The 2023 World Baseball Classic has wrapped up with Japan clinching its third championship by beating the United States in the final.
Here is a collection of Kyodo News photos from the tournament.
Shohei Ohtani (hoisting trophy) and Japan teammates celebrate their World Baseball Classic championship after defeating the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 21, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Shohei Ohtani acknowledges fans after Japan beat the United States to claim the World Baseball Classic title at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 21, 2023. Ohtani was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Japan players give manager Hideki Kuriyama a victory toss after beating the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 21, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Shohei Ohtani reacts after closing out Japan's World Baseball Classic championship with victory over the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 21, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Munetaka Murakami hits a solo home run in the second inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 21, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
A ceremony is held at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 21, 2023, ahead of the World Baseball Classic final between Japan and the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Munetaka Murakami (3rd from R) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off two-run double in the ninth inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Munetaka Murakami hits a walk-off two-run double in the ninth inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting a double in the ninth inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Masataka Yoshida hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Luis Urias (3) celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the fourth inning of Mexico's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Japan at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Japan's starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is hit by a line drive off the bat of Mexico's Luis Urias in the World Baseball Classic semifinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Munetaka Murakami (L) reacts after hitting a walk-off two-run double in the ninth inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Munetaka Murakami (R) is splashed with a sports drink by teammate Roki Sasaki after hitting a walk-off two-run double in the ninth inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Trea Turner (C) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning of the United States' World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, on March 18, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Venezuela players celebrate after Salvador Perez hits a game-tying double in the fifth inning of their World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against the United States at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, on March 18, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Yu Darvish pitches in Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Italy at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 16, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Kazuma Okamoto hits a three-run home run in the third inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Italy at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 16, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Shohei Ohtani lays down a bunt single in the third inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Italy at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 16, 2023. (Kyodo)
Cuban players celebrate their World Baseball Classic quarterfinal victory over Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 15, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Japan's Lars Nootbaar makes a pepper-grinding gesture after reaching second base in the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 11, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Czech Republic's Martin Muzik fields a ground ball and throws to first base during the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against Japan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 11, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Shohei Ohtani of Japan hits a three-run home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 12, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Roki Sasaki (back, C) and other members of the Japan team observe a moment of silence at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo prior to practice ahead of their World Baseball Classic Pool B game against the Czech Republic on March 11, 2023, the 12th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Roki Sasaki of Japan pitches against the Czech Republic during a World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 11, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Japan's Masataka Yoshida hits a two-run single in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 10, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Japan's starting pitcher Yu Darvish lets out a roar after a called strikeout in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 10, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Japan's Lars Nootbaar catches a fly ball by Kim Ha-Seong of South Korea in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic Pool B game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 10, 2023. (Kyodo)
Japan supporters celebrate at a public viewing site in Tokyo on March 22, 2023, after Japan defeated the United States 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic final in Miami, Florida. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
U.S. supporters cheer at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 21, 2023, ahead of the World Baseball Classic final against Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Japan supporters celebrate at a public viewing site in Tokyo on March 21, 2023, after Japan defeated Mexico 6-5 in the World Baseball Classic semifinal game in Miami, Florida. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Mexico supporters cheer in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023, ahead of the World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Japan supporters cheer in a sport bar in Tokyo's Shibuya area while watching the Japan-Italy World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 16, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Supporters of Japan cheer in front of Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2023, ahead of Japan's World Baseball Classic Pool B opener against China. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Puerto Rico fans pose for a photo during a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Mexico at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Mexico fans pose in the stands during a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Puerto Rico at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo
Mexico fans wearing wrestling masks cheer in the stands during a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Puerto Rico at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2023. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo