Yoshinobu Yamamoto Spots in Japan

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto / 山本由伸(@yoshinobu__yamamoto)がシェアした投稿

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is one of Japan’s finest pitchers, renowned for his pinpoint control, flawless mechanics, and calm presence on the mound — earning him the nickname “the precision machine.”

After showing exceptional talent in high school, he joined the Orix Buffaloes, quickly rising to become their ace. In Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), he achieved historic success, winning the Eiji Sawamura Award three consecutive years and multiple Pitching Triple Crowns (ERA leader, wins leader, strikeout leader).

In 2024, Yamamoto signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bringing his elite command and diverse pitch arsenal — including his signature forkball, curve, and splitter — to Major League Baseball. His combination of scientific precision and fierce competitiveness continues to impress both Japanese and American fans.

Yamamoto represents the perfect blend of discipline, artistry, and passion — a true embodiment of modern pitching excellence.

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Meigetsukan Uehommachi Main Store

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Manhole – Bizen City

Osakaya

Matsuhisa

Meigetsukan Uehommachi Main Store

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Meigetsukan Uehommachi, a long-established yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) restaurant in Osaka, became famous as the venue where Japan’s World Baseball Classic (WBC) team held their pre-tournament gathering.

The restaurant hosted a star-studded lineup, including Yu Darvish, Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shota Imanaga, Kazuma Okamoto, Shosei Togo, Lars Nootbaar, and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. Surrounded by the aroma of grilled meat and laughter, the players bonded as a team before heading into international competition.

In a heartwarming gesture, the bill was covered by Darvish and Ohtani, symbolizing their leadership both on and off the field. Meigetsukan has since become known as the “BBQ of Unity” — the place where Samurai Japan strengthened their spirit before conquering the world.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto Manhole – Bizen City

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Jun Oson(@junoson)がシェアした投稿

A collaboration between Major League Baseball (MLB) and local Japanese municipalities has led to the installation of special manhole covers honoring 12 active Japanese Major League players.

The manhole cover dedicated to pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been installed in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.

Each manhole features AR (augmented reality) functionality — when scanned with a smartphone, fans can enjoy related videos and digital content celebrating each player.

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Osakaya

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ヨッシーヨッシー(@sentianyidian)がシェアした投稿

There is a diner filled with childhood memories of pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, where he often ate when he was a member of a local youth baseball team. That place is “Osakaya.”
His favorite dish is the Yakiniku Set (grilled meat set), priced at 1,496 yen including tax.

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Matsuhisa

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Matsuhisa is a long-established Japanese restaurant that opened in Beverly Hills, USA, in 1987. It is renowned for serving sushi and Japanese cuisine created by owner-chef Nobu Matsuhisa.

After training as a sushi chef in Japan, Nobu Matsuhisa used his experiences in South America and Alaska to open Matsuhisa on La Cienega Boulevard in Beverly Hills. In its third year, the restaurant was selected as the top Japanese restaurant in the Zagat Survey, becoming a pioneer of the global Japanese-food boom. This restaurant later became the origin of the world-famous chain “NOBU.”

It is a high-end restaurant frequently visited by Hollywood celebrities and public figures, and has drawn attention because athletes such as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Yu Darvish have dined there. The menu focuses on fresh sushi and creative Japanese dishes, with a budget of around $150 per person including tip. There are also branch locations in cities such as Denver.

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