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Shōta Imanaga Spots in Japan
A baseball player who played for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and is now playing for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball.He is a left-handed pitcher known for his lively fastball. He has been performing well since his first year in the majors and is expected to continue as a leading ace.
[INDEX]Komazawa University Kanda Myojin Shrine Sukesan Udon Chicago Kalbi Japanese BBQ Meigetsukan Uehommachi Main Store
Komazawa University
The alma mater of Shōta Imanaga.When he was young, he wasn't a highly noticed player, partly because of his shorter stature.
However, during high school, he impressed with his fastball that reached 144 km/h, catching the attention of scouts. Despite this, he did not turn professional and chose to attend Komazawa University.
He grew into the top left-handed pitcher in the country and was ultimately selected by the Yokohama DeNA BayStars as their first-round draft pick.
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
The Chicago Cubs, with Shōta Imanaga, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Shohei Ohtani, held the opening game in Japan.The Cubs visited Kanda Myojin Shrine to pray for a sure victory.
MLBシカゴ・カブスの皆様が神田明神にお越しになりました
— 神田明神 (@kanda_myoujin) March 14, 2025
選手のご活躍とご家族の幸せ、チームの繁栄を祈念した御守を特別に奉製し、シカゴ・カブス関係皆様にお渡ししました
日本の文化を尊重する姿勢に感銘を受けました。良い1年になりますように。
※神田明神の社頭では頒布しておりません pic.twitter.com/uk5kBT5nQ9
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Sukesan Udon
Sukesan Udon is a very popular udon chain that operates in Kyushu.It is common to have the udon served with a soft texture and topped with burdock root tempura.
Sukesan Udon has also expanded into the Kanto region, and Shōta Imanaga, who often ate there in his hometown, has been appointed as the brand ambassador.
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Chicago Kalbi Japanese BBQ
A BBQ restaurant in Chicago.Kenta Maeda, who has played for teams like the Tigers, had a meal here with Shōta Imanaga.
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Meigetsukan Uehommachi Main Store
The yakiniku restaurant where the WBC players held a rally.Many popular players such as Darvish, Ohtani, Sasaki Rōki, Yamamoto Yūshin, Imanaga Shōta, Okamoto Kazuma, Togō, Nootbaar, and Mizuhara Ippei gathered there.
The payment was made by Darvish and Ohtani.
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