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Shohei Ohtani signed the biggest free agent deal in baseball history.

December 11, 2023

Good Afternoon. Today is Monday, December 11. We cover the Asian news, culture, and entertainment you need to know in under two minutes!

Shohei Ohtani Signs $700M Deal With Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB: Shohei Ohtani signed the biggest free agent deal in baseball history and will be playing with the Los Angeles Dodgers next season.

  • The Japan native’s contract entails $700 million for 10 years and is the most lucrative contract the sport has ever seen.

  • Ohtani posted on his Instagram, “To all the fans and everyone involved in the baseball world.. I have decided to choose the Dodgers.”

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Davis Goes Viral For Being The Hotspot for Kpop

Kpop: Spotify Wrapped has brought a spotlight to the small town of Davis in California for its sheer quantity of Kpop fans.

  • Spotify released a new feature called “My Sound Town”that provides a location where other users have similar tastes in music.

  • Davis went viral on social media for being the “Sound Town” for Kpop fans with UC Davis students joining in on the fun

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These golden-brown delights are the perfect fusion of crunchy goodness and savory fillings.

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Mochi: Indulge in the subtle elegance of Japanese Daifuku Mochi. Perfect for Snacking, Perfect for Savoring!

Game On: Revive the classic spirit of Mahjong with this game set that features 148 tiles and a vintage rosewood veneer case.

Music: BTS Suga's 'D-Day' and NewJeans' 'Get Up' have been named in the Top 100 Albums of 2023 by Rolling Stone.

USJ: The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba XR Ride ~Mugen Train Chasing Dreams~ is set to return to Universal Studios Japan.

Crafts: Starbucks Japan is teaming up with Kyoto artisans to sell a collection of traditional Japanese New Year’s decorations.

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