English Shohei Ohtani Spots in Japan
At Hanamaki Higashi High School, he was a baseball player following in the footsteps of Yusei Kikuchi.He showcased his talent early on and later joined the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in professional baseball. As a two-way player who both pitched and batted, he garnered much attention.
In Major League Baseball, he joined the Los Angeles Angels. He excelled both as a pitcher and a hitter, winning the MVP award twice.
He is currently with the LA Dodgers.
[INDEX]Hanamaki Higashi High School 2021 MLB All-Star Game Monument Shin-Hanamaki Station Soup Curry Shippo Marukan Grand Dining Hall
Hanamaki Higashi High School
Hanamaki Higashi is the alma mater of pitcher Yusei Kikuchi.Of course, outsiders are not allowed to enter, but since it is adjacent to a park, it is possible to see the baseball practice ground. If you are lucky, you might be able to watch a practice game.
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〒025-0066 岩手県花巻市松園町５５−１
2021 MLB All-Star Game Monument
A monument was donated to commemorate the selection of Yusei Kikuchi and Shohei Ohtani, both alumni of Hanamaki Higashi High School, for the 2021 MLB All-Star Game.It's fascinating to see the handprints of Ohtani and Kikuchi imprinted on the monument.
It is located adjacent to the Hanamaki Higashi High School grounds, and it is possible to visit up close.
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〒025-0066 岩手県花巻市松園町５５−１
Shin-Hanamaki Station
Shin-Hanamaki Station is exclusively for the Shinkansen.The exhibition corner features valuable uniforms and autographs of baseball players associated with Hanamaki, including alumni of Hanamaki Higashi High School such as Shohei Ohtani and Yusei Kikuchi. Many professional baseball players, such as Yamakawa and Tonosaki, have also come from Fuji University in Hanamaki.
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〒025-0012 岩手県花巻市胡四王１丁目
Soup Curry Shippo
A delicious soup curry restaurant.Shohei Ohtani also visited in the past, and a commemorative photo of him is displayed on the wall.
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〒025-0073 岩手県花巻市一日市６−１
Marukan Grand Dining Hall
The restaurant on top of a long-established department store in Hanamaki City. It is a popular tourist spot where you can get a panoramic view of Hanamaki City.The "Chocolate Crepe," said to be a favorite of Shohei Ohtani, is available for a limited time.
Popular menu items include the "Large Soft Serve Ice Cream" and the "Napolitan Katsu."
My recommendation is the "Gyoza Set Meal."
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〒025-0087 岩手県花巻市上町６−２ マルカンビル 6F
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