From the hundreds of fans eagerly awaiting their arrival at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Thursday to the more than 10,000 strong packed into the Tokyo Dome for their first practice, the Los Angeles Dodgers are soaking in rock star treatment in Japan.

The Dodgers begin defense of their World Series Championship with a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome. While the Tokyo Series is technically being played on neutral ground, there’s no question where the hearts of the Japanese fans lie.