World Series: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani fans take over Los Angeles

Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers Stadium

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People here in Little Tokyo, an historic neighbourhood in downtown LA, call it the “Ohtani effect”.

Shohei Ohtani – the Dodgers’ star player - looms large over the historic neighbourhood, personified in a 150ft (45m) mural and his name emblazoned across jerseys worn by fans here.

Baseball may be known as “America’s pastime”, but its biggest star is from Japan. The player signed a recording-breaking contract to play this season - a whopping $700m (£540m) over 10 years - and the hype surrounding him has only grown, luring in new fans and new traditions in multicultural Los Angeles.

Business has boomed here. Tourists come from all over - including from the star’s home country.

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