WATCH: Oska learns Japanese traditional dance

Dec 06, 2019
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WATCH: Oska learns Japanese traditional dance

Published Dec 06, 2019

Naomi Osaka is embracing her culture as she attempted to do a Japanese traditional dance. As the 22-year-old says, she's new, but the dance goes well.

Osaka was born in Osaka, Japan to a Japanese mother and Haitian father. She's grown up mostly in Florida, but speaks Japanese and has always represented Japan.

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The world No. 3 may be improving her familiarity with Japanese traditions for the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo.