Keeping Up with Ohtani, Mitoma, and Japan’s Biggest Stars from Tokyo

Japanese sports fans follow athletes like Shohei Ohtani with the Dodgers and Kaoru Mitoma with Brighton, connecting to their performances overseas. With talent in MLB, European soccer, and rugby, managing schedules across time zones presents a challenge. Japan, 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles and 8-9 hours ahead of Europe, requires fans to adjust for games in varying windows. This outlines the time zone dynamics and a tool to assist in 2025.

Time Zone Dynamics

Japan’s position shifts game times significantly. Dodgers MLB games with Ohtani occur in the morning JST, overlapping with work hours. Brighton’s Premier League matches featuring Mitoma fall in the late evening or early morning. Real Sociedad’s La Liga games with Takefusa Kubo and Liverpool’s with Wataru Endo air in the early morning. Rugby’s Top 14, including players like Kotaro Matsushima, takes place in the early morning as well. Following these athletes—spanning baseball, soccer, and rugby—demands constant awareness of schedules. Missing a game risks delayed updates from online sources.

Viewing Challenges

Tracking multiple leagues tests fans’ organization. A Dodgers morning game might conflict with daily routines, while a Premier League evening matchup or a La Liga early morning fixture requires late-night or early rising adjustments. Rugby’s early morning slots add further complexity. Without a clear system, key moments—like Ohtani’s hits or Mitoma’s plays—pass unnoticed, with social media often providing results before viewing.

Fixtured Helps Keep Up with Japan’s Stars

Fixtured streamlines the process. Fans select teams—Dodgers, Brighton, Liverpool, Real Sociedad, or rugby squads—and the tool adjusts schedules to Japan Standard Time. It lists games such as Dodgers in the morning, Premier League in the evening, or La Liga in the early morning, with updates for changes. Morning summaries detail upcoming events, and pre-game alerts ensure preparation. This reduces reliance on manual tracking or multiple sources.

Following Japan’s Talent in 2025

Japan’s athletes excel abroad—Ohtani in MLB, Mitoma and Kubo in European soccer, Endo in the Premier League, and rugby players like Matsushima in Top 14. Monitoring their performances across continents requires structure. Fixtured provides a centralized schedule, enabling fans from Tokyo to Osaka to follow baseball mornings, soccer evenings, and rugby early mornings.

Download Fixtured from the App Store., input your teams—MLB, Premier League, La Liga, or others—and access the lineup.