 Shinji Hamasaki

 On June 3, Shigeo Nagashima, nicknamed "Mr. Nagashima," passed away. The people involved in his life tell us about the secret stories they had with the great players.

The Hidden Truth Behind Shigeo Nagashima’s Health — Who Really Knew What Was Going On?

 Hiroaki Fujiuchi, Hiroshi Ito, Toshiaki Ichihara, Sota Shima

 FRIDAY reveals the treasured photos of Mr. Professional Baseball "A small ball and a bat are filled with destiny and life.

 On June 3, Shigeo Nagashima passed away from pneumonia. The players who were close to him look back on his life and say, "Only Mr. Nagashima could bring excitement to the stadium even when he made errors," and "I wouldn't mind breaking my arm for him.

Remembering Shigeo Nagashima: A Tribute with Rare Photos — The Man Who Inspired “I’d Break My Arm for Him”

 Sota Shima

 On June 3, Shigeo Nagashima passed away. Since his stroke in March 2004, this magazine has repeatedly reported on Mr. Nagashima's indomitable fighting spirit as he continued his rehabilitation. We look back at the image of Nagashima, who continued to give hope to his fans.

[In Memoriam] Shigeo Nagashima’s 3,330-Day Fight After Stroke — The Day Mr. Giants Took the Mound Again

 Shu-shu, bong!　Okke~!" ...Shigeo Nagashima, the late "Mr. Giant".... The following is a video of the late "Mr. Giant" Shigeo Nagashima passionately instructing a group of young baseball players in 2002. The scene of Mr. Nagashima's smiling and passionate education. We hope you can feel Mr. Nagashima's passion.

&#8220;Whoosh, Swish, Okay!&#8221; — Shigeo Nagashima’s Energetic Onomatopoeia-Filled Coaching Stuns Young Players

 Hiroshi Shibachi (1st), Hiroaki Fujiuchi (2nd) Hiroyuki Komatsu (3rd-8th)

 Shigeo Nagashima, who was a national hero for many years as "Mr. Professional Baseball," passed away on June 3. We look back at the footsteps of Shigeo Nagashima and remember him through the past articles that only this magazine has seen.

Shigeo Nagashima Remembered: His Recovery, His Message to Fans and the Moments We Alone Saw

 Kyodo News

 Thank you very much." Yokozuna Ohnosato politely thanked the reporter for the food. Ohnosato is a dignified rikishi who knows how to be polite. He is approaching the image of the yokozuna his father expects him to be. The similarities between him and Major League star Shohei Ohtani are introduced!

Yokozuna Ōnosato’s Neat Towel-Folding Habit and the Unexpected Trait He Shares with Shohei Ohtani

 Soichi Hayashi

 Confession of Anthony Olasuquaga, WBO flyweight champion, who studied together as gym mates for more than 10 years

 Could you have imagined a time when two Japanese boxers would be in the pound-for-pound competition? The top-of-the-line battle between Naoya Inoue and Jyunjin Nakatani, and the bantamweight unification bout before that, is envisioned by gymmate and world champion Anthony Olasquaga.

Inoue Gets Knocked Out — Junto Nakatani Foresees Drama in Nishida Bout and a Future Mega-Fight

 Kazuma Okamoto (28) of the Giants, who had been batting .380 with eight home runs and 25 runs batted in since the season opener, was hit by an accident in a game against Hanshin on April 6. Without their main gun, the Giants front office is planning a trade. ......

Giants planning &#8220;second trade&#8221; following Richard&#8217;s: &#8230;&#8230; Targeting &#8220;Seibu and Orix fielders&#8221; as likely targets.

 Yoshitaka Imoto

 The "World Individual Table Tennis Championships" (May 17-25) to determine the world's No. 1 table tennis player was held in Doha, Qatar. Hina Hayata, who won the bronze medal at the previous tournament in Durban, South Africa, lost in the quarterfinals of the women's singles.

Hina Hayata Falls Short of Consecutive Medals — What the World Championships Loss Revealed About Japan’s Ace

 Daiki Masuda has been appointed as an educator for Richard Sunagawa, who transferred from Softbank to the Giants on May 12 in a trade for infielder Masato Akihiro and pitcher Ryusei Oe. What is the background?

“Who’s Idea Was That?!” — Giants Fans React as Daiki Masuda Named Mentor to Richard Sunagawa

 Yakult manager Shingo Takatsu (56) and another leader of the Yakult baseball team have been at loggerheads since the start of the season.

Yakult’s Takatsu and Ishii Reportedly in Cold War Over Pitching Decisions Amid Team Injury Crisis

 Yakult's Munetaka Murakami, who has played only one game for the Yankees this season due to an upper-body condition, is considering postponing a major league challenge. What is the reason?

Murakami May Delay MLB Jump as Performance Uncertainty Threatens Market Value

 Taguchi Yuji

 Taku Kawamura, a professor at the University of Tsukuba, thoroughly explains the "changes" after moving to the Majors.

