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The Samurai Japan team has introduced a new victory celebration that mimics the motion of whisking matcha tea. The gesture, captured in a video posted by university lecturer Jeffrey Hall, shows players raising their hands and swirling in a fluid motion that echoes the traditional tea ceremony.
The World Baseball Classic kicks off on March 3 and runs through March 17, with Japan’s star players Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto drawing large crowds. Fans are already speculating that the matcha‑inspired dance could become a popular way to celebrate wins during the tournament.