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Dodgers infielder Max Muncy hits a two-run home run against the Phillies in the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Max Muncy¡¯s homer enough offense for Dodgers to beat Phillies
Shohei Ohtani singled with Eliezer Alfonzo on second and two outs, but was thrown out trying to stretch the hit into a double.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki high-fives manager Craig Counsell after his two-run home run in the third inning against the Tigers at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dillon Dingler homers twice as Tigers beat Cubs in 10
Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run shot off Jack Flaherty to cut the deficit in half.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani throws in the outfield before the second game of a doubleheader against the Yankees in New York on Sunday.
BASEBALL
Dodgers remove Shohei Ohtani from rotation indefinitely due to knee issue
Ohtani made ?his last mound appearance on ?July 3.

Japanese Baseball

Tigers players Seiya Kinami (left), Shota Morishita (center) and Seishiro Sakamoto pose for a selfie with Hanshin mascot To-Lucky following a win at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on May 20.
Japanese Baseball
Rob Fitts explores the hidden figures behind Japan¡¯s baseball culture
By Jason Coskrey
A new book by Rob Fitts shines a light on the overlooked people behind NPB games, showing how Japanese baseball¡¯s atmosphere is built as much off the field as on it.
Japanese Baseball
Abe exits as Giants manager after allegedly assaulting daughter
By Jason Coskrey
Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Anderson Espinoza leading early-season charge for first-place Buffaloes
By Jason Coskrey
Japanese Baseball
Meaning of Waseda¡¯s U.S. tour goes far beyond baseball diamond
By Laura Studarus
Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Hard-slugging Fighters hitting homers at torrid pace to start NPB season
By Jason Coskrey
Japanese Baseball
Unifying power of Japanese baseball brings together people from all walks of life
By Mai Yoshikawa
Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
NPB sees explosive start to 2026 regular season
By Jason Coskrey

MLB

Dodgers infielder Max Muncy hits a two-run home run against the Phillies in the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
MLB
Max Muncy¡¯s homer enough offense for Dodgers to beat Phillies
Shohei Ohtani singled with Eliezer Alfonzo on second and two outs, but was thrown out trying to stretch the hit into a double.
MLB
Dillon Dingler homers twice as Tigers beat Cubs in 10
MLB / Sac Bunts
Rintaro Sasaki and NPB face separate challenges as slugger chooses to sign with Marlins
By Jason Coskrey
MLB
MLB stars praise ABS system for providing accuracy and entertainment
MLB
Astros trade pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
MLB
Jordan Walker stuns home favorite Kyle Schwarber in HR Derby final
MLB
Rintaro Sasaki faces life-altering decision after being drafted by Marlins
By Jason Coskrey
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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.
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.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.
Maya Ongaku¡¯s DIY dream is getting bigger
The members of Maya Ongaku ¡ª (from left) Tsutomu Sonoda, Shoei Ikeda and Ryota Takano ¡ª grew up on the Shonan Coast south of Tokyo and have been friends since their school days.

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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