Japan’s World Baseball Classic Champions Visit Prime Minister Kishida

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On November 15th, 2017, the Japanese World Baseball Classic (WBC) Champions were invited to visit Prime Minister Kishida in Tokyo. The team, led by manager Hiroki Kokubo, was welcomed by Prime Minister Kishida and his cabinet members. The team was honored for their victory in the 2017 WBC, which was held in March of this year.

The Japanese team won the tournament by defeating the United States in the final game. This was the first time Japan had won the WBC since its inaugural tournament in 2006. The team was praised for their hard work and dedication throughout the tournament, and for their ability to come together as a team to achieve their goal.

During their visit to Prime Minister Kishida, the team was presented with a special award from the Prime Minister himself. He congratulated them on their victory and thanked them for their hard work and dedication. He also praised them for being an example of what can be achieved when a team works together.

The team also had the opportunity to meet with other government officials and members of the public. They were greeted with cheers and applause from the crowd, and were presented with gifts from the public.

The visit to Prime Minister Kishida was a great honor for the Japanese WBC Champions. It was a chance for them to be recognized for their hard work and dedication, and to be thanked for representing Japan in the tournament. The team will always remember this special moment in their lives, and will continue to strive for excellence in all their future endeavors.