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 Baseball fans were in an uproar. On November 9, former Chunichi manager Hiromitsu Ochiai (70) provided commentary for Amazon Prime Video's live broadcast of a preliminary game against the Czech Republic for the ongoing "3rd WBSC Premier 12" tournament.

Ochiai Hiromitsu Gets ¥2M for Samurai Japan Commentary on Amazon Prime

 On November 9, the Lotte baseball team announced that Akinori Sasaki, 23, would be eligible to transfer to a Major League Baseball team through the posting system.

Next to the Japan Series, which was crushed by Fuji, Akinori Sasaki will be given &#8220;Samurai Japan&#8221;&#8230; The &#8220;lament&#8221; of NPB executives as the headwinds continue.

 On November 13, Yusuke Oyama, 29, an infielder for the Hanshin baseball team, announced that he will exercise his domestic free agent (FA) rights. He is likely to be involved in a negotiation battle with other teams, but the Hanshin side is trying to restrain the media.

Why Hanshin&#8217;s Yusuke Oyama is having a hard time staying with the team and the team&#8217;s &#8220;secret plan&#8221; to prevent him from transferring.

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 At the top of the world in the women's 48kg Judo category at the Paris Olympics!

 Natsumi Tsunoda won the gold medal in the women's 48kg judo event at the Paris Olympics. Since her triumphant return, her life has changed drastically. Kakuta was a member of the 52kg team at the last Olympics in Tokyo. ...... looks back on how she won the title.

Judo&#8217;s Natsumi Tsukuda Shares Before and After of Gold Medal Victory

 The trouble between Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV) and the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) is reportedly getting worse. According to a source, "If it is not good, a penalty of about one year may be imposed. What are the details?

NPB&#8217;s anger not subsiding&#8230;Fuji TV may be banned from broadcasting professional baseball tryouts and MVP award ceremony.

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 First, he will pitch the season opener at Tokyo Dome next March!

 Shohei Otani will finally unleash his other sword next season. While fans are excited, Ohtani's rehabilitation is going well. Next year, he will take the majors by storm as a two-sword pitcher!

It is possible in terms of numbers! Shohei Ohtani: Aiming for unprecedented &#8220;Cy Young Award &#038; Home Run King&#8221; Wins Next Season!

 Takayuki Ogawauchi

 At the Paris 2024 Paralympics, Japan won all of its games and won the gold medal, a long-cherished dream!

 In September, Japan finally won the gold medal in wheelchair rugby at the Paris Paralympics. We interviewed Daisuke Ikezaki, a key player in this success. Ikezaki is now regarded as one of the world's top-class athletes, but his grip on the field is not as strong as it used to be. ......

Daisuke Ikezaki, Japan&#8217;s Ace, Talks about the Best Parts of Wheelchair Rugby: &#8220;I Want People to Experience the Intensity, the Sound of Impact, and the Sensation of Speed

 Shinji Tokari

 The 26 successful candidates of this year's final women's professional golf test passed the narrow gate of only 3.7% of the total number of applicants. Will the new generation surpass the golden generation? We asked the two new professionals about their joy.

A Notable Player Making Her Fourth Attempt, a High School Student Passing the First Shot&#8230;Will She Surpass the &#8220;Golden Generation&#8221;? A profile of the new generation of female professional golfers

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Hirokazu Ueno

 Yuichi Ideta, the 40-year-old Japanese super welterweight champion, successfully defended his title for the third time, and we report on the reasons why he continues to be active even at 40, as well as his extraordinary career, with testimonies from himself and others involved.

The story of the reversal of the &#8220;cheap&#8221; boxer Yuichi Ideta to become the &#8220;Japanese Champion

 Twenty-six players passed the final professional women's golf test, which was held until November 1, and a new generation of professionals was born. We asked three new-generation professionals who "just barely" passed the difficult test, in which even the best players fail many times, about their joy.

Can the Late-Blooming Generation Surpass the Golden Generation? New Golfers Celebrate Passing the Pro Test

 Kei Kato

 After leaving the team in 2010, she became the president of her family's transportation company while acquiring national qualifications one after another.

