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 The world of professional women's golf has been rocked again. The popular professional golfer Reika Miyako and her 30-year-old coach Shinobu Ishii were reported to be having an affair. In March of this year, three young professional women golfers were reported to have had affairs with male caddies. ......

Pro Golfer Reika Miyako’s Alleged Age-Gap Affair Raises Legal Questions

 Kyodo News

 On November 26, Rakuten announced the acquisition of Kenta Maeda, 37, who played for the Dodgers of Major League Baseball in the United States and declared his return to the Japanese baseball world after an 11-year absence. What was behind Maeda's reversal of plans to join the Giants?

Kenta Maeda’s Unexpected Rakuten Signing: What Drove Him Away From the Giants

 AFLO

 Special Report

 The "2025 Report Card" of 14 Samurai Major Leaguers is now available for viewing! The "How well did Shohei Otani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Akinori Sasaki and the rest of the Dodgers do?

Suzuki, Imanaga, Kikuchi—How Did They Perform? Evaluating 14 Samurai Japan Players in MLB for 2025

 Japan's national soccer team has completed its schedule for the year, with the World Cup in North and Central America coming up next year. Writer Etsuko Motokawa analyzes, "We have found some hopeful personnel for the generational change that has been an issue. We take a closer look at where Moriyasu Japan is now.

Sano and Suzuki rise as Japan’s young core strengthens ahead of the 2026 World Cup

 If you allow your core players to leave every year, ......

 The "double ace exodus" crisis of Seibu, which finished fifth in the league this season, is casting a dark shadow over the team. After the season ended, the team allowed pitchers Tatsuya Imai (27) and Mitsunari Takahashi (28) to challenge the U.S. Major Leagues by posting their names.

Seibu&#8217;s Tatsuya Imai &#038; Mitsunari Takahashi&#8217;s &#8220;W Ace Outflow&#8221; infuriates team sponsors&#8230; &#8220;It will be difficult for us to cooperate with them.

 KLPGA

 Korean golf's "sexy queen" Yoo Hyun-joo participated in the qualifying round for the next season's regular tour seeding rights. Although she did not win the right to play, she showed that she has the ability. Here is a report on her performance.

Tight outfit and dynamic swing&#8230; Korean golf&#8217;s popular pro shows off her beautiful shot to win the seeding for the next season.

 On November 10, the lineup for the upcoming season, the second year of Hanshin manager Kyuji Fujikawa (45), was officially announced, and to the surprise of fans, coordinator Yutaka Wada will be appointed as the first-arm head coach. What is the reason for this?

Yutaka Wada, Head Coach of Hanshin, &#8220;Dramatic Increase in Coach Fujimoto&#8217;s Workload&#8221;&#8230; &#8220;Chaperone of Manager Fujikawa&#8221; is Expected

 Shinya Nishizaki

 It was about three years ago that Shun Yamaguchi, who played for the Giants and DeNA, opened a chanko restaurant in Roppongi, Tokyo. Yamaguchi has a dream. He wants to try his hand again in the U.S. at chanko, the flavor of his father, a former sumo wrestler!　He is determined to make up for his disappointment in the majors with food.

Former Yomiuri Giant Shun Yamaguchi Returns to the U.S., Using His Father’s Chanko to Rewrite His Unfinished MLB Story

 Born in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. After graduating from university, she worked for a publishing company before taking her current position. She is currently reporting and writing mainly about sumo. Her books include "Yokozuna" and "Dorji: The True Face of Yokozuna Asashoryu" (both published by Kodansha), "Interview the Ozeki," "Tsuneishi Terao," and "Sumo: The Great Rikishi of Memories" (both published by Futabasha).

 Hazuki Takeda, nonfiction writer

 Masayoshi Katayama

 The father of Koto Katsumine, winner of the July tournament, is the talk of the town. He is an active bodybuilder who looks just like "Kame-Sen'nin" from "Dragon Ball. Nonfiction writer Hazuki Takeda closely follows him. The man's "How to Raise a Champion Wrestler" (Part 2).

Kotoshōhō’s Bodybuilder Father Shares the Truth Behind the Orchids—and His 50-Shiko Routine at the Altar

 Born in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. After graduating from university, she worked for a publishing company before taking her current position. She is currently reporting and writing mainly on sumo. Her books include "Yokozuna" and "Dorji: The True Face of Yokozuna Asashoryu" (both published by Kodansha), "Interview the Ozeki," "Tsuneishi Terao," and "Sumo: The Great Rikishi of Memories" (both published by Futabasha).

