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Ohtani, Japan and Tokyo

Associated Press News on MSN · 3d

Shohei Ohtani came home as a national hero, and he didn't let Japan down at the Tokyo Series

Shohei Ohtani's every step, swing and smile were intensely followed this week during his homecoming at the Tokyo Dome, an event that would make most mortals wilt under the pressure. The Japanese slugger was introduced before each at-bat to loud roars that continued until a few seconds before the pitch,

CNN International on MSN · 4d

‘This is baseball country’: MLB season gets underway in Japan as national hero Shohei Ohtani inspires Dodgers’ win over Cubs

Baseball fever swept through Tokyo on Tuesday as the MLB season got underway, offering fans a rare opportunity to glimpse homegrown star Shohei Ohtani in action.

U.S. News & World Report · 3d

A 10-Year-Old Boy in Tokyo Ended up With Shohei Ohtani's First Home Run of the Season

Old Boy in Tokyo Ended up With Shohei Ohtani's First Home Run of the Season TOKYO (AP) — Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan. Sitting in right-center field on Wednesday night at the Tokyo Dome,

Japan become 1st nation to qualify for World Cup

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Japan becomes first non-host nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Japan is coming to North America, and maybe Houston. The Blue Samari defeated Bahrain at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, Japan, on Thursday to book the team's spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It is the first country outside of the three host nations — the U.

Japan National Football Team's Upcoming Friendly Matches for World Cup Preparation

The Japan national football team is gearing up for the World Cup with a series of friendly matches scheduled for October and November 2023. Following their recent 2-0 victory against Bahrain, the team has solidified its place in the World Cup finals,

Japan become first nation to qualify for World Cup as Kamada, Kubo strike

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo struck in the second half to earn Hajime Moriyasu's side a 2-0 win over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium and confirm their place at next year's finals.

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Baseball in Japan looks about the same, but the food and the vibe are different

The jammed sellout at the Tokyo Dome as the Dodgers and Cubs opened their regular season had a different vibe than the usual ...

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In baseball-mad Japan, Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers triumph on Opening Day

The baseball-mad country of Japan greeted perhaps the brightest star it has ever produced with silence. When Shohei Ohtani ...

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Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 3-0 to Hanshin Tigers in exhibition game at Tokyo Dome

Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers at the Tokyo Dome on . The Cubs lost 3-0.

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The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it’s looked like the Hanshin Tigers

TOKYO (AP) — For two days in Japan, it’s the Hanshin Tigers who have have looked like the class of the National League. In ...

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Why are Cubs and Dodgers playing in Japan in the middle of March?

The MLB season opens in Japan on Tuesday with a duel of Japanese stars on the mound. And then there's Shohei Ohtani, too.

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From Oh to Ohtani: How Japan developed a generation of baseball superstars (again)

The Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs is a full circle moment for Japanese baseball.

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How Dodgers fans in Japan can get a break on high ticket prices for team’s visit

While the cheapest ticket prices for the two-game season-opening series are more than $1,000, a new fan club offers them for ...

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