Overview
- The national championship game at Tokyo Dome on January 3 ended 9–7 in Panasonic's favor.
- The result delivered Panasonic a second consecutive Rice Bowl title and the sixth in team history.
- Panasonic did not score a touchdown but shut out Obic in the second half.
- Kicker Saeki made three field goals, including the go-ahead kick in the fourth quarter.
- The Rice Bowl has served as the X-League championship since 2022, and Panasonic has now reached the game five straight years.