Renowned actors Ken Watanabe and Kazunari Ninomiya are playing an exciting role in revving up enthusiasm for Samurai Japan, Japan's national baseball team, in the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Their high-profile support aims at rallying public sentiment and boosting the team's morale, adding a new spark to Japan's passion for baseball. Details of their contribution remain under wraps, creating an air of speculation and anticipation among fans.

In Japan, baseball is considered a national pastime and commands wide public interest. Celebrities leveraging their influence to support the sport is seen as contributing to national unity and pride. It's an engaging way to fuse popular culture with sports, adding a touch of glamour and adventure to the game.

In the US, celebrities often play a similar role supporting sports teams, appearing at games, promoting teams on social media, and sometimes even investing in teams. The involvement of high-profile personalities brings extra attention and excitement to sports events.