 The official X of Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers posted a photo of two shots of Ohtani and a woman. He introduced her as his "wife." What kind of person is Mamiko, a former basketball player? We traced the story through the testimonies of those involved.

Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s Wife Mamiko-san&#8217;s Still Elegant from School Days Revealed Persona

 Diceke Takahashi

 Following the Softbank Hawks' '23 fall camp, Tairiku Midorikawa was invited to the '24 spring camp. He was assigned the epic mission of explaining the outline and intent of framing techniques to the NPB umpires.

An Amateur Coach&#8217;s Memoir from the Pro Spring Training Camp

 An amateur coach is invited to teach at a professional baseball team's camp, a unique environment. Mr. Midorikawa, who usually works as a catcher coach for elementary and junior high school students, was invited to the '24 spring camp as a catching coordinator.

Unlikely Underdog Inside the Hawks&#8217; Camp, Where Amateurs Coach and Pros Take Notes

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 There is nothing but potential! The gateway to success for Olympic medalists: the women's figure skaters at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships!

 Japanese athletes made a splash at the "Women's Figure World Junior Championships," the gateway to success for Olympic medalists! The next generation of aces are competing hard for the Olympics. Medalists will be born among them!

Women&#8217;s Figure Skating Next Generation Aces Mao Shimada, Rena Uezono, and Ikura Kushida Sparkle in Competition of Beauty

 Kyodo News

 On March 3, "NEC" won the women's volleyball V1 League! The one who led the team to the league championship was Sarina Koga, the absolute ace of the Japanese national team and the passionate captain of the team. It seems that behind her lovely smile, she has a "devil's face. ......

Volleyball&#8217;s Absolute Ace and Passionate Captain &#8211; Sarinai Koga&#8217;s Quest to Surpass Saori Kimura at the Paris Olympics

 Miko Ryokai

 Afro (1st) Afro Gisela Schober/Getty Images (4th)

 Beckenbauer, a legendary figure in the world of German soccer, passed away this January at the age of 78. His legacy is estimated to be 26 billion yen, which he accumulated during his career as a player and in business after his retirement.

500 Million Yen Mansion with Private Beach, Fate of Emperor Beckenbauer&#8217;s 26 Billion Yen Inheritance Revealed

 Former yokozuna Hakuho Miyagino's position is worsening rapidly because of his failure to take responsibility for the assault of his apprentice. The Japan Sumo Association has tightened the screws on him even more than on Takanohana, who retired in 2006. What are the circumstances behind this? ......


Stablemaster Miyagino&#8217;s Harsh Fate &#8211; Disciples&#8217; Misconduct Hastens Departure from Sumo World

 Kei Kato

 In late February, WBF World Heavyweight Champion Tomoya Takahashi assumed the position of president of WYBC, the organization that Mr. Yamane himself founded. His "favorite disciple" once again reveals the secret story of his relationship with Mr. Yamane.

A &#8220;memorial service&#8221; is scheduled to be held on April 6&#8230; &#8220;Secret stories of Akira Yamane, a man I can talk about only now,&#8221; reveals a &#8220;beloved disciple&#8221; who will carry on his legacy.

 Takehiko Kohiyama (1st and 2nd photos), Shuntaro Abe (3rd and 4th photos)

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we look back at the time when Kazuhiro Kiyohara "hit back" at us during our coverage of the Giants' Miyazaki camp 20 years ago.

Kazuhiro Kiyohara’s True Emotions Emerge as He Expresses Fury Towards Magazine in Playback ‘04

 Kenji Saito

 Hiroyuki Komatsu (1st and 3rd photos) Kaori Matsumoto (2nd and 4th photos)

 Eddie Jones, the man who created "the biggest upset in the history of sports" by defeating South Africa at the World Cup in 2003, is back after a nine-year absence! The roller coaster ride is about to begin.

 Eddie Jones, the great general who caused "the biggest upset in the history of sports," has returned to Japan for the first time in nine years! It's going to be a roller coaster ride," said Jones. He talks about his passion to reach the top.

Eddie Jones Aims High: Expresses Desire for Japanese Players to Mirror Shohei Othani’s Success

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Star of the Koshien Tournament in the summer of '18, but pitched in only 3 games last year.

 Kosei Yoshida, who had a tough season last year with only three appearances in the first team, was unexpectedly traded to the Orix! He talks about his struggles up to now and his enthusiasm for this season.

