Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵

🇯🇵 Japanese enthusiast 🏍 Honda HELIX & Cross Cub 110 🚗 JDM Cars ⚾ MLB & Soccer Sharing Japanese culture with the world.

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

Most people know Japan for anime.
I'm here to show you the side of Japan they don't.
🏍 Honda HELIX & Cross Cub 🚗 Legendary JDM cars ⚾ Japanese baseball stars 🏯 Local culture & hidden places
Straight from Japan 🇯🇵
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[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

Hello to all my American friends！🇺🇲

Excited for Yoshinobu Yamamoto's start tonight!

The bullpen got worked hard yesterday, so maybe today's the day Yamamoto goes the distance?

If anyone can throw a complete game, it's him!

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

@ChefJag @TalkinBaseball_ I'm looking forward to it!

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

@makeminea_99 Yeah, I figured as much!

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

Hello to all my American friends！🇺🇲

I’ve realized that my productivity at work has taken a significant hit lately, and I’m 100% sure I know why. I probably check the Dodgers' score more often than I check my actual work emails. 😅

When the team is playing, my focus is completely split. Is it even possible to stay concentrated on a spreadsheet when Ohtani is at the plate, or when Yamamoto is dealing on the mound? My brain just doesn’t work that way anymore.

Some might call it a distraction, but I call it "prioritizing the important stuff." My work inbox might be full of unread messages, but my happiness levels are at an all-time high. Watching this group of guys play the game with such passion and joy—it’s honestly contagious. It turns a boring Tuesday afternoon into something you can’t look away from.

To all my fellow Dodgers fans out there, be honest: How many times have you "accidentally" checked the score during a meeting today? Let’s be real, we’re all in this together! 💙⚾️

​#Dodgers #DodgerBlue #Ohtani

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

@ChefJag @TalkinBaseball_ Hoping for great performances from the Japanese athletes!

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

The result? A team that doesn't just win games; a team that manages their own evolution. Baseball is shifting from a game of raw power to a game of disciplined adaptation. If you want to understand the future of the MLB, look at how this team prepares, not just how they score.
​What do you think? Is this 'Kaizen' approach becoming the new standard in baseball? Would love to hear your thoughts. ⚾️💙
​#Dodgers #MLB #Kaizen

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

Hello to all my American friends！🇺🇲

The Dodgers’ current dominance isn’t just about having the best roster on paper.

If you look closely, there’s a quiet, fundamental shift in how this team approaches the game.

As a Japanese fan, I see a pattern here that most MLB analysts often overlook.

Let’s talk about the 'Silent Advantage' of the current Dodgers squad. 🧵

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

This is the Japanese 'Kaizen' philosophy in action. In Japan, we are taught that physical talent is just the baseline; mastery comes from the mental discipline to refine the smallest details every single day. The Dodgers haven't just signed Japanese stars; they have adopted this relentless pursuit of refinement into their culture. It’s contagious. Even the American players are adjusting their routines to match this standard.

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

@speedyclaxton21 I understand how badly you want to play in the match, but if it turns into a more serious injury, it’ll be a huge problem. So I really want you to rest and get proper treatment.

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

Hello to all my American friends！🇺🇲

I'm worried about Shohei Ohtani's knee.

I think he should focus on recovering without pushing himself, and for now, concentrate on hitting until he's fully healthy. 🙏⚾

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

@JackLantern2009 Gas is a sure thing! Cheaper than anywhere else!

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

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I went to Costco today!

The seasonal Hawaiian pizza is back, and I really wanted to try it. 🍕🌺

I also picked up some salmon sushi! 🍣

What's your favorite thing to buy at Costco? 👀

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

@aytoozeeusa That sounds like an amazing game day! Thanks for the tips. I can't wait to experience it someday! 💙⚾

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

Hello to all my American friends！🇺🇲

My ultimate bucket list goal is to finally make the trip from Japan to Dodger Stadium. I want to put on my jersey, grab a Dodger Dog, and join the loudest, most passionate fanbase in MLB. 🌭⚾️

​The energy I see through the screen is absolutely insane, but I know it's 100x better in person. I can’t wait to be in the stands with you all someday and cheer for our boys in blue! 🏟️💙

​Dodger fans, what is the one thing I absolutely MUST do when I finally make it to the stadium? Help me build my dream itinerary! 👇
​#Dodgers #DodgerStadium

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

Hello to all my American friends！🇺🇲

Shohei Ohtani's surprising side: mobile gaming edition
Back in his 2018 rookie year with the Angels, Ohtani got hooked on a mobile strategy game called Clash Royale.

Before long, he'd pulled half the team in with him — road trip buses turned into impromptu tournament halls. Even former Nippon Ham teammates back in Japan and a few Red Sox players somehow joined in, forming a worldwide clan made up entirely of pro baseball players.

The biggest spender in the group? None other than Mike Trout, the team's highest-paid player at the time.

Turns out two-way dominance wasn't the only thing Ohtani could pull an entire clubhouse into.

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

@0331KSR Absolutely! You're so right!

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

@MarkHobbs1958 That's awesome! I don't think it's available at Costco in Japan. I'll definitely try Peet's Coffee if I ever visit the Bay Area. Thanks for sharing your story! ☕💙

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

@Hynek_Maneuver Nice！

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

Hello to all my American friends！🇺🇲

1/12 — Early Life

Shohei Ohtani was born July 5, 1994, in Oshu (then Mizusawa), Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

His father Toru was a former corporate-league baseball player; his mother Kayo competed in badminton at the national level.

The youngest of three kids, Shohei joined Little League at age 8, following his older brother. His name was chosen by his father as a tribute to Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a legendary 12th-century warrior tied to the Iwate region — "Sho" evokes Yoshitsune's famous leap between ships, "hei" comes from Hiraizumi, where Yoshitsune spent his final years.

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

@CineWooPirate18 Thank you!

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

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2/12 — Hanamaki Higashi High School

Ohtani attended Hanamaki Higashi High School, following his idol and future MLB teammate-to-be, Yusei Kikuchi, who'd starred there before him.

As a junior, he became the first Japanese amateur pitcher ever recorded throwing 100 mph (160 km/h).

He reached Koshien, Japan's iconic national high school tournament, in both spring and summer.

Heading into the 2012 draft, Ohtani publicly stated his intention to skip Japanese pro baseball entirely and go straight to MLB.

[Takumi from Japan 🇯🇵 @TheVelocityVers]

@mcheno17 アメリカでも本格的な和菓子買えるんですね！