 When Japan won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011, Yumuho Sakaguchi was a stalwart volleyball player for Nadeshiko Japan. After retiring from professional soccer, she has begun her second career as a female businesswoman.

Yumiko Sakaguchi&#8217;s Journey: From Soccer Star to Business Leader

 Arifumi Taguchi

 What are the similarities and differences between the two men who led the Dodgers and Yankees to the World Series?

 Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge led the Dodgers and Yankees to the World Series. What are the similarities and differences between these two players who have taken their careers to another dimension? An expert in motion analysis thoroughly compares their hitting forms!

Expert Compares Ohtani and Judge&#8217;s Exceptional Hitting

 Shimei Kurita

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, USA TODAY Sports/Reuters/Afro (Forever Young)

 I don't know how much money is in my account.

 In an interview, Rusei Sakai, 27, a rising star in his mid-20s who has already won 11 GI races, revealed his true feelings about the Kentucky Derby, the biggest race in the U.S.

Rusei Sakai&#8217;s Confession: The Jockey Who Made History with Kentucky Derby and BC Classic Wins

 Myung-Woo Kim

 Mao Saigo is leading the U.S. Tour's Rookie of the Year competition. Sportswriter Kim Myeong-soo looks into the secret of her breakthrough.

 The first great accomplishment in 34 years is about to be born in women's golf in the United States. Mao Saigo, who is playing in her rookie year, is currently leading the Rookie of the Year ranking. We take a closer look at the evolution of Mao Saigo, who has not only changed her game but also her "atmosphere.

Mao Saigo Shares Her Journey as She Nears a Major Milestone in U.S. Women&#8217;s Golf

 Fuji TV has been effectively "banned" from the first game of this year's Japan Series, in which Softbank and DeNA are engaged in a fierce battle.

Fuji Group Rep Banned from Japan Series Sends Apology Flowers

 The Dodgers defied most expectations to win the league championship! And to become the best in the world!

 Defying most predictions that the Phillies would win the National League championship, the Dodgers won the championship series in succession, advanced to the World Series, and won their first three games in a row. The Dodgers' rapid progress was made possible by Ohtani's "outstanding leadership." ......

Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s &#8216;Willpower&#8217; Sparks Dodgers&#8217; Unstoppable Unity and World Series Triumph

 Osamu Ino

 The latest book by a former professional baseball umpire on the emotions involved in ejecting a player from the game is now on sale.

 Osamu Ino, a former professional baseball umpire who also served as the first chief umpire of the NPB, has written a book titled "Puroyakyu wa umpire ga 90%: Legendary Offense and Defense Seen Through a Mask" (Gentosha), in which he talks about his working days. Here are excerpts from the book.

Former NPB Renowned Umpire Unveils the Truth Behind the Furuta and Okada Ejection Drama

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 Shinnosuke Ogasawara, a pitcher from Chunichi, is aiming to move to MLB through the posting system. In an interview with this magazine in 2006, Ogasawara spoke of his admiration for Daisuke Matsuzaka, who played in the Majors. What are his thoughts on that, and what are the potential destinations, according to the experts?

Shinnosuke Ogasawara Talks Admiration for Daisuke Matsuzaka and Potential Transfer Destinations

 Former professional baseball umpire's latest book on "many great judgments" is now on sale.

 Osamu Ino, a former professional baseball umpire who also served as the first chief umpire of the NPB, has written a book titled "Puroyakyu wa umpire ga 90%: Legendary Offenses and Defenses Seen Through the Mask" (Gentosha), which talks about his working days. We present excerpts from the book.

Behind the Legendary Controversial Call in the Japan Series, Revealed by NPB&#8217;s First Chief Umpire

 Daichi Hadano

 Kyodo News (1st photo) Japan Magazine Publishers Association (2nd photo)

 Shinba Higuchi won her first GP series. On October 20, one night after her victory, she revealed the secret story of her victory, which she had won after a twisting and turning skating life. We take a closer look at the mentor behind her long-sought victory.

