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national championship game held in Japan every January 3 that determines the champion of the X-League. The game was originally a collegiate all-star game until 1983. From 1984 to 2021, the game matched the champions of the Japan X Bowl with the college Koshien Bowl winners. The game can draw over 30,000 spectators.

All Star Era

National Championship Era

X-League vs College Era Results

X-League Championship Era

Records of teams

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* (Japanese) American football bowls American football competitions American football in Japan Sports competitions in Japan College football bowls 1984 establishments in Japan Recurring sporting events established in 1984 Events at Tokyo Dome {{americanfootball-stub