Author: Mari Yamaguchi / AP

Shohei Ohtani made history by being the first major leaguer to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. This remarkable feat was celebrated across Japan, with extra newspaper editions printed for fans to read on their way to work. Ohtani achieved this milestone during a game where he hit three home runs and stole two bases, leading his team to victory. The news of Ohtani’s accomplishment quickly became the top trending topic on social media, with praise pouring in from all corners, including from the Japanese government. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi congratulated Ohtani on…