If Shohei Ohtani's upcoming return to Japan ignited a storm of anticipation, the announcement of the Dodgers' season opener against the Cubs in Tokyo has blown it even further. The post “Shohei Ohtani Is Like Justin Bieber!

The Los Angeles Dodgers will once again kick off the MLB regular season in the Tokyo Series. Last season, they faced off against the San Diego Padres; this year, they will take on the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers get this opportunity in consecutive years largely because of their star player,

Having achieved remarkable milestones in Major League Baseball to the point where his name is already being discussed for the Hall of Fame, Ohtani has emerged as Japan's greatest superstar, surpassing Ichiro Suzuki, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. He is loved as a star symbolizing Japan, not just as a sports star.