 The day after the May 10 game against the Diamondbacks, Dodgers manager Roberts expressed his concern about Akinori Sasaki, who gave up five runs in four innings. Was the cause of his poor performance "pitching from the back"? An expert in motion analysis provides a thorough explanation while looking at a series of photos.

Experts Break Down Roki Sasaki’s Mechanics: Why the Dodgers’ Phenom Struggles with Control

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Mr. Kane: "It's Mr. FRIDAY, isn't it? We've been waiting for you! In early May, Takahiro Arai, manager of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, cheerfully appeared for an interview at a time when the team's main players were out of action. Arai said, "For me, it's a blessing." What was he thinking...

Takahiro Arai on Overcoming Last Season’s Challenges and Leading Hiroshima Carp to the Top

 Yoshiyuki Komiya (sports writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu cPFU Life Agency LIMITED 2025 (4th and 5th photos)

 Hokuriku's supernova talks all about it

 Miyu Kawazoe (PFU Blue Cats Ishikawa Kahoku), one of the most beautiful women in the SV League, is a new star in the volleyball world. Kawazoe talked about her thoughts for the second year of the league and what she has learned from her interactions with children in the disaster-affected areas.

PFU Blue Cats&#8217; Ishikawa and Kawazoe Reflect on the Joy of Playing with Spikes

 The Hanshin baseball team is currently in first place in the Central League under the management of 44-year-old manager, Kyuji Fujikawa. Despite the team's strong performance, a certain "problem" is said to have arisen. The reason for this is that "the relationship between Mr. Fujikawa and the alumni is not very good.

Hanshin OB Feels Snubbed by Coach Fujikawa’s Cold Demeanor

 Kei Kato

 Masayuki Kakefu, 70, is praised as "Mr. Tigers. He was finally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year, which marked the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Hanshin Tigers. Kakefu shared his thoughts on how he sees the Hanshin Tigers today.

Masayuki Kakefu: Satoteru Is the Key to Hanshin’s Title Run

 AFLO

 Even with the ban on the two-tool ban, the "50-50" for the second year in a row is in sight!

 Shohei Ohtani's momentum just won't stop! Ohtani usually gets better in June. However, in May alone, he hit double-digit home runs, leading the major leagues. And it is not only his hitting that is going well, but also his "stolen bases"...

Shohei Ohtani’s Elite Base-Stealing Skills Break Down

 Shimei Kurita

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (first photo)

 Visually impaired in a training accident five years ago, but at the age of 35 he has reached the stage of his dreams

 Kohei Matsumoto, who lost the sight in his right eye in a training accident, became a J-League player of his dreams at the age of 35. Although his doctor told him to give up soccer, Matsumoto persevered and made it to the stage of his dreams. He tells the story of how he achieved his dream.

″Kohei Matsumoto, Kochi United SC, J-League player who lost sight in his right eye, says, &#8220;This is my prime time.

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Keitaro Haga

 Courtesy of Japan Net Broadcasting

 On May 18, the team to which Chiei Sugawara belongs opened the "BEAST X Member Replacement Audition". The condition for remaining in the team is to "win". Sugawara's fight for his life has begun.

Interview with Chiei Sugawara, a &#8220;beautiful mahjong player on the precipice&#8221; who is facing her last chance to get fired.

 AFRO

 The International Skating Union (ISU) has announced that figure skaters from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to participate in the '26 Olympics on a conditional basis. How will this affect Japanese athletes, including Kaori Sakamoto?

A Russian athlete is returning to the &#8217;26 Winter Olympics!　What is the key for Kaori Sakamoto to win the gold medal?

 Kyodo News (Shibuno and Hara), Getty Images (Kawasaki), Sankei Shimbun (Kurinaga), Jiji Press (Fujita and Oe)

 Anonymous Roundtable Discussion Part 1

 The women's golf world created a stir when it was reported that three popular pros, including Haruka Kawasaki (22), the 2010 major championship queen, and her caddie Ryo Kurinaga (30) were having a "triple-bogey affair. People involved in the affair reveal the love affairs of female professionals in an unvarnished manner.

Women’s Pro Golfers Reveal No Shock Over Triple Bogey Affair in Anonymous Talk

 Getty Images (Masada, Yasuda, Koho)

 Anonymous Roundtable Discussion Part 2

 With four of the top five players in last season's money list challenging the U.S. Tour, there has been no shortage of buzz in the women's golf world this season. The people who know the ins and outs of the women's golf world revealed the "real faces" of women professionals and their reputations.

Inside Scoop: The True Faces of Top Female Golfers

 Hiroyuki Komatsu, cPFU Life Agency LIMITED 2025 (4th and 5th photos)

 Miyu Kawazoe (PFU Blue Cats, Ishikawa/Kahoku, 23) is a new star in the volleyball world, and has been attracting attention for her beauty, one of the best in the SV League, but she is more than just a "kawaii" volleyball player. We took a closer look at the real face of this promising star.

Sports

The Hidden Truth Behind Shigeo Nagashima’s Health — Who Really Knew What Was Going On?

