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 Things are going to get even better from here on out!

 Shohei Ohtani broke the major league record by going 43-43! At long last, the greatest Japanese baseball player of all time has done it. The "50-50" that was once a pipe dream is now a reality! After a difficult August, the team enters the final round in top form.

Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s &#8220;Golden Elbow&#8221; Brings &#8220;55 Home Runs! After a difficult August, Shohei Ohtani is going into the last half of the season in top form.

 Miko Ryokai (Sports Writer)

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 The final Asian qualifying round for the World Cup in North and Central America has finally begun! Japan's national soccer coach, who will assume the heavy responsibility following the Qatar tournament, candidly reveals his true feelings.

 The final Asian qualifying round for the World Cup in North and Central America has finally begun, and FRIDAY had an exclusive interview with Hajime Moriyasu, the first Japanese national team coach ever to play in two consecutive World Cup qualifying rounds. The coach who bears the heavy responsibility of coaching the team reveals his true feelings in an honest and frank manner.

Exclusive Interview with Japan Coach Hajime Moriyasu on Second Term Challenges

 Masao Kurihara

 Watanabe Koji

 One month after the shocking revelation of the incident, he contributed to a victory in his debut match at Mainz in Germany.

 Midfielder Kaifu Sano, who transferred to German first division club Mainz, made his debut in an official match. However, he has not spoken about the trouble with a woman that occurred immediately after he decided to move to Mainz. We asked him what happened and what he thinks about it now...

Kaishu Sano on His Determined Restart and Moving Forward from His Soccer Career

 Koji Watanabe

 Return of Japan's National Soccer Team FWD: We meet the key man in the Moriyasu Japan squad in France after allegations of sexual misconduct were dropped!

 Junya Ito has returned to the national team after being suspended due to allegations of sexual assault. The indictment has no doubt helped his comeback, but he has been in good form at Stade Reims during his absence from the national team. We caught up with Ito there, and he revealed his thoughts on the matter.

Junya Ito Opens Up About Sexual Misconduct Allegations

 The Japanese men's volleyball team made it to the last eight at the Paris Olympics. Kunihiro Shimizu, a long-time member of the Japanese national volleyball team, talks about the team's performance and the "bright future" that awaits them.

Men&#8217;s Volleyball Japan Team Surpassing All Previous Records at Los Angeles Olympics

 Taguchi Yuji

 The superstar is too cute to be seen only on FRIDAY! Shohei Ohtani is on track to win the Triple Crown this season. Here are the best shots of the superstar in the first half of 2012, taken by a photographer who has been covering him on the field!

 Shohei Ohtani is within striking distance of the Triple Crown this season! The photographer who has been reporting on the field will send you the best shots of the superstar, which you can only see on FRIDAY! The best shots of the too-cute superstar in the first half of 2012 are on display!

Exclusive Rare Photos of Shohei Ohtani Revealed by Photographer Capturing Major Moments

 AFLO Kyodo News

 Entering August, home runs and stolen bases are in high production. The last half of the season is also different from last year.

 Shohei Otani made a rare negative comment. His monthly batting average and on-base percentage are the lowest of the season, and he seems to be in a slump. However, Ohtani has repeatedly blown away the concerns of those around him! He is on his way to achieving the unprecedented "50-50" mark.

Shohei Ohtani Chasing Unprecedented 50-50 Feat

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 It has been almost a year since Koji Takanohana, known as "the great yokozuna of the Heisei era," announced that he had remarried.' In December 1989, "FRIDAY" was the first to report the scene of his date with his current wife, A. Takanohana's reaction to the article at the time was: ......

Takanohana Reflects on First Photo and Life with New Wife

 Last season, the Hanshin Tigers won the long-desired Japanese championship for the first time in 38 years. This season, the Tigers are challenging for back-to-back championships for the first time in the team's history, and although they are currently on the road for a long period of time, their performance has been lackluster. Some say that manager Akifumi Okada is in a bad mood...

Discord Intensifies Behind the Scenes as Hanshin Tigers Manager Akinobu Okada Is in a Bad Mood

 Tsuyoshi Aso

 This June, for the first time in history, a Japanese racer echoed the Kimigayo at Imola, the sacred place of F1. The young racer, who was just 17 years old, was the first one to run through the legendary corner where a statue of Ayrton Senna stands.

