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KAZUMA OKAMOTO

Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (right) reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Truist Park in Cumberland, Georgia, on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 3, 2026
Matt Olson¡¯s homer breaks tie to boost Braves over Blue Jays
The Blue Jays had tied it 2-2 in the top of the second on an opposite-field homer to right field by Kazuma Okamoto, his team-leading 13th.
Blue Jays starting pitcher Trey Yesavage throws a pitch against the Red Sox during the first inning at Rogers Centre on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 29, 2026
World Series star Trey Yesavage rejoins Blue Jays in win over Red Sox
Vladimir ?Guerrero Jr. had two hits and an RBI while ?Kazuma Okamoto ?had a two-run single to help the Blue ?Jays end Boston¡¯s three-game winning streak.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Blue Jays during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 7, 2026
Dodgers crush Blue Jays 14-2 in World Series rematch
Shohei Ohtani contributed two hits and a solo ?shot for the Dodgers, who have won four straight.
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.
Kazuma Okamoto of the Blue Jays speaks to the media during a press conference at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 7, 2026
New Blue Jay Okamoto says daughter¡¯s logo choice helped seal the deal
Okamoto asked his daughter which MLB logo she liked most. Toronto¡¯s stylized blue jay head won the day.
Kazuma Okamoto hits a single during the Giants' exhibition game against the Cubs at Tokyo Dome in March.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 4, 2026
Blue Jays reach deal with Kazuma Okamoto
Okamoto, who departs the Yomiuri Giants, is a six-time All-Star, tallying 248 home runs and 717 RBIs in 1,074 career games.
The Swallows' Munetaka Murakami has 246 career home runs in eight NPB seasons.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 20, 2025
Munetaka Murakami headlines quartet looking to move to MLB via posting system
Tokyo Yakult Swallows¡¯ elite power hitter will be only 26 when he celebrates his next birthday on Feb. 2.
Trey Cabbage celebrates after hitting a home run at Tokyo Dome on May 1.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 19, 2025
Giants¡¯ Trey Cabbage not weighed down by pressure to replace Kazuma Okamoto
Cabbage has taken the majority of the at-bats in the cleanup spot since Okamoto suffered an elbow injury on May 6.
The Giants' Kazuma Okamoto, seen during a game on April 16, suffered an elbow injury during a game against the Tigers on Tuesday at Tokyo Dome.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 6, 2025
Giants star Kazuma Okamoto expected to miss extended period with elbow injury
Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe told reporters Okamoto will miss a lot of time.
Seiya Suzuki stands next to manager Craig Counsell in the Cubs dugout during their game against the Giants on Sunday.
BASEBALL
Mar 16, 2025
Cubs beat Giants in final tuneup before season opener against Dodgers
The Cubs split their exhibition games against the Giants and Tigers.
Giants players celebrate their Central League title by tossing manager Shinnosuke Abe into the air after the team's 8-1 win over the Carp on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 29, 2024
Giants clinch Central League pennant after tough season-long battle
The storied club earned its first league championship in four years in a year in which the Giants are celebrating their 90th anniversary.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 3, 2023
Kazuma Okamoto hits sayonara double as Giants edge Fighters
Okamoto hit a double to left to drive in the game-winning run.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 24, 2023
Shosei Togo and Kazuma Okamoto carry Giants to win over BayStars
Togo threw a shut out, and Okamoto provided the run support with a solo home run.
BASEBALL
Mar 16, 2023
Japan blows out Italy to advance to World Baseball Classic semifinals
Japan has reached the WBC semifinals for the fifth straight time.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / The week in NPB
Aug 31, 2020
Giants and Hawks in driver¡¯s seat at halfway mark in NPB
Despite the shortened schedule, there¡¯s still plenty to look forward to in the 2020 campaign.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 3, 2020
BayStars starters setting tone on mound
For all of the noise that's surrounded the Yokohama BayStars recently ¡ª namely people taking swipes at the manager and closer Yasuaki Yamasaki's troubles ¡ª the team is keeping its head above water.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB Preview
Jun 14, 2020
Six players to watch in the Central League in 2020
BayStars newcomer Tyler Austin and Tigers pitcher Shintaro Fujinami are among several players who could make a big impact this season.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Mar 17, 2020
Giants manager Tatsunori Hara not panicking about team¡¯s poor performance in spring training
There are a few trains of thought about spring training. One of the most prevalent, is that it doesn¡¯t matter.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 13, 2019
Giants eliminate Tigers to reach Japan Series for first time since 2013
Yoshihiro Maru stood at the plate with two outs, a runner on third and Yuki Nishi staring in from the mound. The game was tied in the sixth inning and the Yomiuri Giants and their fans were hoping for a hit. Some, perhaps, may even have dared to dream of a home run.
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.
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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
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The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
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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.

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