Remembering Shigeo Nagashima: A Tribute with Rare Photos — The Man Who Inspired “I’d Break My Arm for Him”

[In Memoriam] Shigeo Nagashima’s 3,330-Day Fight After Stroke — The Day Mr. Giants Took the Mound Again

“Whoosh, Swish, Okay!” — Shigeo Nagashima’s Energetic Onomatopoeia-Filled Coaching Stuns Young Players

Shigeo Nagashima Remembered: His Recovery, His Message to Fans and the Moments We Alone Saw

Yokozuna Ōnosato’s Neat Towel-Folding Habit and the Unexpected Trait He Shares with Shohei Ohtani

Inoue Gets Knocked Out — Junto Nakatani Foresees Drama in Nishida Bout and a Future Mega-Fight

Giants planning “second trade” following Richard’s: …… Targeting “Seibu and Orix fielders” as likely targets.

Hina Hayata Falls Short of Consecutive Medals — What the World Championships Loss Revealed About Japan’s Ace

“Who’s Idea Was That?!” — Giants Fans React as Daiki Masuda Named Mentor to Richard Sunagawa

Yakult’s Takatsu and Ishii Reportedly in Cold War Over Pitching Decisions Amid Team Injury Crisis

Murakami May Delay MLB Jump as Performance Uncertainty Threatens Market Value

Experts Break Down Roki Sasaki’s Mechanics: Why the Dodgers’ Phenom Struggles with Control

Takahiro Arai on Overcoming Last Season’s Challenges and Leading Hiroshima Carp to the Top

PFU Blue Cats’ Ishikawa and Kawazoe Reflect on the Joy of Playing with Spikes

Hanshin OB Feels Snubbed by Coach Fujikawa’s Cold Demeanor

Masayuki Kakefu: Satoteru Is the Key to Hanshin’s Title Run

Shohei Ohtani’s Elite Base-Stealing Skills Break Down

″Kohei Matsumoto, Kochi United SC, J-League player who lost sight in his right eye, says, “This is my prime time.

Interview with Chiei Sugawara, a “beautiful mahjong player on the precipice” who is facing her last chance to get fired.

A Russian athlete is returning to the ’26 Winter Olympics!　What is the key for Kaori Sakamoto to win the gold medal?

Women’s Pro Golfers Reveal No Shock Over Triple Bogey Affair in Anonymous Talk

Inside Scoop: The True Faces of Top Female Golfers

Volleyball’s Rising Star Miyu Kawazoe of PFU BlueCats

Sports

The Hidden Truth Behind Shigeo Nagashima’s Health — Who Really Knew What Was Going On?

Remembering Shigeo Nagashima: A Tribute with Rare Photos — The Man Who Inspired “I’d Break My Arm for Him”

[In Memoriam] Shigeo Nagashima’s 3,330-Day Fight After Stroke — The Day Mr. Giants Took the Mound Again

“Whoosh, Swish, Okay!” — Shigeo Nagashima’s Energetic Onomatopoeia-Filled Coaching Stuns Young Players

Shigeo Nagashima Remembered: His Recovery, His Message to Fans and the Moments We Alone Saw

Yokozuna Ōnosato’s Neat Towel-Folding Habit and the Unexpected Trait He Shares with Shohei Ohtani

Inoue Gets Knocked Out — Junto Nakatani Foresees Drama in Nishida Bout and a Future Mega-Fight

Giants planning “second trade” following Richard’s: …… Targeting “Seibu and Orix fielders” as likely targets.

Hina Hayata Falls Short of Consecutive Medals — What the World Championships Loss Revealed About Japan’s Ace

“Who’s Idea Was That?!” — Giants Fans React as Daiki Masuda Named Mentor to Richard Sunagawa

Yakult’s Takatsu and Ishii Reportedly in Cold War Over Pitching Decisions Amid Team Injury Crisis

Murakami May Delay MLB Jump as Performance Uncertainty Threatens Market Value

Experts Break Down Roki Sasaki’s Mechanics: Why the Dodgers’ Phenom Struggles with Control

Takahiro Arai on Overcoming Last Season’s Challenges and Leading Hiroshima Carp to the Top

PFU Blue Cats’ Ishikawa and Kawazoe Reflect on the Joy of Playing with Spikes

Hanshin OB Feels Snubbed by Coach Fujikawa’s Cold Demeanor

Masayuki Kakefu: Satoteru Is the Key to Hanshin’s Title Run

Shohei Ohtani’s Elite Base-Stealing Skills Break Down

″Kohei Matsumoto, Kochi United SC, J-League player who lost sight in his right eye, says, “This is my prime time.

Interview with Chiei Sugawara, a “beautiful mahjong player on the precipice” who is facing her last chance to get fired.

A Russian athlete is returning to the ’26 Winter Olympics! What is the key for Kaori Sakamoto to win the gold medal?

Women’s Pro Golfers Reveal No Shock Over Triple Bogey Affair in Anonymous Talk

Inside Scoop: The True Faces of Top Female Golfers

Volleyball’s Rising Star Miyu Kawazoe of PFU BlueCats

A Russian athlete is returning to the ’26 Winter Olympics!　What is the key for Kaori Sakamoto to win the gold medal?