00:00Japanese takoyaki, Korean kimchi pork, Czech creamy roast chicken, and Australian barbecue
00:06sausages.
00:07Just in time for the World Baseball Classic.
00:10An American pizza chain in Taiwan has released a new pizza featuring popular dishes from
00:15each country that Taiwan's national team will be going up against in the group stage.
00:20But it's not just a meal, it's a strategy.
00:23That's because people in Taiwan believe in the power of eating their opponents, or
00:29going up against Korea, we're eating kimchi, going up against Japan, ramen's for dinner.
00:34The logic behind it is simple.
00:36By tucking into their favorite foods, we're eating the opponent's luck.
00:40People in Taiwan shared their thoughts on this unique pre-game ritual.
01:04But excitement for Team Taiwan goes well beyond pizza.
01:08During major match-ups, convenience stores and major snack chains release limited edition
01:14packaging or special baseball team designs to rally support.
01:18The energy can also be felt among many here as Taiwan prepares to face Australia in its opening
01:24match on Thursday.
01:26I want to go to Japan.
01:27I want to go to Miami.
01:29I want to go to Miami.
01:33So as Team Taiwan steps up to the plate in Tokyo this week, will these lucky charms help
01:39them hit it out of the park?
01:41Don't know.
01:44Tastes pretty good though.
01:48Which means there was a fair point of time.
01:48It has brought the food that he wants to eat, but that's why he wants to eat.
01:48There are so many food that we've ever seen about.
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