With the sound of hard hits, blazing speed and dynamic super plays, the NFL is back in Tokyo for the first time in two years.

News photoFalcons QB Michael Vick throws a pass during practice at Tokyo Dome on Thursday. Atlanta takes on the Indianapolis Colts in a preseason game on Saturday night.

The Atlanta Falcons and the Indianapolis Colts, who are to play in NFL Tokyo 2005 on Saturday night at Tokyo Dome, had practice sessions in pads and shorts at the stadium on Thursday morning.