No one knows just how “wild” things will get during their week in Tokyo, where fans can’t get enough of the superstar and teammates Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki.

Hundreds of fans lined up 10 deep, hoping to catch a glimpse of the superstar on Thursday, but a temporary white wall was set up to shield the players in case they came through the arrival area.

Mamiko Tanaka made a classy move with her heartwarming welcome to all the Dodgers' wives and girlfriends ahead of their Japan trip.

The influx of Japanese players on the Dodgers' roster has allowed the Okinawa-born Dave Roberts to reconnect with his background, and now he's poised to guide his team in a season-opening series in Tokyo.

Dave Roberts has a signed a four-year contract extension to manage the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers through 2029