Ohtani mania takes over Tokyo

The World

With the LA Dodgers one win away from claiming the World Series championship title, all eyes are on star player Shohei Ohtani. That is especially true in Japan, where bars are opening at 9 a.m. for Ohtani fans to watch their hometown hero play live. Rebecca Rosman reports from Tokyo. 

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