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Japan Unveils Matcha‑Inspired Victory Gesture for World Baseball Classic

March 3, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

The Japanese national baseball team has debuted a new matcha‑tea whisking celebration as the World Baseball Classic kicks off, with stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the spotlight.

Samurai Japan has introduced a new victory celebration that mimics a matcha tea whisking motion. The move was shown in a video shared by university lecturer Jeffrey Hall on X, and could become a popular way to celebrate wins during the World Baseball Classic.

The tournament begins Wednesday evening and runs through March 17, featuring stars like Shohei Ohtani and World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Fans can watch games on Fox or free streaming on Tubi.

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