Hideo Itami returns to Japan: photos | WWE

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Hideo Itami meets members of the WWE Universe of all ages during his return trip home to Japan.

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Itami is welcomed by more than 100 excited WWE fans at Reversal Harajuku store in Tokyo.

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Itami visits Tokyo to promote WWE's upcoming Live Events at Ryogoku Kokugikan July 3 and 4.

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The NXT Superstar is interviewed by more than seven major media outlets in mere hours.

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Itami joins two live radio broadcasts in Tokyo.

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He also shoots interviews at Japan's J Sports studio.

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The Japanese Superstar is thrilled to eat unagi (Japanese eel) for lunch while in his home country.

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Several young Itami fans from western Japan are excited to bump into Itami while on a school field trip.

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Itami strolls through Akihabara, the mecca of Otaku culture in Tokyo.

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The visit kicks off his second day of touring Tokyo with WWE.

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The NXT Superstar greets the WWE Universe at Parco Kichijoji.

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Itami meets many of his fans while at Parco Kichijoji.

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Not everyone is happy to meet the NXT Superstar.

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Next stop: Tower Records in Tokyo.

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The NXT Superstar talks to the WWE Universe about WWE's upcoming live events in Japan.

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Itami is presented with fan art at Tower Records.

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WWE fans of all ages meet their favorite Superstar.

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Finally, Itami participates in a meet-and-greet session with WWE Japan Shop.

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Itami and the WWE Superstars and Divas will wow the WWE Universe in Tokyo July 3 and 4.

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WWE's upcoming live events in Japan will be at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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