The Battle of Thermopylae

... in Japan... on a football pitch... with kids

Say what you want about the rigid social structure, the prevailing anxiety about dishonour and the incredibly competitive schooling system, at least the Japanese know how to make good television.

While we're gathered around our giant flatscreens watching a Brazilian named after a fascist composer butcher hits, our friends in Tokyo are asking the big questions.

Like who'd win a football match? 11 men or 100 kids.