MLB’s 2025 Season Kicks Off in Tokyo with Ohtani, Yamamoto, Suzuki & Imanaga

Baseball fans worldwide are gearing up for a historic start to the 2025 MLB regular season, as the Tokyo Series presented by Guggenheim takes center stage at the Tokyo Dome. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs will clash in a two-game series on March 18th and 19th, showcasing an electrifying mix of MLB’s finest talent, including three Japanese superstars returning to their home country.

For the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani, a native of Oshu, Jap, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, from Bizen, Japan, will lead the charge, bringing their dynamic pitching and hitting prowess to the international stage. Meanwhile, the Cubs will counter with Shota Imanaga, hailing from Kitakyushu, Japan, and Seiya Suzuki, from Arakawa, Japan, adding an extra layer of excitement to this East-meets-West showdown.

Here in Tokyo, the word on the streets is that tickets have sold out at breakneck speed, with some now being resold online at double the original price. While the demand is a testament to Japan’s deep love for baseball, it raises questions about accessibility and fairness—something that MLB may need to look into to ensure this landmark event remains memorable and fair for all fans

As the countdown to Opening Day begins, the Tokyo Dome is set to become the center of the baseball universe. The energy will be electric, the stakes will be high, and fans across the globe will be watching as the 2025 MLB season begins in spectacular fashion.