Let's examine the long history of the Japan vs. Korea baseball rivalry as we prepare for the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

CORRECTION: The 2015 Premier12 was the last time Ohtani played for Samurai Japan in a tournament. He played in exhibition games in 2016 (when he hit a ball through the roof of Tokyo Dome) in preparation for the 2017 WBC but missed the tournament due to an injury.

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