With the Mariners and A's now in Japan, all eyes (and cameras) are on Ichiro?

The A's and Mariners have arrived in Japan, ahead of the Opening Series at the Tokyo Dome next week. The two-game set will mark the start of the 2019 MLB regular season, the second time the two AL West clubs have matched up for a Japan series since 2012.

This, of course, means one thing that is of supreme notoriety in the region: Ichiro is back in Japan. Suzuki is expected to suit up and play for the Mariners in their Opening Day lineup next week, which will obviously be a big deal.

Also a big deal? When he, Yusei Kikuchi and manager Scott Servais showed up for a press conference upon arriving in Tokyo.

The center of attention. #MLB開幕戦 pic.twitter.com/sL6W9VwO1O

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 16, 2019

The media attention was intense.

Think these guys are big here? #MLB開幕戦 pic.twitter.com/AeAG2wEoli

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 16, 2019

The A's, meanwhile, touched down after a 12-hour flight and hit the tarmac like movie stars.

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Twelve hours later... #MLB開幕戦

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How do you pass the time on a 12-hour international flight? Well, reliever Ryan Buchter took a microphone around the team's private jet and ... this happened.

During a twelve hour flight, you could expect things to get a little weird. Ryan Buchter grabbed a mic to get a feel for what the guys were looking forward to on their trip to Japan in something we like to call Open Buch. pic.twitter.com/Zx5UpUiIXE

— Oakland Athletics ???? (@Athletics) March 16, 2019

Here's Rickey Henderson strolling through the airport ahead of his involvement in the Opening Series Ceremonial First Pitch, which looks like it'll be pretty great.

Enter the ?#MLB開幕戦 pic.twitter.com/jKvTkd8ZfA

— Oakland Athletics ???? (@Athletics) March 15, 2019

On Saturday, the clubs hit the Tokyo Dome for some practice, drills and just taking it all in.

We postin’ about practice.

First workout from Japan is underway at the Tokyo Dome. pic.twitter.com/4oBN3xxt8N

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 16, 2019

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— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 16, 2019

Home sweet Dome. #MLB開幕戦 pic.twitter.com/tB5tf7btA1

— Oakland Athletics ???? (@Athletics) March 16, 2019

There's Ichiro, putting on a show as always.

Going to be watching this on loop for a bit. #MLB開幕戦 pic.twitter.com/L14v7ZGSpL

— MLB (@MLB) March 16, 2019

Matt Chapman looked in mid-season form defensively over at the hot corner:

New venue, same Chappy. #MLB開幕戦 pic.twitter.com/wy09Sc9jJl

— Oakland Athletics ???? (@Athletics) March 16, 2019

As did reigning American League home run leader Khris Davis, as he crushed (_khrushed_) baseballs all over the Dome.

KD brings the absolute thunder. #MLB開幕戦 pic.twitter.com/0JlMBtYbDC

— Oakland Athletics ???? (@Athletics) March 16, 2019

Be sure to tune in on Wednesday, March 21 when Kikuchi and the Mariners begin the 2019 season against Mike Fiers and the A's.