In the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the vibrant neighborhood of Little Tokyo is about to welcome a towering addition to its skyline: a larger-than-life mural featuring none other than Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ newest superstar.
Located on the expansive wall of the 11-story Miyako Hotel, this stunning artwork is the brainchild of acclaimed artist Robert Vargas. As reported by the Japanese-American newspaper The Rafu Shimpo, Vargas’s masterpiece is already capturing attention as it gradually comes into focus.
Although the mural won’t be fully unveiled until March 27, just in time for the Dodgers’ highly anticipated home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, its massive scale—measuring an impressive 150 feet by 60 feet—is already apparent to passersby.
Even in its current state, Ohtani’s likeness is unmistakable, his face taking shape alongside a portion of the iconic Dodgers’ logo. With meticulous detail and vibrant colors, Vargas’s artwork promises to showcase Ohtani in action, embodying both his prowess on the pitcher’s mound and his explosive power at the plate.
For Dodgers fans and baseball enthusiasts alike, this mural represents more than just a stunning piece of street art—it’s a testament to Ohtani’s meteoric rise to stardom and his status as a cultural icon. As the finishing touches are applied, anticipation is building for the moment when this larger-than-life tribute will be revealed in all its glory.
Stay tuned as we countdown to March 27, when Little Tokyo’s skyline will be forever transformed by the presence of Shohei Ohtani, immortalized in paint and celebrated by fans across the city.