 The father of Koto Katsumine, the winner of the July tournament, is the talk of the town. He is an active bodybuilder who looks just like "Kame-Sen'nin" from "Dragon Ball. Nonfiction writer Hazuki Takeda closely follows him. The man's "How to Raise a Champion Wrestler" (Part 1).

Kotoshōhō’s Father Says Keio High Contacted Them and Explains How He Raised His Formerly Skinny Son

 AFLO C2/Yuji Arakawa

 Hit 55 homers, the most in his career, resurrected his two-tooled batting style after a 663-day absence, and was a dominant player in the postseason.

 A special look back at Shohei Ohtani's best scenes from this season! He hit 55 homers, the most in his career; his two-fisted style reached its peak after a 663-day absence; he prevented a brawl against the Padres; he broke out of a slump and won the undisputed MVP award... A year of legends.

A Look Back at Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 Season of Records — Best 7 Scenes

 Ryoji Shigemasa

 Kotaro Tajiri

 Left-handed ace overcame the removal of a tumor due to suspected testicular cancer.

 SoftBank's Tomohisa Ozeki has made a leap forward this season by performing at an ace level. Baseball is an art and a science" is what he discovered through sports psychology, which he began after undergoing surgery to remove a tumor and suffering poor results.

Tomohisa Ōhzeki on Mastering the 140 km/h Fastball—Full Interview and Insights Into His Approach

 On November 9, Hina Hayata defeated Miwa Zhang in a full set in the final of the "WTT Champions Frankfurt" to win her first international tournament since her return from injury. Behind the victory was a change in tactics.

Hina Hayata&#8217;s &#8220;Quick Attack&#8221; and &#8220;Tenacity&#8221; have been added!　First international tournament win since her comeback: &#8220;Next up: Defeat China! Go to

 Takero Shigumura

 Miki Iibata, a "pioneer" of BMX racing in Japan, celebrated the 30th anniversary of her career with a commemorative interview, in which she spoke candidly about her "mission" that she holds in her heart, from her first encounter with BMX to her retirement. from his first encounter with BMX to his retirement.

Confession of Miki Iibata, a beautiful rider with 30 years of BMX experience, from &#8220;only a few competitors &#8230;&#8230;&#8221; to an official Olympic event.

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Kei Kato

 Hitomi Nakajima, "I want to make a Japanese record so that I won't be overtaken. Late-blooming heroine of the women's 100m hurdles world

 Hitomi Nakajima, a 30-year-old women's 100m hurdler, is one of Japan's hottest athletes, having set a new personal best in the event this year, and will be competing in the World Championships in Athletics for the first time in September. Her goal is to set a Japanese record and make it to the Los Angeles Olympics. He talks about his thoughts and feelings.

[Full Text] Confessions Bold-Makeup Sprinter Nakajima Aims for an Unbeatable Japanese Recordof a World Championships in Athletics Woman in Flashy Makeup&#8230;Hitomi Nakajima: &#8220;I want to set a Japanese record that won&#8217;t be overtaken.

 The silence on the previous day was only because the team president was not present.

 On November 11, Hanshin outfielder Koji Chikamoto (31) announced at the team's office in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, that he would not exercise his FA rights and would "stay on" under a multi-year contract. What is the surprising negotiating technique of Chikamoto, one of the sharpest men in baseball?

Hanshin Reportedly Offers Front-Office Path After Chikamoto’s ¥500M Jump

 He could only move his eyes and fingers on his own. Last July, after undergoing laser surgery for a herniated disc, Beijing Olympics judo gold medalist Toshi Ishii confessed that he had been bedridden. What was the medical trouble that struck Ishii? ......

Judo Star Satoshi Ishii Confesses to Life-Threatening Health Ordeal

 The Merits and Demerits of the "Friends Cabinet

 The Orix finished the regular season in third place in the Pacific League and lost to Nippon Ham in the first stage of the Climax Series. However, a "lax atmosphere" is said to be prevailing among the fielding staff.