17-Year-Old Racer Nicknamed ‘Robot’ Makes History with First Japanese National Anthem at Imola F1

 Yusei Kikuchi, who made his first pitching appearance with the Astros from the Blue Jays, has been a big hit with his hip-first pitching technique, which allows him to strike out eight consecutive batters!

 Yusei Kikuchi, who was traded from the Blue Jays to the Astros in a surprise move, threw a great pitch in his first start against the Rays, striking out eight consecutive batters, tying a team record. An expert in motion analysis gives an in-depth look at the strengths and challenges of Kikuchi's form!

Yusei Kikuchi Transfers to Astros from Blue Jays Showcases Hip-First Delivery and Natural Flexibility

 JMPA (1st photo) Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 Japan's men's volleyball team did not win a medal at the Paris Olympics, but the team was very popular, with tickets for the preliminary round sold out before the games began. Nevertheless, the Japan Volleyball Association is said to be facing a "money problem.

Yuki Ishikawa and Ran Takahashi&#8217;s Rising Popularity Highlight Financial Issues for Japan Volleyball Association

 Kazuya Mukai

 Kazuyoshi Kuriki

 Head coach Eddie Jones returned to the Japanese national rugby team after an absence of almost nine years. Leach Michael was entrusted with the captaincy by the famous general. At one point he was considering retiring early, but he is now taking on a new challenge.

Michael Leitch Embraces Change to Drive Team Growth

 Tetsuya Higashikawa/JMPA

 At the Paris Olympics, Japan's judo team won fewer medals than at the previous games in Tokyo. One of the reasons for this is pointed out to be the numerous "miscarriages of justice. What is the background of the disorder in the "order" of internationalized JUDO?

Low Referee Standards Cause Disarray in Paris Olympics Judo

 Shu Nishihara

 On August 13 (Japan time), Keisuke Honda will make his return to the game after a three-year absence. Before taking on the challenge of playing for an overseas team, Honda apparently consulted with someone other than "Little Honda. This magazine found him spending an evening in Nishiazabu with his "reliable right-hand man.

Keisuke Honda&#8217;s Surprising Comeback and the Right-Hand Man He Discussed in Nishiazabu

 Sota Shima (2nd and 3rd), Keisuke Nishi (4th)

 Among this year's college student draft candidates, Shogo, Kazuhiro Kiyohara's eldest son, is attracting a lot of attention. If Shogo does enter the pro ranks, it is inevitable that there will be a battle among the TV stations, but the one with the biggest advantage is said to be that station.

Father and son together? If Shogo, the eldest son of Kazuhiro Kiyohara, becomes a professional baseball player, &#8220;that TV station&#8221; is rumored to have an overwhelming advantage in the coverage.

 The "Hand of God" that saved Nippon many times! We interviewed the 193cm mood-maker who played a key role in Japan's success at the Paris Olympics by closing out all three group league games!

 We interviewed Brian Reo Kokubo, the guardian god of Japan's U-23 national soccer team that took on the challenge of the Paris Olympics! The "divine save" that surprised the world in the group league. We report from the field on the "divine hand" that saved Nippon's life many times!

Japan U-23 national soccer team goalkeeper Reo Kokubo Brian: &#8220;Next, I aim to be a guardian god of the A national team!

 JMPA

 Only at the Olympics can the Japanese women's volleyball team be redeemed for their defeat at the Olympics.

 The Japanese women's volleyball team, which had been aiming for a medal, was eliminated in the first round league. Sarina Koga, the ace who led the team, left the court in tears. Who will take over the ace's spirit in Los Angeles?

Japan&#8217;s volleyball women&#8217;s national team unexpectedly eliminated from the first round league&#8230;to carry on the spirit of Sarina Koga&#8217;s &#8220;ace in tears

 JMPA representative photo

 Japan's men's volleyball team competed for the first gold medal in 52 years since the Munich Olympics.

Why Ai Takahashi and Fuji TV announcer Sakuma&#8217;s &#8220;exclusive chatting time&#8221; at the Paris Olympics drew a flood of criticism.

