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Japan has special relationship with Ohtani
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Shohei Ohtani makes the Tokyo Dome go WILD as he CRUSHES a home
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball
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Shohei Ohtani probably won't sign with your team
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Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out Mike Trout to Lead Japan to WBC Title
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Shohei Ohtani home run and strikeouts: Angels' star has a big two
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball
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Shohei Ohtani Ks Mike Trout, Japan beats Team USA in WBC final
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World Baseball Classic: Ohtani Shohei's return to Japan prompts
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Shohei Ohtani delivers in two-way role to help Japan defeat China