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Naomi Osaka honours Japanese heritage with crane cape at Tokyo Open

Original: Naomi Osaka paid tribute to her Japanese heritage by wearing a blue-and-white cape adorned with cranes before beating Ja

Naomi Osaka stepped onto court at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo wearing a blue-and-white cape adorned with cranes, a nod to her Japanese heritage. The four-time Grand Slam champion then beat Jasmine Paolini in her first-round match, drawing warm attention from fans and media in Japan and beyond.

Why now: Osaka is playing her home tournament in Tokyo and her symbolic outfit alongside a win over a top opponent is drawing attention.

Naomi OsakaJasmine PaoliniPan Pacific OpenTokyo

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• Naomi Osaka paid tribute to her Japanese heritage by wearing a blue-and-white cape adorned with cranes before beating Jasmine Paolini in her first-round match at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/1… · thejapantimes · 1

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