📍Shohei Ohtani: Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture
The Shohei Ohtani manhole is located in his hometown of Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, often placed near central areas like Mizusawa Esashi Station, which serves as a gateway to the region.
📍Roki Sasaki: Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture
You'll find Roki Sasaki's manhole cover in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, a city deeply affected by the 2011 tsunami and Sasaki's personal history. It's likely placed in a rebuilt area or public space symbolizing the city's resilience.
📍Yusei Kikuchi: Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Yusei Kikuchi's manhole cover is situated in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, the prefectural capital. Look for it in central Morioka, possibly near the train station or other significant public locations.
📍Yu Darvish: Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture
His manhole cover is in Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture. It's expected to be placed in a accessible public area, potentially near civic centers or parks.
📍Yuki Matsui: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Yuki Matsui's manhole cover can be found in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Given his past with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, a likely spot would be near Yokohama Stadium or other major public areas.
📍Shota Imanaga: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
His manhole cover is in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Search for it in central or tourist-friendly areas of Kitakyushu, perhaps near Kokura Station.
📍Lars Nootbaar: Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture
Lars Nootbaar's manhole cover is located in Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Prefecture, his mother's hometown. It's typically placed in a visible public square or park within the city.
📍Seiya Suzuki: Arakawa Ward, Tokyo
The manhole is placed in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo, a general area within the ward.
📍Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
His manhole is located in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, within a public area.
📍Masataka Yoshida: Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
The manhole is in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, likely in a central or public space.
📍Kodai Senga: Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture
His manhole is installed in the Central Park of Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture.
📍Tomoyuki Sugano: Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
The manhole for Tomoyuki Sugano is in Sagamihara City, Chuo Ward, Kanagawa Prefecture, in a public area where it was recently unveiled.
Major League Baseball created and installed commemorative manholes in Japan to celebrate the extraordinary success and cultural impact of its active Japanese players, recognizing them as heroes in their home country and hometowns. This initiative leverages Japan's unique "manhole art" culture, where decorative covers are a cherished part of urban landscapes, transforming mundane infrastructure into engaging public tributes. By placing these artistically designed manholes in locations significant to each player's journey from their roots to the MLB, the league aims to highlight their inspirational stories, deepen fan engagement, and bridge the cultural connection between Japanese baseball heritage and the global stage of Major League Baseball.
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