English Yusei Kikuchi Spots in Japan
A major league pitcher. A power pitcher who delivers fastballs close to 100 mph from the left arm, and also throws sliders and changeups.During high school, he led Hanamaki Higashi to the runner-up position in the Koshien tournament.
Afterward, he went through the Seibu Lions and then moved to MLB. He is currently with the Blue Jays.
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
Men Tan Pin
A Chinese ramen shop near Hanamaki Higashi High School that many players have frequented.Inside the shop, you can find photos and autographs of Yusei Kikuchi.
The recommended dish is the tantanmen.
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〒025-0064 岩手県花巻市桜台２丁目１２−１１
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