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 The "Nobuchika Aoki as manager" theory has also emerged.

 Yakult is expected to inaugurate a new system with Ikeyama as manager and Aoki as GM, but behind the scenes of this personnel change is a complicated "adult situation" hidden within the baseball team.

Phantom Leadership at Yakult? Aoki and Ikeyama Appointments Face Resistance Over Miyamoto’s Role

 Japan's national soccer team won its first match against the kingdom of Brazil. With less than eight months to go before the World Cup in North and Central America, the whole of Japan rejoiced at this historic victory, but at the same time, it also revealed the challenges Japan faces as they continue to make solid progress. Here is an analysis of where Moriyasu Japan stands today.

Korean Media Reacts with Envy After Japan’s Historic Victory Over Brazil

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 Yoo Hyun-joo, the sexy queen of Korean golf, participated in the first division tour for the first time in a while. Although she failed to qualify, she charmed many visitors with her beautiful skills and fan service.

Korean Golf Beauty Wows Fans with Her Goddess Figure and Elegant Swing

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 Sugizo

 Genichiro Tenryu, aka "Mr. Pro Wrestling," retired from active wrestling in 2003 at the age of 65. He is now 10 years old.

Mr. Pro Wrestling Tenryu Gen&#8217;ichiro invites Onita and others to the event despite the concerns of his fans.

 Genichiro Tenryu, aka "Mr. Pro Wrestling," retired from active wrestling on November 15, 2003, at the age of 65. However, even though he had retired, the past 10 years were by no means a peaceful time for him.

Fighting illness, bereavement of his beloved wife, and life in a wheelchair&#8230; Ten years after his retirement, Mr. Pro Wrestling, Genichiro Tenryu, is now in a wheelchair.

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 A "stepping stone to the next season" shown in the post-season.

 On October 5, Shohei Ohtani took the mound to start the first game in a hostile environment. Local reporters said that Otani, the pitcher, has fully recovered. Manager Roberts has already hinted at a full rotation of Otani as a pitcher in the postseason. A "true two-faced pitcher" is ......

Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Returns to Full Strength — The True Two-Way Star Emerges

 Kazuhiko Nakamura, courtesy of BayStars (3rd "Hamasta Battle" photo)

 Aki, a member of the official performance team "diana," which boasts charismatic popularity among BayStars fans, announced her graduation on SNS. She explained the reason for her graduation.

DeNA Cheerleader Aki Bids Farewell After 5 Years of Lightning-Fast Spirit

 Pro Baseball Emergency Report: Part 2

 The Yomiuri Giants, led by manager Shinnosuke Abe, went into this season with the largest pitching reinforcements in the history of the team. However, the Giants were unable to catch the Hanshin Tigers, finishing in third place in the league with a 15-game lead. The difference between the Giants and the Hanshin was also evident in their pitching staff.

Ace Shoyuki Togo&#8217;s poor performance and the burden on relievers&#8230; &#8220;Abe Giants&#8221; pitching staff also saw a &#8220;fatal difference with Hanshin&#8221;.

 Pro Baseball Emergency Report Part 1

 The Yomiuri Giants, led by manager Shinnosuke Abe, went into this season with a 7 billion-yen reinforcement package, the largest in the team's history. However, the Giants finished in third place in the league, about 15 games behind the Hanshin Tigers. What was the reason for the gap between the two teams?

Why were the &#8220;Abe Giants&#8221; so weak? Fatal Weaknesses of the Leading Contenders for the Championship

 Jockey Yuichi Kitamura has decided to challenge Chronodunor for this year's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. We look back on his enthusiasm and his life as a jockey!

Calm and Confident — Yuichi Kitamura Faces the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Without Fear

 Miko Ryokai (sports writer)

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 Local interview with a prospective star in Germany. She talks about her comfortable distance from her father, her favorite pastime of sauna, and even her views on love!

 Tanigawa Moeko has grown up to be a star volleyball player that the world is now paying attention to. After graduating from high school, she moved to Japan to play for Bayern Munich, a prestigious club in Germany, from January of this year. FRIDAY went to interview her there ......

【Exclusive Interview】Momoko Tanigawa, 20: The Nadeshiko Japan Star Who Always Calls Her Dad Before Every Game

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 Richard and Masato Akihiro were traded between Softbank and the Giants in May. As of now, there is a clear difference between the two. Richard is hitting double-digit homers for the first time, while Akihiro is struggling in the second base. The former No. 4 of the Giants gives a convincing explanation of the difference between the two!

Power or Consistency? Ex-Giants Star Breaks Down Richard and Akihiro’s Contrasting Fates

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 Despite narrowly missing out on the title of homerun king, he hit 55 homers, the most in his career.

