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sports2 years ago•7 min saved

"Shohei Ohtani's Gambling Scandal and Interpreter Relationship: Media Coverage and Supreme Court Ruling"

The gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter has shaken the Japanese people due to their cultural aversion to gambling, with Ohtani denying involvement and accusing his interpreter of stealing money. Japanese media are reluctant to criticize Ohtani and view him as a victim, while also being cautious about speculating on the situation. The scandal has generated significant attention in Japan, where Ohtani is treated with great deference, and the coverage often relies on translations of American stories.

via Los Angeles Times|

#cultural-aversion-to-gambling #gambling-scandal #japanese-media

sports-and-entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Shohei Ohtani Opens Up About Surprise Marriage to Japanese Wife"

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani revealed more details about his marriage and wife in an exclusive interview with a Japanese media outlet, sharing that he's about two years older than his wife, they enjoy watching "House of Shinobi" on Netflix, and he appreciates that he feels the same with her as he does when he's alone. On the baseball field, Ohtani is performing well in Cactus League play with the Dodgers.

via Dodgers Nation|

#baseball #dodgers #japanese-media

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Shohei Ohtani's Free Agency Decision and its Impact on MLB and Japanese Media

The decision of Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani in free agency has significant implications for Japanese reporters covering his career in the United States. Reporters like Taro Abe and Nobuhiro Saito, who have relocated to Irvine, California, to cover Ohtani, may have to uproot their lives if he signs with a team outside of Los Angeles. Despite the potential challenges, these reporters recognize Ohtani's immense popularity and the importance of covering his career. They are prepared to move to a new city to continue chronicling his journey, even without the promise of a lucrative contract.

via Los Angeles Times|

#free-agency #japanese-media #los-angeles-angels