Kyocera Dome is a strange building to look upon.

It stands out against its otherwise normal surroundings and its circular shape and silver color give it a definite sci-fi vibe. The curve of the roof rises up from the middle of a wavy tube that snakes around the dome's circumference. It so resembles a spaceship few would be surprised if one day it just suddenly blasted off back to where it came from.

A suitably weird setting to kick off the Japan Series in this undeniably weird season.