Orix Turmoil: Lax Attitudes, a Gentle Manager, and Young Players Rebelling Against Their Captain

 Yuji Yanagawa (Nonfiction writer)

 Masaki Fujioka

 Masahiro Tateishi, an infielder at Soka University, said at a press conference after the draft, "As a baseball fan, I can't wait to meet Mr. Fujikawa. After being selected as the first overall pick in the 2025 Hanshin Draft, he talked about his current feelings, the players he admires, and his future goals.

Soka University Masahiro Tateishi: The Relentless Competitor Behind Hanshin’s Top Draft Choice

 Rintaro Sasaki of Stanford University was the first overall pick by Softbank. It is said that his wish is to play in the major leagues. What are Sasaki's true feelings and what career path will he choose? We interviewed the president of his management company.

Where Will Rintaro Sasaki Go? CEO Speaks on His Real Thoughts and Career Path

 Even Higashihama...

 The Giants, who have suffered the humiliation of losing the Climax Series two years in a row rather than winning the Central League for the second year in a row, have a plan to "over-hunt" for starting pitchers. What does it entail? ......

Giants Aim for Triple Signing of Maeken, Norimoto, and Yanagi After Kuwata’s Exit

 Soichi Hayashi (nonfiction writer)

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Junjin Nakatani vacated his WBC/IBF bantamweight title to challenge Naoya Inoue (32), aka "The Monster. What is Nakatani thinking before his strongest opponent? We interviewed him directly!

Junto Nakatani Plots a Naoya Inoue Hunt with a Hit-Free Fight Strategy

 Mineko Miwa

 Nagoya Asian Para Games Organizing Committee, Aichi, Japan

 Soaring material costs and rising prices are hitting international sporting events as well. The construction of the athletes' village for next year's Asian Games is in trouble. The solution was container houses. This is the so-called "mobile athletes' village.

Rising Costs, Material Shortages—And the Mobile Athletes&#8217; Village Changing the 2026 Asian Games

 He was out of the lineup in September, but returned just before the Climax Series.

 Kenta Imamiya of SoftBank hit 100 homers and hit 400 sacrifice hits. Manager Kokubo said, "I don't think there will be another player who achieves this feat. Imamiya, a slugger with a promising future, overcame his setbacks and ......

Kenta Imamiya Hits 400 Sacrifice Bunts—Here’s the Strategy That Saved His Career

 SoftBank's Tomohisa Ozeki has made a leap forward this season by becoming an ace-level pitcher. He began studying sports psychology at a time when his performance was sluggish. He carries a notebook with him at all times to keep his mind organized. And he has found what he is looking for. ......

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Pro Golfer Reika Miyako’s Alleged Age-Gap Affair Raises Legal Questions

Kenta Maeda’s Unexpected Rakuten Signing: What Drove Him Away From the Giants

Suzuki, Imanaga, Kikuchi—How Did They Perform? Evaluating 14 Samurai Japan Players in MLB for 2025

Sano and Suzuki rise as Japan’s young core strengthens ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Seibu’s Tatsuya Imai & Mitsunari Takahashi’s “W Ace Outflow” infuriates team sponsors… “It will be difficult for us to cooperate with them.

Tight outfit and dynamic swing… Korean golf’s popular pro shows off her beautiful shot to win the seeding for the next season.

Yutaka Wada, Head Coach of Hanshin, “Dramatic Increase in Coach Fujimoto’s Workload”… “Chaperone of Manager Fujikawa” is Expected

Former Yomiuri Giant Shun Yamaguchi Returns to the U.S., Using His Father’s Chanko to Rewrite His Unfinished MLB Story

Kotoshōhō’s Bodybuilder Father Shares the Truth Behind the Orchids—and His 50-Shiko Routine at the Altar

Kotoshōhō’s Father Says Keio High Contacted Them and Explains How He Raised His Formerly Skinny Son

A Look Back at Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 Season of Records — Best 7 Scenes

Tomohisa Ōhzeki on Mastering the 140 km/h Fastball—Full Interview and Insights Into His Approach

Hina Hayata’s “Quick Attack” and “Tenacity” have been added!　First international tournament win since her comeback: “Next up: Defeat China! Go to

Confession of Miki Iibata, a beautiful rider with 30 years of BMX experience, from “only a few competitors ……” to an official Olympic event.

[Full Text] Confessions Bold-Makeup Sprinter Nakajima Aims for an Unbeatable Japanese Recordof a World Championships in Athletics Woman in Flashy Makeup…Hitomi Nakajima: “I want to set a Japanese record that won’t be overtaken.