Exclusive Interview with Kosei Yoshida of The Orix Opens Up, Mind Went Blank on Transfer Notification

 Miyagino Oyakata, who was demoted for violence against his apprentice, is expected to be in a difficult position from now on. Under such circumstances, former Sumo Association external committee member and cartoonist Yaku Mitsuru says, "There is a possibility that he will be at the top in a dozen years. The reason for this...

Hakuho Under Stable Custody for Disciples Violence, Unveils Secret Decade-Long Strategy

 AFLO Kyodo News

 Shohei Otani is on a roll, getting on base in 7 consecutive at-bats in the Open! Will the two-shot debut be at the All-Star game or after winning the World Series? With a life partner, his personal life is also evolving.

 Shohei Otani suddenly announced his marriage on his SNS! Reporters who have been keeping close tabs on Ohtani in the field are also excited, saying that they had not heard this in their wildest dreams. And who is his "new wife" that everyone is wondering about? ......His life as an athlete and his personal life are both fulfilling and "evolving"...

Shohei Ohtani Ties the Knot with Former Beautiful  Athlete, Takes Stride Towards World’s top Ranking Amid Dreams

 Hakuho was demoted two ranks to a layman's yokozuna after an assault by one of his disciples. He will be removed as the master of his room and will face a harsh reality after April. ...... He might even stand in a store as a salesperson to pick up trash around the Kokugikan. Still, he has a surprisingly bright future ahead of him.

From Trash Pickup to Retail: Yokozuna Harumafuji’s Unexpectedly Bright Future After Demotion

 Getty Images (1st photo) Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 《FRIDAY Sports Nonfiction》 In her first match of the season, she struggled with her shots and finished 69th out of 71 players. ...... The road to a comeback victory is already in sight! The smile of victory on the world stage is just a few more steps away!

 Hinako Shibuno's third year on the U.S. Tour, the season to regain her seeding, has finally begun! She has been struggling with no wins in the last two years, and with a new coach, she has been working on improving her swing. She has a new coach and is working on improving her swing. We are just a few more days away from seeing her full of smile.

Hinako Shibuno&#8217;s Great Comeback: Embracing a New Swing with a New Coach

 Daichi Hadano

 Rira Miura (22) and Ryuichi Kihara (31), nicknamed the "Riku-Ryu" pair, returned to competition for the first time in four months at the Four Continents Championships in Shanghai in February, taking the first step toward winning back-to-back World Championships starting March 20.

Riku-Ryu Pair Returns Strong at Four Continents Figure Skating Championships

 Yuzuru Hanyu (29) held the final performance of his first solo tour "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd "RE_PRAY" TOUR" on February 19th. 7,000 spectators were attracted by his impressive performance.

Yuzuru Hanyu Opens Up About Olympic Win During Solo Tour, Addresses Rare Question

 Born in 969. Passed the professional boxing test as a junior lightweight, but suffered an injury to his left elbow. After working as a reporter for a weekly magazine, he became a nonfiction writer and educator, teaching at a public high school in the U.S. In 1996, he moved to the U.S. In 2014, he completed the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies at the University of Tokyo. He is the author of "Minority Fist," "America's Lower Level Education Site," and "America's Problem Child Regeneration Classroom" (all Kobunsha e-books), "God's Ring," "The Door to the World: Forward! Samurai Blue," and "Hohime to Nurture Coaching" (all from Kodansha).

 Soichi Hayashi

 Nakatani won his third weight class with a stunning KO to remain undefeated, an impressive victory that had him smiling before the start of the second round. He looks back on a fight he considers his best bout, and declares war on his monster brother.

I want to fight Takuma Inoue!&#8221; Jyunjin Nakatani, &#8220;the man who chases after monsters,&#8221; looks back on his &#8220;three-weight championship with a smile on his face.&#8221;

 Tsuyoshi Shinjo, 52, the third-year manager of Nippon Ham, is suffering from a lack of material.

Question Arise Over Nippon-Ham Coach Tsuyoshi Shinjo Camp’s Third Year Performance: Running on Empty?

 AFLO

 Hinamiu" has evolved even further - A big win over a superior player in the team final of the World Table Tennis Championships!

 In the women's team final of the World Table Tennis Championships (team) held in Busan, Korea, the Japanese team won the silver medal in a very close match! The genius Hirano and the hard worker Hayata, who has grown into an absolute ace. The two aces of the Japanese table tennis world overwhelmed China in Paris!

