81.  But Japanese fans will have to compete with a satellite audience.

82.  Two-time NHK Trophy winner Philippe Candeloro of France finished seventh, but he apparently won the most number of flowers from young Japanese female fans.

83.  Two-time NHK Trophy winner Philippe Candeloro of France finished seventh, but he won the most bunches of flowers from young Japanese female fans.

84.  Japanese fans were clearly following Nomo, who received a two million dollar bonus when he signed with the Dodgers in February.

85.  Japanese fans had to compete with a satellite audience in the biding expected to last for four hours.

86.  Japanese fans, who were still elated with the Japanese Team victory at sports bars downtown Osaka, sent a congratulatory message to Korean fans.

87.  Japanese fans will get a taste of the NHL when two season-opening games are played in Tokyo next October.

88.  Japanese fans might only get visits from their best talent if US clubs ignore Japanese customs and deal directly with players as the Yankees did with Irabu.

89.  Police have boosted security as Japanese fans, despite their history of non-violence, have been the only ones whose boisterous excitement has veered towards hooliganism amid mounting expectations.

90.  Since then, many Japanese fans have switched their allegiance to traditionally strong football nations, such as England, Brazil and Italy.