Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By STEPHEN WADEMarch 4, 2026 at 05:53 PM

Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

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Shohei Ohtani is participating in the World Baseball Classic games in Tokyo, Japan, in March 2026. He was photographed with his Japanese teammates during a practice session and group photo opportunity. The article highlights Ohtani's presence and importance to the Japanese team. The photos also show Japanese fans reacting to a Women's Asia Cup soccer match between Japan and Taiwan in Perth on the same day. The World Baseball Classic is an international baseball tournament, and Ohtani's participation is generating significant attention in Japan.

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