Champions Convene at Training Headquarters to Plan Countermeasures: Hina Hayata and Miu Hirano Gear Up to Dominate China at Paris Olympic

 Superstar Shohei Otani announced his marriage to a Japanese civilian woman. Although Otani has never been reported to be in a relationship, he has often shown glimpses of marriage.

Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s Ideal Marriage Partner Requirements Spark Attention Amid Zero Dating Reports

 Haruki Shimokoshi, Yuji Arakawa

 Shohei Otani suddenly announced his marriage on February 29. This magazine suppressed precious "pre-debut" photos from his days at Hanamaki-Higashi High School and as a Nippon Ham rookie. We would like to introduce the happy face of the monster who is soaking up the world with these first-hand, treasured photos.

Shohei Otani Celebrates Marriage &#8211; Behind Schedule from Hanamaki-Higashi Days, Shares Muscular Photo

 DeNA, which is experiencing a huge fever over its draft pick, outfielder Takateru Tokai (21), whose father is a former Yakult player, and Chunichi, which has attracted attention with the addition of Sho Nakata (34), are both facing "hotel problems" at their spring training camps. Both of these teams are said to be having "hotel problems" at their camps.

DeNA and Chunichi Address Hotel Problem and Troublesome Fan Behavior at Spring Camp

 With the opening games finally underway, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers is back in full swing! The manager is pleased to see Ohtani trying out various forms during camp. He is aiming for a higher level of performance by obtaining his ideal form!

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Shohei Ohtani’s Wife Mamiko-san’s Still Elegant from School Days Revealed Persona

An Amateur Coach’s Memoir from the Pro Spring Training Camp

Unlikely Underdog Inside the Hawks’ Camp, Where Amateurs Coach and Pros Take Notes

Women’s Figure Skating Next Generation Aces Mao Shimada, Rena Uezono, and Ikura Kushida Sparkle in Competition of Beauty

Volleyball’s Absolute Ace and Passionate Captain – Sarinai Koga’s Quest to Surpass Saori Kimura at the Paris Olympics

500 Million Yen Mansion with Private Beach, Fate of Emperor Beckenbauer’s 26 Billion Yen Inheritance Revealed

Stablemaster Miyagino’s Harsh Fate – Disciples’ Misconduct Hastens Departure from Sumo World

A “memorial service” is scheduled to be held on April 6… “Secret stories of Akira Yamane, a man I can talk about only now,” reveals a “beloved disciple” who will carry on his legacy.

Kazuhiro Kiyohara’s True Emotions Emerge as He Expresses Fury Towards Magazine in Playback ‘04

Eddie Jones Aims High: Expresses Desire for Japanese Players to Mirror Shohei Othani’s Success

Exclusive Interview with Kosei Yoshida of The Orix Opens Up, Mind Went Blank on Transfer Notification

Hakuho Under Stable Custody for Disciples Violence, Unveils Secret Decade-Long Strategy

Shohei Ohtani Ties the Knot with Former Beautiful Athlete, Takes Stride Towards World’s top Ranking Amid Dreams

From Trash Pickup to Retail: Yokozuna Harumafuji’s Unexpectedly Bright Future After Demotion

Hinako Shibuno’s Great Comeback: Embracing a New Swing with a New Coach

Riku-Ryu Pair Returns Strong at Four Continents Figure Skating Championships

Yuzuru Hanyu Opens Up About Olympic Win During Solo Tour, Addresses Rare Question

I want to fight Takuma Inoue!” Jyunjin Nakatani, “the man who chases after monsters,” looks back on his “three-weight championship with a smile on his face.”

Question Arise Over Nippon-Ham Coach Tsuyoshi Shinjo Camp’s Third Year Performance: Running on Empty?

Champions Convene at Training Headquarters to Plan Countermeasures: Hina Hayata and Miu Hirano Gear Up to Dominate China at Paris Olympic

Shohei Ohtani’s Ideal Marriage Partner Requirements Spark Attention Amid Zero Dating Reports

Shohei Otani Celebrates Marriage – Behind Schedule from Hanamaki-Higashi Days, Shares Muscular Photo

DeNA and Chunichi Address Hotel Problem and Troublesome Fan Behavior at Spring Camp

Shohei Ohtani Aims for .350 Batting Average and 60 Home Runs with Dodgers Triple Crown Swing