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Rob Fitts explores the hidden figures behind Japan¡¯s baseball culture
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Rob Fitts explores the hidden figures behind Japan¡¯s baseball culture
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.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Abe exits as Giants manager after allegedly assaulting daughter
¡°I have caused great trouble to many baseball fans, pro baseball officials and the company through my family troubles,¡± Shinnosuke Abe said.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Anderson Espinoza leading early-season charge for first-place Buffaloes
Espinoza is off to a 4-0 start to the season.
The Fighters' Haruki Nishikawa hits a three-run home run against the Buffaloes at Es Con Field Hokkaido in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Apr 6, 2026
Hard-slugging Fighters hitting homers at torrid pace to start NPB season
By Jason Coskrey
The Fighters have 22 home runs in nine games, while no other NPB team has reached 10 yet.
Everett Hopkin, second from left, marches on the field with his Yamauchi Spirits teammates before a competition.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 3, 2026
Unifying power of Japanese baseball brings together people from all walks of life
By Mai Yoshikawa
In Japanese baseball, everyone belongs.
The Fighters' Kotaro Kiyomiya hits a two-run home run against the Hawks during a game in Fukuoka on Friday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Mar 30, 2026
NPB sees explosive start to 2026 regular season
By Jason Coskrey
A total of 12 home runs were hit on opening night on Friday, compared with just seven last season.
Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe poses for photos with pitcher Kazuyuki Takemura after the team's win over the Tigers at Tokyo Dome on Friday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 27, 2026
Giants rookie Kazuyuki Takemaru overcomes nerves and Tigers for opening day win
By Jason Coskrey
Trey Cabbage and Bobby Dalbec hit home runs for Yomiuri in the victory.
Hanshin outfielder Shota Morishita was one of the top players in the Central League last season.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 26, 2026
Roaring Tigers sit above rest of Central League as new season begins
By Jason Coskrey
Hanshin won the 2025 CL title by 13 games.
Pitcher Kohei Arihara is back with the Fighters after spending the past three seasons with the Hawks.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 25, 2026
Pacific League race shaping up as Fighters-Hawks duel
By Jason Coskrey
SoftBank is eyeing a third straight title with Nippon Ham close behind.
Shohei Ohtani looks on prior to the start of the World Baseball Classic game against Australia at Tokyo Dome on March 8.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 24, 2026
Shohei Ohtani WBC jersey sells for record $1.5 million
Along with the $1.5 million jersey sale, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has three cards that have sold for $1 million or more.

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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