 AFLO

 On August 20, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers hit No. 44, which stunned the entire nation. It was an ultra-low-altitude home run with a pitch angle of only 19 degrees and a velocity of 187 km/h. This shocking hit had something to do with a minor league change that began in mid-August.

Over the fence at an angle of only 19°! Shohei Ohtani: The impact of the ″super low home run″ with a velocity of 187km/h!

 Jiji Press

 Urgent Feature Part 1: Almost Sweeping the Hitting Titles and Running Fast with an Astonishing Defensive Ratio!

 The new Fujikawa Tigers are running fast. The Tigers are in the race for the top batting title with Chikamoto, Nakano, and Sato, and Sato is alone in the race for the homerun crown, leading the league by 14 games. The team has won back-to-back championships, something that neither Hoshino nor former manager Okada could achieve...

Almost dominated the batting title!　This year&#8217;s Hanshin Tigers &#8220;Manager Kyuji Fujikawa&#8217;s ability to correct the situation is amazing!

 Almost sweeping the batting titles and an astounding defensive record, the new Fujikawa Tigers are running at full speed!

 The new Fujikawa Tigers are running fast. The Tigers are in the race for the top batting title with Chikamoto, Nakano, and Sato in the race for the home run crown, and Sato is alone in the race for the top spot in the league with a 14-game lead over second place. The team has won back-to-back championships, something that neither Hoshino nor former manager Okada could achieve...

The Tigers lead the league! The day when Hanshin&#8217;s manager, Kyuji Fujikawa, becomes a legend!

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 Former player for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, Kenshi Sugitani, 34, who covers players and works as a TV reporter, expressed his honest feelings about Sho Nakata, 36, of the Nakanichi Dragons, who has decided to retire at the end of this season.

Kenshi Sugiya’s Message to Sho Nakata

 Taguchi Y. Tanaka

 Taku Kawamura, professor at the University of Tsukuba, explains how the Cubs' Seiya Suzuki's form has evolved! Finally awakening in his 4th year in the Majors, his "evolution" is obvious compared to 2 years ago!

 Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs has set career highs in two categories in his fourth year in the majors, and compared to two years ago, his "evolution" is obvious, according to an expert on motion analysis. The following is a series of photos.

Seiya Suzuki’s Effortless Power: The Swing That Could Win Him the RBI Title

 Kyodo News Agency

 The Giants are said to be eager to acquire Hanshin's Kohji Chikamoto, who has qualified for FA.

Giants Begin Pursuit of Hanshin’s Chikamoto—Massive Offer and Family Support on the Table

 Yushi Taguchi Afro UPI/Afro

 A TV viewing data analysis company thoroughly analyzed about 40 commercials featuring Japanese Major League Baseball players and alumni, including Ichiro! Using their own unique method, they have created a ranking of the "nail-bitingness" of Japanese Major League Baseball commercials featuring Japanese Major League Baseball players and alumni. The ranking is now open to the public!

Ranking Japanese MLB Players’ Ads by How Captivating They Are—Yamamoto Steals the Show

 Taguchi Arifumi

 A TV viewing data analysis company thoroughly analyzed about 40 commercials featuring Japanese major league players and alumni, including Ichiro! Using their own unique method, they have created a ranking of the "nail-bitingness" of Japanese Major Leaguers' "Appearance CMs. After all, Otani is.......on display!

Ohtani Shines Off the Field Too—Ranking Japanese MLB Players’ Most Eye-Catching Ads

 Kyodo News

 On August 15, 36-year-old outfielder Sho Nakata announced his retirement at the end of the season at a press conference held at the Bantelindome Nagoya.

Behind the retirement of Sho Nakata of Nakanichi: &#8220;The breakdown of trust with manager Kazuki Inoue&#8221;&#8230; Young players &#8220;rebel&#8221; against the team&#8217;s disloyalty.

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Zico All-Star Game Hiroshima Production Committee

 Former Kashima Antlers player Alcindo reveals the story behind the famous phrase "Tomodachinara, Atarimae".

 Former Kashima Antlers player Arsindo expresses his gratitude on his first visit to Japan in 30 years. The legendary phrase "Tomodachinara, Atarimae" and the truth about his haircut are also revealed in this interview.

