The Los Angeles Dodgers' impact extends beyond baseball to tourism, especially from Japan, driven by star players like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Adam Burke from the Los Angeles Tourism Board reveals that 80-90% of Japanese tourists visit Dodger Stadium, often attending multiple games. The Dodgers are evolving into a major international brand, enhanced by Ohtani's stellar performance and connections back to Japan through manager Dave Roberts and rookie Roki Sasaki, solidifying a continuing cultural exchange.
"It is a reason why people are choosing to come to Los Angeles. The other thing that's really critical is that people are not just coming to see one game."
"Through Ohtani's dominance in his first year in Los Angeles... the Dodgers are becoming a brand much bigger than baseball."
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