Dodgers’ Japanese Players to be Honored With Mural in Torrance

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A new mural featuring the Japanese stars of the Los Angeles Dodgers is coming to Southern California.

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Famed artist Robert Vargas is creating the new mural, titled “Samurai of the Diamond,” on the side of the DoubleTree hotel at 21333 Hawthorne Blvd. in Torrance.

Oct 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) and pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) celebrate with the Commissioner’s Trophy in the clubhouse after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Specifically, the mural will show Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, Vargas said on Instagram.

“This mural is intended to celebrate the greatness that these foreign-born players have brought to this community and [Japan’s] friendship city ties to Torrance,” he wrote. “Torrance has the largest Japanese population in North America and this mural is intended to foster #Unity and serve as a cultural bridge from Los Angeles to Japan.”

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The mural is scheduled to be unveiled on March 24, and on Tuesday, Vargas posted a video of himself in action.

In the video, he’s working hard, painting away at a face while stories above the hotel’s parking lot.

Where Else Can I See Dodgers Murals?

Los Angeles loves a mural, and sports legends like Kobe Bryant and Francisco Valenzuela are frequent subjects.

Nov 1, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A mural of Los Angeles Dodgers former pitcher Fernando Valenzuela by Robert Vargas is painted in Boyle Heights. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Dodgers Nation detailed some of the best murals for fans to visit after the 2024 World Series.

While many of them feature former Dodger great, others feature current stars like Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Kike Hernandez.

Mar 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fans walk beneath a mural of Fernando Valenzuela before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Some are more lifelike, while others, like Freeman’s, depict him in a more artistic setting.

In this case, the first baseman is shown as Lady Liberty — tinted a mint green, naturally — holding a torch in place of his bat.

Do you have a particular favorite mural showing a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers? Are there any Dodgers you think deserve a mural who don’t already have one? Let us know in the comments!

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