Whether or not the Los Angeles Dodgers capture a World Series title, Ohtani has already marked his name in history. His 2023 season was nothing short of legendary, with many calling it the greatest individual campaign in Major League Baseball. Then the Japanese player became the first-ever player in MLB to join the 50-50 club – 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season.
Now, if you’re visiting Japan, you probably would want to familiarize yourself with some of their lingo, right? Japan has its own unique culture and a certain way of pronouncing names. Of course, no one would like to embarrass themselves by doing otherwise. So, who better to help than their homegrown talent Shohei Ohtani?
Shohei Ohtani gives us phrases we could use in Japan
David Vassegh of the Dodgers Talk podcast recently asked Shohei Ohtani if he has any tips to handle himself in Tokyo. Ohtani replied, “One good thing to do is to just remember a few Japanese phrases.” Shotime suggested David with some phrases like “Where’s the bathroom?” David also jokingly asked if the fans would be confused to see him in a Shohei jersey and New Balance shoes. Ohtani laughed and said that they would be excited to see David.
Shohei Ohtani is very familiar with the Tokyo Dome, where the LA Dodgers will begin the season in March. How thrilled do you think the Japanese player is to play in Tokyo while sporting a Dodger uniform? “So really excited to be able to, you know, play and hopefully we win a couple of games,” was his response. Who wouldn’t be thrilled to see their favorite perform live? Shohei is Japan’s pride and pleasure and this is well backed up by how the ticket sales have gone very high in the secondary market.
How much are the tickets seeking for the Dodgers-Cubs game in Tokyo?
Earlier this week, the team released a limited number of tickets to their season-ticket holders for the highly anticipated two-game series against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome on March 18-19. Those tickets sold out quickly, and now, fans looking to attend the games can find their seats—if they’re willing to pay a premium.
On resale platforms like StubHub, the prices are staggering, with tickets listed for as much as $18,000 for prime seats behind home plate. It’s clear that the opportunity to see a Dodgers-Cubs game in Tokyo is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and fans are willing to pay top dollar for the experience. Can you guess, as of January 28, what was the cheapest available seat for Game 1 of the series? $2,080 in the center field bleachers!
But for those seeking the ultimate view of this historic matchup, the most expensive seat—right behind home plate—is priced at a mind-boggling $18,011. Meanwhile, Game 2 of the series isn’t far behind, with the get-in price starting at just over $1,600 and the priciest ticket reaching over $19,000 for the same prime location.
Obviously! It’s not just about the game; it’s about witnessing the global spectacle of Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers, and the Cubs in one of the most iconic baseball venues in the world.
Are you thinking of visiting too?
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