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Shinnosuke Abe announces his resignation as the manager of Yomiuri Giants during a news conference in Tokyo on May 26.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Jun 16, 2026
Ex-Giants manager Abe spared indictment over alleged assault of daughter
¡°We took into account the nature of the alleged assault, the circumstances surrounding the case and other relevant evidence,¡± the prosecutor¡¯s office said.
Former Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of assaulting his eldest daughter, though it is believed the police attached a recommendation for leniency.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Jun 9, 2026
Former Giants manager Abe referred to prosecutors over alleged assault
The Metropolitan Police Department is believed to have attached a recommendation for leniency to the papers they sent to prosecutors.
The 18-year-old daughter of former Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe said she consulted ChatGPT before reporting an alleged altercation with her father to a child guidance center.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
May 27, 2026
Former Giants manager¡¯s daughter consulted ChatGPT before reporting altercation
Shinnosuke Abe resigned from his position Tuesday following his arrest on suspicion of physically assaulting his daughter.
The Children and Families Agency says language should not be a barrier to calling the 189 hotline.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal / FOCUS
May 27, 2026
Built for speed: Inside Japan¡¯s child protection system
In Japan, sources such as schools, neighbors, and the 189 hotline all feed into a child protection system designed to surface potential risks early, even when certainty is low.
Shinnosuke Abe bows during a news conference in Chiyoda Ward in Tokyo on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 26, 2026
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.
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
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
Hanshin won the 2025 CL title by 13 games.
Former Giants star Warren Cromartie worked with Kazuma Okamoto during his stint as a guest hitting instructor for Yomiuri.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 22, 2026
At peace with baseball and refusing to be benched by surgeries, Warren Cromartie mulls legacy
Former baseball star who came to Japan in 1984 and played seven seasons with the Yomiuri Giants dreams of reviving the Montreal Expos, who moved to Washington for the 2005 season.
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.
Ayuri Shimano is a two-way player for the Giants' women's team.
BASEBALL
Dec 25, 2025
Girls inspired by Shohei Ohtani leading Japan¡¯s next wave of two-way players
Against the odds, players such as Ayuri Shimano and Aika Morimoto are forging a new path for women¡¯s baseball.
The BayStars' Tatsuo Ebina (center) celebrates with his teammates after his walk-off hit against the Giants at Yokohama Stadium on Sunday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 12, 2025
BayStars reach final stage of Climax Series after dramatic sayonara win over Giants
The BayStars are trying to win back-to-back Japan Series titles.
BayStars starter Anthony Kay pitches against the Giants in Game 1 of the CL Climax Series in Yokohama on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 11, 2025
BayStars take down Giants in Game 1 of Central League Climax Series
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo finished with two home runs in the victory.
Nationals manager Davey Johnson during a game against the Tigers in Detroit in July 2013.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 7, 2025
Three-time World Series champion Davey Johnson dies at 82
Johnson was a four-time MLB All-Star second baseman and also played for the Yomiuri Giants in the 1970s.
Masahiro Tanaka walks off the field after the end of the fifth inning during the Giants' game against the Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 14, 2025
Masahiro Tanaka still two giant steps away from Meikyukai
The Giants pitcher¡¯s pursuit of 200 career victories between NPB and MLB remains stuck at 198.
A portrait of legendary Japanese baseball star Shigeo Nagashima is displayed at his funeral in Tokyo on Sunday.
BASEBALL
Jun 8, 2025
Mourners pay tribute to Japanese baseball legend Nagashima at funeral
Nagashima, nicknamed ¡°Mr. Professional Baseball¡± for his commanding performances and presence, served as Giants manager after retiring as a player.
Shigeo Nagashima (left), then the manager of the Tokyo Giants, waves to fans with players and coaches during a victory parade in central Tokyo in 2000. Nagashima died at the age of 89 on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 3, 2025
Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies at 89
Long before the rise of Shohei Ohtani and Ichiro Suzuki, Nagashima was arguably the most famous player in Japanese baseball history.
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.
BayStars pitcher Andre Jackson throws during Game 1 of the Japan Series on Oct. 26 last year.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 16, 2025
Baystars pitcher Jackson ¡®honored¡¯ to wear No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day
The stars almost aligned perfectly on Tuesday night for the American, who pitched six strong innings on the day that the baseball world celebrates the Dodgers legend.
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.

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