Former Kashima Antlers player Arsindo reveals that it was his destiny to appear in an Aderans commercial.

 On his way to his third consecutive home run ranking!

 Shohei Ohtani, who has said that the root of his batting is his "stance," may have finally perfected his swing! It looks like his return season as a two-way hitter will be another record-breaking one!

Shohei Ohtani: &#8220;Zero-Gravity Swing&#8221; to Hit 60 Home Runs in August　Shohei Ohtani: &#8220;Zero Gravity Swing&#8221; to reach his dream of 60 homers!

 Izumi Nakagawa

 Courtesy of Hirosaki Gakuin Seiai High School Baseball Club

 The club was founded in 2001. Hirosaki Gakuin Seiai High School, which had been a girls' school, became a co-educational school, and the baseball club was created to attract male students. When the club recruited members, only 10 were accepted. Some of the members had never even played catch before.

Unknown Coach Achieves Koshien Through Gritty Winter Greenhouse Training

 Tetsuko TAKEMOTO

 Playback] A look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. This year's Koshien Tournament, in which Hiroryo's withdrawal from the tournament became a hot topic of conversation, was made possible by the sudden appearance of two "supernovae" in the summer of 10 years ago. Here is a look back at their success.

Playback &#8217;15] Two &#8220;Monsters&#8221; Thrilled Koshien&#8230; Kiyomiya and Okoye Captivated the Crowd in the Summer of 2015

 Shakari Richardson, the world queen of women's 100M, was in danger of not participating in "Tokyo 2025 World Championships" due to domestic violence against her boyfriend. In fact, when she visited Japan in May with her boyfriend, she showed her fans that she was in love with him.

Athletics 100M Queen Richardson Arrested for Domestic Violence Against Her Lover, But What Will Happen at the World Championships in Tokyo in May?

 Ryoji Shigemasa (1st, 11th), Haruki Shimokoshi, Yuya Kawasaki, Yutaka Asai, Takahiro Kagawa, Ippei Hara (7th, 9th) Shuichi Masuda (8th), Shu Nishihara

 On August 15, Sho Nakata of the Chunichi Dragons held a press conference to announce his retirement at the end of this season. This report looks back at his appearance at the ballpark and beyond.

Sho Nakata of the Chunichi Dragons: &#8220;I want to end up liking baseball&#8221; &#8211; Words of a man who captivated in and out of the ballpark

 Masao Kurihara

 Alcindo, the "legendary striker" who played for Kashima Antlers from the first year of the J-League season, is in Japan!

Former Kashima Antlers Star Alcindo Shares How His Famous Phrase Came to Be

 Born in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. After graduating from university, she worked for a publishing company before taking her current position. She is currently reporting and writing mainly about sumo. Her books include "Yokozuna" and "Dorji: The True Face of Yokozuna Asashoryu" (both published by Kodansha), "Interview the Ozeki," "Tsuneishi Terao," and "Sumo: The Great Rikishi of Memories" (both published by Futabasha).

 Hatsuki Takeda (Nonfiction writer)

 Kei Kato

 On August 3, the Grand Sumo Tournament was held in Osaka. Nonfiction writer Hazuki Takeda interviewed all the famous sumo wrestlers who were the talk of the town!　Here are the rikishi's voices, including their unexpected impressions of the Expo and summaries of the Nagoya tournament.

Mitakeumi, Ōhō, and Takayasu Relish the Expo Basho—Even Craving German Sausages!

 Hazuki Takeda (nonfiction writer)

 On August 3, the Grand Sumo Tournament "Expo '70 Tournament" was held in Osaka. Nonfiction writer Hazuki Takeda interviewed all the famous sumo wrestlers who were the talk of the town!　She also talks to them about their unexpected impressions of the Expo and their "true feelings," which are normally unavailable to the public. Here are their true voices.

“Gundam All the Way!” — Top Sumo Wrestlers Speak at Osaka-Kansai Expo Tournament

 C2/Yuji Arakawa Takehiko Kohiyama AFLO

 From the return of Shohei Otani after 663 days since the season opener, to his impressive home run, to his innocent expression....