 On September 29, Shohei Ohtani hit a career-high 55 home runs in the final game of the regular season. Although he narrowly missed out on the title of homerun king, sportswriters say that "Otani was not looking for an individual title.

Ohtani Eyes MLB Glory Again, Full Speed Ahead into the Postseason

 Yuta Tabuse, 44, is still active with the Utsunomiya Brexit of the Basketball B-League at the age of 44. We interview him as he looks back on his basketball career!

Still Chasing the Dream: Yuta Tabuse on His NBA Ambition

 Yuji Yanagawa (non-fiction writer)

 Fumio Kuroda

 Part 1: An exclusive interview with the "super high school class ace" who took the Koshien Stadium by storm this summer!

 We have exclusive interviews with two "super high school level aces", Okinawa Shogaku's Ryojo Sueyoshi and Kentai Takasaki's Gen Ishigaki, who have been exciting this summer at the Koshien.

Proving My Belief in Action — Ryojo Sueyoshi of Okinawa Shogaku on the Mindset for Competing on the World Stage

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Part 2: "Two Super High School Aces" who Thrilled the Koshien Tournament this Summer

 We have exclusive interviews with two "super high school level aces," Ryojojo Sueyoshi of Okinawa Shogaku and Gen Ishigaki of Kentucky University Takasaki, who have been exciting the Koshien Stadium this summer. What is his vision for the future?

All-Out at the World Cup — Genki Ishigaki of Kendai Takasaki Reflects on the Global Challenge

 Kei Kato

 On October 5, he and his beloved horse, Crois du Nord, headed for the Longchamp racecourse in Paris!

 Yuichi Kitamura is finally going to challenge for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the most prestigious race in the world of horse racing, on his beloved horse, Croix du Nord. This June, Kitamura won on a stage that many jockeys dream of, but after a long rehabilitation process, he finally arrived at the glorious stage of the Arc de Triomphe.

Derby Jockey Yuichi Kitamura Rides Again — The Miracle Comeback After a Devastating Injury

 Miko Ryokai (Sports Writer)

 Local interview with a potential star of Bayern Munich of the German First Division.

 Moeko Tanigawa has grown up to become a star volanteur who is now the focus of the world's attention. After graduating from high school, she moved to Japan to play for Bayern Munich, a prestigious German club, from January of this year. FRIDAY went to interview her there ......

The Midfielder the World Is Watching — Momoko Tanikawa Reflects on the Moment That Shaped Her

 Hiroyuki Matsu

 Special Interview with a basketball legend: Japan's first NBA player is still active at the age of 44 and the oldest captain

 Yuta Tagase, a basketball legend who has attracted attention since his high school days and became the first Japanese NBA player, is still active at the age of 44 and is the oldest captain of the Utsunomiya Brexit team. We take a look back at the life of the "small giant" and his struggles.

Never Too Late: Yuta Tabuse, Japan’s First NBA Player, Reflects on Life and Career at 44

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 The three-way battle between Fortius, Loco Solare, and SC Karuizawa Club was settled.

 The goddess on the ice smiled on the challenger at the end. The "Japan Curling Women's National Team Championship" was held, and Fortius, longtime rivals of champion Rocco Solare, won the right to challenge for the first Olympics. Fujisawa's eyes were filled with tears in defeat. ......

Japan’s Women’s Curling Team Finalized: Sayaka Yoshimura Leads the Way After Satsuki Fujisawa

 Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers broke his own team record by picking out his 97th walk of the season against the Rockies on September 9 (Japan time). Experts believe that Ohtani's "evolution of his pitch selection" led to the record-breaking performance.

Shohei Ohtani: Soon to break the team record for the first time in half a century! A thorough analysis of Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s superhuman pitch selection skills.

 Sota Shima

 Ako, who lives in Tokyo, said with a sad face, "I had an affair with someone without knowing it, and when I got pregnant, he asked me to abort the pregnancy..." She says that she and Yakult's promising right-handed pitcher, Yuto Kanegubo, are having a "pregnancy trouble.

Yakult’s Promising Pitcher Exposed: Secret Family Life and Turmoil Over Mistress’s PregnancyYakult’s Promising Pitcher Exposed: Secret Family Life and Turmoil Over Mistress’s Pregnancy

 Futoshi Kojima is a former jockey and trainer who rode like the wind in the middle of the horse racing boom of the Showa period. Now he talks about the untold story behind horse racing while dealing with stage 4 cancer!

Two-Time Derby Champion Futoshi Kojima Reflects on His Racing Career While Battling Stage 4 Cancer

 Yakult's promising right-handed pitcher, Yuto Kanegubo (25), was found to be in a "pregnancy trouble" with an adulterous partner. He was made to have an affair with her without her knowledge, and when she became pregnant, she asked him to abort the pregnancy..." Ms. A. told the whole story.

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