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Japan's offense has been over-reliant on MLB stars like Seiya Suzuki, seen here making a hit against South Korea at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 12, 2026
Samurai Japan still faces lineup questions despite perfect WBC record
In the first three games in Tokyo, Japan relied heavily on its three major league stars at the top of the batting order: Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki and Masataka Yoshida.
Blue Jays third-baseman Kazuma Okamoto hits a two-run home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 23.
BASEBALL
Mar 4, 2026
Murakami and Okamoto put MLB prep on hold to answer the call for Samurai Japan
The players, who were pivotal to Japan winning the 2023 World Baseball Classic, flew in from spring training to help defend the title.
Yusei Kikuchi pitches for Samurai Japan during an exhibition game against the Buffaloes at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Monday.
BASEBALL
Mar 3, 2026
A calming presence and a ¡®strong heart.¡¯ Yusei Kikuchi all set for WBC.
The 34-year-old is making his Samurai Japan debut, and manager Hirokazu Ibata sees him as a valuable addition to the team.
Pairs figure skaters Riku Miura (left) and Ryuichi Kihara with their medals during a news conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan on Wednesday
OLYMPICS
Feb 26, 2026
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara vow to remain together after Olympic triumph
Of the 24 medals Japan won, a record for the nation at a Winter Games, the gold for Miura and Kihara was arguably the most memorable.
Ryoyu Kobayashi performs his first jump in the individual Large Hill HS137 on the third day of men's FIS Ski Jumping World Cup competition in Sapporo on Sunday.
OLYMPICS / Ski jumping
Jan 20, 2026
Ski jumper Kobayashi aims for more medals at Milano-Cortina Olympics
Kobayashi won the gold medal in the men¡¯s normal hill event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, becoming the third Japanese man to win individual Olympic ski jumping gold.
Kaori Sakamoto performs a free skating routine during the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya on Dec. 6.
OLYMPICS / Figure skating
Jan 8, 2026
Japan¡¯s figure skaters face fierce Olympics test
Japan will have to contend with a resurgent United States in Milano-Cortina, as well as Russian skaters for the first time since the Beijing Olympics.
Shintaro Mochizuki reacts after a point during his match against Casper Ruud at the Japan Open on Thursday.
TENNIS
Sep 26, 2025
Shintaro Mochizuki aiming to succeed Kei Nishikori as Japan¡¯s top male player
Mochizuki, currently 104th in the world rankings, notched his maiden Grand Slam main-draw win this year at Wimbledon.
Arisa Trew understands both sides of the debate around the introduction of a minimum age limit for World Skateboarding Tour events.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 23, 2025
World Skate puts brakes on skateboarding¡¯s preteen movement with new age limits
The minimum age of 11 this year will be raised one year each in 2026, 2027 and 2028 so that when the LA Olympics roll around in 2028, the minimum age will be 14.
Arisa Trew competes in the women's vert event at X Games Osaka on Saturday. Trew won the title for her first of two gold medals over the weekend.
MORE SPORTS / Action sports
Jun 22, 2025
Australian Arisa Trew sets new mark at X Games Osaka as Japan athletes shine
Trew, whose mother is Japanese, electrified the crowd at Kyocera Dome with two monster runs in the park final to put her ahead of Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Sakura Yosozumi.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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