 Shohei Otani and his wife Mamiko attended the annual MLB All-Star "Red Carpet Show. He was the hero of the once-a-year ball game, bathed in flashes of light. Here is a look back at the "best scenes" of Ohtani up to July!

Shohei Ohtani’s Most Unforgettable Moments from Early 2025

 SoftBank's Tatsu Yanagimachi, who won the MVP award in this year's Central and Pacific League interleague tournament with a batting average of .397, the highest among the 12 teams, is on the rise. We interviewed him about his secret pre-game practices and his career to date.

“The Deeper the Darkness, the Better” — Yanagimachi Reflects After Winning Interleague MVP

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Yuji Yanagawa (Okumura), AFLO (Furujo), Kyodo News (Abe)

 Golden Eggs in Koshien in the Summer of 2025 (Part 2)

 The 107th National High School Baseball Championship Tournament (Summer Koshien) opened on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. We introduce some of the "golden eggs" of the tournament, including Daiki Yoshida of Kanatari Agriculture, who is aiming for a return of the Kinno whirlwind, and Yohta Abe of Yokohama, the leading candidate for the championship!

Yoshida Chases “Kana-nō Whirlwind,” Abe Leads Yokohama — Koshien’s Golden Eggs Speak Out

 Yuji Yanagawa (non-fiction writer)

 Yuji Yanagawa (Nishimura, Takabe)

 Golden Eggs" in the Summer Koshien Tournament in 2025 (Part 1)

 The 107th National High School Baseball Championship Tournament (Summer Koshien) opened on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. We introduce some of the "golden eggs" of the tournament, including Takeru Sato and Genki Ishigaki, the two aces of Takeru Sato and Takasaki, and Kazuki Nishimura of Kyoto Kokusai, the champion of the previous summer tournament!

Golden Talents Set to Shine at Summer Koshien

 The World Swimming Championships in Singapore was hotly contested until August 3. While the excitement was not as great as it had been due to the fact that the event was broadcast late at night, there was a silver lining. However, there were reports that this year will be the last year for TV Asahi to broadcast the event. ......

TV Asahi’s World Aquatics Future in Question Amid Growing Success

 Asahi Shimbun

 A legendary defender has been forced to take a leave of absence due to alleged coercive language and behavior.

 On June 29, Kochi United SC, a J3 soccer team, revealed that players and staff members had made allegations of power harassment concerning manager Yutaka Akita. When we proceeded with our interview based on internal documents we obtained, several officials opened their heavy mouths.

Sports

Over the fence at an angle of only 19°! Shohei Ohtani: The impact of the ″super low home run″ with a velocity of 187km/h!

Almost dominated the batting title!　This year’s Hanshin Tigers “Manager Kyuji Fujikawa’s ability to correct the situation is amazing!

The Tigers lead the league! The day when Hanshin’s manager, Kyuji Fujikawa, becomes a legend!

Kenshi Sugiya’s Message to Sho Nakata

Seiya Suzuki’s Effortless Power: The Swing That Could Win Him the RBI Title

Giants Begin Pursuit of Hanshin’s Chikamoto—Massive Offer and Family Support on the Table

Ranking Japanese MLB Players’ Ads by How Captivating They Are—Yamamoto Steals the Show

Ohtani Shines Off the Field Too—Ranking Japanese MLB Players’ Most Eye-Catching Ads

Behind the retirement of Sho Nakata of Nakanichi: “The breakdown of trust with manager Kazuki Inoue”… Young players “rebel” against the team’s disloyalty.

Former Kashima Antlers player Arsindo reveals that it was his destiny to appear in an Aderans commercial.

Shohei Ohtani: “Zero-Gravity Swing” to Hit 60 Home Runs in August　Shohei Ohtani: “Zero Gravity Swing” to reach his dream of 60 homers!

Unknown Coach Achieves Koshien Through Gritty Winter Greenhouse Training

Playback ’15] Two “Monsters” Thrilled Koshien… Kiyomiya and Okoye Captivated the Crowd in the Summer of 2015

Athletics 100M Queen Richardson Arrested for Domestic Violence Against Her Lover, But What Will Happen at the World Championships in Tokyo in May?

