Shohei Ohtani‘s impressive career with the Dodgers has drawn significant media attention, making it challenging for him to maintain his privacy. Previously, a gambling scandal cast a shadow over his reputation, initially pointing to Ohtani as the culprit. It was later revealed that his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, had embezzled $16 million from his bank account.
Recently, Ohtani has faced another breach of privacy. Last month, Japanese media outlets Fuji TV and Nippon TV covered his purchase of a $7.8 million mansion in Los Angeles in great detail.
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The coverage included aerial views of the property and interviews with neighbors, creating a spectacle around his personal life.
Such reporting raises serious concerns about security, especially given the rise in celebrity home burglaries in the United States, some involving kidnappings and ransom demands. For someone as high-profile and wealthy as Ohtani, these risks are not insignificant.
Since the incident with his former interpreter, Ohtani has become increasingly wary of Japanese media, particularly due to invasive investigations into his personal life and family.
In response to the mansion coverage, the Los Angeles Dodgers revoked the media passes of the involved outlets.
Response from the media
When questioned about their coverage, both Fuji TV and Nippon TV were unresponsive. Nippon TV’s Public Relations Department declined to comment.
“Regarding the questions we received today, we are very sorry, but we are not answering any questions regarding the interview,” they noted.
“Thank you for your understanding.”
Fuji Television’s response was similarly dismissive, with their Corporate Public Relations Department stressing that they “have nothing to say in particular.”
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