Will you come to practice tomorrow? Shinba Higuchi, the first winner of the GP Series, was saved from burnout by her &#8220;mentor.

 At Skate America, the opening round of the GP Series, where Japanese skaters were outstanding, it was 23-year-old Shinba Higuchi (Noevir) who shone brightly. What was the evolution behind the crown?

The &#8220;new strategy&#8221; that led Shinba Higuchi to her first GP Series victory with a stunning comeback.

 On January 15, a press conference was held to announce that manager Akifu Okada (66) will retire at the end of the season and will be replaced by baseball critic and team's special assistant, Kyuji Fujikawa (44).

‘Great Restoration at Hanshin Under Kyuji Fujikawa: Behind the Fan-less Family Feud

 Lotte pitcher Akinori Sasaki, 22, is now in line to join Major League Baseball in the U.S. this offseason.

Rōki Sasaki’s Disappearance After CS Final and Lotte’s Ongoing VIP Treatment

 Yuji Yanagawa

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Rui Soyama (Meiji University) is said to be one of the best players in 20 years, and Yuto Kanamaru of Kansai University is this year's standout pitcher. The first name that comes to mind as an outlier for both of these inevitable contenders is Yuto Nakamura, 21, of Aichi Institute of Technology.

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Ochiai Hiromitsu Gets ¥2M for Samurai Japan Commentary on Amazon Prime

Next to the Japan Series, which was crushed by Fuji, Akinori Sasaki will be given “Samurai Japan”… The “lament” of NPB executives as the headwinds continue.

Why Hanshin’s Yusuke Oyama is having a hard time staying with the team and the team’s “secret plan” to prevent him from transferring.

Judo’s Natsumi Tsukuda Shares Before and After of Gold Medal Victory

NPB’s anger not subsiding…Fuji TV may be banned from broadcasting professional baseball tryouts and MVP award ceremony.

It is possible in terms of numbers! Shohei Ohtani: Aiming for unprecedented “Cy Young Award & Home Run King” Wins Next Season!

Daisuke Ikezaki, Japan’s Ace, Talks about the Best Parts of Wheelchair Rugby: “I Want People to Experience the Intensity, the Sound of Impact, and the Sensation of Speed

A Notable Player Making Her Fourth Attempt, a High School Student Passing the First Shot…Will She Surpass the “Golden Generation”? A profile of the new generation of female professional golfers

The story of the reversal of the “cheap” boxer Yuichi Ideta to become the “Japanese Champion

Can the Late-Blooming Generation Surpass the Golden Generation? New Golfers Celebrate Passing the Pro Test

Yumiko Sakaguchi’s Journey: From Soccer Star to Business Leader

Expert Compares Ohtani and Judge’s Exceptional Hitting

Rusei Sakai’s Confession: The Jockey Who Made History with Kentucky Derby and BC Classic Wins

Mao Saigo Shares Her Journey as She Nears a Major Milestone in U.S. Women’s Golf

Fuji Group Rep Banned from Japan Series Sends Apology Flowers

Shohei Ohtani’s ‘Willpower’ Sparks Dodgers’ Unstoppable Unity and World Series Triumph

Former NPB Renowned Umpire Unveils the Truth Behind the Furuta and Okada Ejection Drama

Shinnosuke Ogasawara Talks Admiration for Daisuke Matsuzaka and Potential Transfer Destinations

Behind the Legendary Controversial Call in the Japan Series, Revealed by NPB’s First Chief Umpire

Will you come to practice tomorrow? Shinba Higuchi, the first winner of the GP Series, was saved from burnout by her “mentor.

The “new strategy” that led Shinba Higuchi to her first GP Series victory with a stunning comeback.

‘Great Restoration at Hanshin Under Kyuji Fujikawa: Behind the Fan-less Family Feud

Rōki Sasaki’s Disappearance After CS Final and Lotte’s Ongoing VIP Treatment

Yuto Nakamura Yakult’s First Pick with 160 km/h Fastball, Never Aimed for Pro Baseball