 Hina Hayata injured her left wrist, her dominant arm, and was forced to compete in the third-place match after injecting painkillers. Three years after the Tokyo Olympics, in which she was a reserve, she reached the podium after a long and arduous journey.

 Hina Hayata broke down in tears and shed tears of happiness after winning the bronze medal in the third-place match of the women's singles table tennis tournament on August 3. Three years after the Tokyo Olympics, where she was a reserve, she overcame a great ordeal and reached the podium at the end of her hardship.

Hina Hayata won the bronze medal in tears with her pride of being a queen.

 Takero Yui (Toshihiko Seko), Kyodo News (2nd, 5th, and 7th pictures)

 Toshihiko Seko, a two-time Olympian and marathon leader of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF), predicts the men's and women's marathons on August 10 and 11 will be the first in 20 years. He says that this year's race will be the toughest course in the history of the event, and that it will not be a record-breaking race.

Toshihiko Seko Names Honami Maeda as Gold Medal Contender for Paris Olympics Women&#8217;s Marathon

 Photographed by JMPA

 The Japanese women's gymnastics team competed in the Paris Olympics with four members after captain Shoko Miyata (19) withdrew from the competition due to her drinking and smoking problem. Their team competition ended with an 8th place finish.

Gymnastics Officials Respond to Fans’ Concerns About Women&#8217;s Team Uniforms

 On August 5, Japan's men's volleyball team was eliminated from the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics against Italy after a deadly full-set match. Sarina Koga (28) and other members of the Japanese women's team, who had been eliminated the day before, were at the venue.

Japan&#8217;s Volleyball Ace Couple Nishida and Koga Showcase Their Union at Paris Olympics

 Kyodo News

 The IOC officials were outraged at the "malicious false accusation against Imane Keriff," who was branded an ex-male.　You should remember how many people have lost their lives because of your unjustified slander.

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Shohei Ohtani’s “Golden Elbow” Brings “55 Home Runs! After a difficult August, Shohei Ohtani is going into the last half of the season in top form.

Exclusive Interview with Japan Coach Hajime Moriyasu on Second Term Challenges

Kaishu Sano on His Determined Restart and Moving Forward from His Soccer Career

Junya Ito Opens Up About Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Men’s Volleyball Japan Team Surpassing All Previous Records at Los Angeles Olympics

Exclusive Rare Photos of Shohei Ohtani Revealed by Photographer Capturing Major Moments

Shohei Ohtani Chasing Unprecedented 50-50 Feat

Takanohana Reflects on First Photo and Life with New Wife

Discord Intensifies Behind the Scenes as Hanshin Tigers Manager Akinobu Okada Is in a Bad Mood

17-Year-Old Racer Nicknamed ‘Robot’ Makes History with First Japanese National Anthem at Imola F1

Yusei Kikuchi Transfers to Astros from Blue Jays Showcases Hip-First Delivery and Natural Flexibility

Yuki Ishikawa and Ran Takahashi’s Rising Popularity Highlight Financial Issues for Japan Volleyball Association

Michael Leitch Embraces Change to Drive Team Growth

Low Referee Standards Cause Disarray in Paris Olympics Judo

Keisuke Honda’s Surprising Comeback and the Right-Hand Man He Discussed in Nishiazabu

Father and son together? If Shogo, the eldest son of Kazuhiro Kiyohara, becomes a professional baseball player, “that TV station” is rumored to have an overwhelming advantage in the coverage.

Japan U-23 national soccer team goalkeeper Reo Kokubo Brian: “Next, I aim to be a guardian god of the A national team!

Japan’s volleyball women’s national team unexpectedly eliminated from the first round league…to carry on the spirit of Sarina Koga’s “ace in tears

Why Ai Takahashi and Fuji TV announcer Sakuma’s “exclusive chatting time” at the Paris Olympics drew a flood of criticism.

Hina Hayata won the bronze medal in tears with her pride of being a queen.

Toshihiko Seko Names Honami Maeda as Gold Medal Contender for Paris Olympics Women’s Marathon

Gymnastics Officials Respond to Fans’ Concerns About Women’s Team Uniforms

Japan’s Volleyball Ace Couple Nishida and Koga Showcase Their Union at Paris Olympics

IOC Official Outraged by Malicious Rumors Targeting Imane Kerif Labeled as Former Man