Hanshin Reportedly Offers Front-Office Path After Chikamoto’s ¥500M Jump

Judo Star Satoshi Ishii Confesses to Life-Threatening Health Ordeal

Orix Turmoil: Lax Attitudes, a Gentle Manager, and Young Players Rebelling Against Their Captain

Soka University Masahiro Tateishi: The Relentless Competitor Behind Hanshin’s Top Draft Choice

Where Will Rintaro Sasaki Go? CEO Speaks on His Real Thoughts and Career Path

Giants Aim for Triple Signing of Maeken, Norimoto, and Yanagi After Kuwata’s Exit

Junto Nakatani Plots a Naoya Inoue Hunt with a Hit-Free Fight Strategy

Rising Costs, Material Shortages—And the Mobile Athletes’ Village Changing the 2026 Asian Games

Kenta Imamiya Hits 400 Sacrifice Bunts—Here’s the Strategy That Saved His Career

How Does He Win With a 140 km/h Fastball? SoftBank’s Tomohisa Ozeki and His Sports-Psychology Mind Notebook

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Pro Golfer Reika Miyako’s Alleged Age-Gap Affair Raises Legal Questions

Kenta Maeda’s Unexpected Rakuten Signing: What Drove Him Away From the Giants

Suzuki, Imanaga, Kikuchi—How Did They Perform? Evaluating 14 Samurai Japan Players in MLB for 2025

Sano and Suzuki rise as Japan’s young core strengthens ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Seibu’s Tatsuya Imai & Mitsunari Takahashi’s “W Ace Outflow” infuriates team sponsors… “It will be difficult for us to cooperate with them.

Tight outfit and dynamic swing… Korean golf’s popular pro shows off her beautiful shot to win the seeding for the next season.

Yutaka Wada, Head Coach of Hanshin, “Dramatic Increase in Coach Fujimoto’s Workload”… “Chaperone of Manager Fujikawa” is Expected

Former Yomiuri Giant Shun Yamaguchi Returns to the U.S., Using His Father’s Chanko to Rewrite His Unfinished MLB Story

Kotoshōhō’s Bodybuilder Father Shares the Truth Behind the Orchids—and His 50-Shiko Routine at the Altar

Kotoshōhō’s Father Says Keio High Contacted Them and Explains How He Raised His Formerly Skinny Son

A Look Back at Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 Season of Records — Best 7 Scenes

Tomohisa Ōhzeki on Mastering the 140 km/h Fastball—Full Interview and Insights Into His Approach

Hina Hayata’s “Quick Attack” and “Tenacity” have been added! First international tournament win since her comeback: “Next up: Defeat China! Go to

Confession of Miki Iibata, a beautiful rider with 30 years of BMX experience, from “only a few competitors ……” to an official Olympic event.

[Full Text] Confessions Bold-Makeup Sprinter Nakajima Aims for an Unbeatable Japanese Recordof a World Championships in Athletics Woman in Flashy Makeup…Hitomi Nakajima: “I want to set a Japanese record that won’t be overtaken.

Hanshin Reportedly Offers Front-Office Path After Chikamoto’s ¥500M Jump

Judo Star Satoshi Ishii Confesses to Life-Threatening Health Ordeal

Orix Turmoil: Lax Attitudes, a Gentle Manager, and Young Players Rebelling Against Their Captain

Soka University Masahiro Tateishi: The Relentless Competitor Behind Hanshin’s Top Draft Choice

Where Will Rintaro Sasaki Go? CEO Speaks on His Real Thoughts and Career Path

Giants Aim for Triple Signing of Maeken, Norimoto, and Yanagi After Kuwata’s Exit

Junto Nakatani Plots a Naoya Inoue Hunt with a Hit-Free Fight Strategy

Rising Costs, Material Shortages—And the Mobile Athletes’ Village Changing the 2026 Asian Games

Kenta Imamiya Hits 400 Sacrifice Bunts—Here’s the Strategy That Saved His Career

How Does He Win With a 140 km/h Fastball? SoftBank’s Tomohisa Ozeki and His Sports-Psychology Mind Notebook

Hina Hayata’s “Quick Attack” and “Tenacity” have been added!　First international tournament win since her comeback: “Next up: Defeat China! Go to