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Naomi Osaka honors 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 walked onto court at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo wearing a blue-and-white cape adorned with cranes, a tribute to her Japanese heritage, before defeating Jasmine Paolini in the first round. The homecoming moment drew attention as Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, competes at the tournament in her mother's home country.

Why now: Osaka is playing in Tokyo and made a striking cultural statement in her opening-round win

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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