Japan’s love for the Los Angeles Dodgers is no secret.
Los Angeles has become a hotspot for Japanese-born stars to flourish in their MLB careers. During their first season with the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto won the first World Series title of their career.
Signing starting pitcher Roki Sasaki only amplified Japan’s support for the franchise. The country’s support for the team may have contributed to his decision to join Los Angeles.
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The Dodgers revealed a plan to create fan clubs in Japan to unite the franchise’s international supporters.