Sho Nakata of the Chunichi Dragons: “I want to end up liking baseball” – Words of a man who captivated in and out of the ballpark

Former Kashima Antlers Star Alcindo Shares How His Famous Phrase Came to Be

Mitakeumi, Ōhō, and Takayasu Relish the Expo Basho—Even Craving German Sausages!

“Gundam All the Way!” — Top Sumo Wrestlers Speak at Osaka-Kansai Expo Tournament

Shohei Ohtani’s Most Unforgettable Moments from Early 2025

“The Deeper the Darkness, the Better” — Yanagimachi Reflects After Winning Interleague MVP

Yoshida Chases “Kana-nō Whirlwind,” Abe Leads Yokohama — Koshien’s Golden Eggs Speak Out

Golden Talents Set to Shine at Summer Koshien

TV Asahi’s World Aquatics Future in Question Amid Growing Success

[Full Report] Former Japan Soccer Player Yutaka Akita Accused of Power Harassment: Team Officials Reveal “You’re ADHD, aren’t you?”

Sports

Over the fence at an angle of only 19°! Shohei Ohtani: The impact of the ″super low home run″ with a velocity of 187km/h!

Almost dominated the batting title! This year’s Hanshin Tigers “Manager Kyuji Fujikawa’s ability to correct the situation is amazing!

The Tigers lead the league! The day when Hanshin’s manager, Kyuji Fujikawa, becomes a legend!

Kenshi Sugiya’s Message to Sho Nakata

Seiya Suzuki’s Effortless Power: The Swing That Could Win Him the RBI Title

Giants Begin Pursuit of Hanshin’s Chikamoto—Massive Offer and Family Support on the Table

Ranking Japanese MLB Players’ Ads by How Captivating They Are—Yamamoto Steals the Show

Ohtani Shines Off the Field Too—Ranking Japanese MLB Players’ Most Eye-Catching Ads

Behind the retirement of Sho Nakata of Nakanichi: “The breakdown of trust with manager Kazuki Inoue”… Young players “rebel” against the team’s disloyalty.

Former Kashima Antlers player Arsindo reveals that it was his destiny to appear in an Aderans commercial.

Shohei Ohtani: “Zero-Gravity Swing” to Hit 60 Home Runs in August Shohei Ohtani: “Zero Gravity Swing” to reach his dream of 60 homers!

Unknown Coach Achieves Koshien Through Gritty Winter Greenhouse Training

Playback ’15] Two “Monsters” Thrilled Koshien… Kiyomiya and Okoye Captivated the Crowd in the Summer of 2015

Athletics 100M Queen Richardson Arrested for Domestic Violence Against Her Lover, But What Will Happen at the World Championships in Tokyo in May?

Sho Nakata of the Chunichi Dragons: “I want to end up liking baseball” – Words of a man who captivated in and out of the ballpark

Former Kashima Antlers Star Alcindo Shares How His Famous Phrase Came to Be

Mitakeumi, Ōhō, and Takayasu Relish the Expo Basho—Even Craving German Sausages!

“Gundam All the Way!” — Top Sumo Wrestlers Speak at Osaka-Kansai Expo Tournament

Shohei Ohtani’s Most Unforgettable Moments from Early 2025

“The Deeper the Darkness, the Better” — Yanagimachi Reflects After Winning Interleague MVP

Yoshida Chases “Kana-nō Whirlwind,” Abe Leads Yokohama — Koshien’s Golden Eggs Speak Out

Golden Talents Set to Shine at Summer Koshien

TV Asahi’s World Aquatics Future in Question Amid Growing Success

[Full Report] Former Japan Soccer Player Yutaka Akita Accused of Power Harassment: Team Officials Reveal “You’re ADHD, aren’t you?”

Almost dominated the batting title!　This year’s Hanshin Tigers “Manager Kyuji Fujikawa’s ability to correct the situation is amazing!

Shohei Ohtani: “Zero-Gravity Swing” to Hit 60 Home Runs in August　Shohei Ohtani: “Zero Gravity Swing” to reach his dream of 60 homers!