市対抗野球大会 Toshi Taikō yakyū taikai) of Japan, commonly known as "Summer All-star" (真夏の球宴 manatsu no kyūen), is an annual nationwide inter-city baseball tournament in Japan. The winners are awarded the "Black Lion Flag" (黒獅子旗 kurojishi ki), runners-up are awarded the "White Lion Flag" (白獅子旗 shirojishi ki).
| Sport | Baseball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| No. of teams | 32 |
| Country | Japan |
| Most recent champion(s) | Toyota (Toyota Motor Corporation) (2nd title) |
| Most titles | Team: ENEOS (12) City: Tokyo city/Tokyo (14) |
| TV partner(s) | NHK, Gaora |
| Official website | www.jaba.or.jp/toshitaikou/ |
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