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 Milan Cortina Olympics -- Athletes of the "Rising Sun" Shine in the World of White and Silver

 Nozomi Maruyama, a female ski jumper, is a hard worker. She was expected to be a candidate for the national team at the Beijing Olympics, but she fell heavily at the All-Japan Championships in October 2009. The serious injury forced her to undergo nine months of rehabilitation. However, she has made a great leap forward this season, winning six World Cups.

Ski Jumping] Nozomi Maruyama, back from a serious injury of ligament damage after a hard fall! A &#8220;hard worker&#8221; takes on the challenge of the Milano Olympics!

 Don't miss the dynamic performance of the medal contenders! Figure Skating, Speed Skating, Curling, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding... We introduce all the "Athletes of the Day" who are the focus of the Milan Cortina Olympics!

Japan’s Pride on Ice and Snow—Special Feature on the Milan-Cortina Olympics

 Kyodo News

 A baseball team official reveals the inside story of his "abstinence

 On January 27, the Hiroshima Prefectural Police arrested Ryutaro Hatsuki, 25, a professional baseball player from Hiroshima, on suspicion of violating the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act. Behind the incident, which sent shockwaves through the baseball world, the suspect was said to be suffering from "isolation within the team.

Disowned and Isolated—The Story Behind Hazuki’s Zombie Cigarette Arrest

 Milan Cortina Olympics Special -- Athletes of the Japanese flag shine in the world of silverware!

 Speed skater Miho Takagi is aiming for an unprecedented total of 11 Olympic medals at this year's games. Three of the 23 members of the Japanese women's ice hockey team are sisters. With their teamwork, they may make it to the top three in the world.

Miho Takagi Aims for Historic 11th Career Medal &#038; Women’s Ice Hockey Targets Upset Through Teamwork

 The best part of watching a baseball game is not only the game itself. Beer vendors at the stadiums talk about the "reality" of watching a baseball game.

Beer Vendors at Baseball Games Reveal the Unfiltered Reality Behind Hallway Pick-Ups and Drinking with Players

 Takahiro Kagawa

 Ukrainian-born ozeki Aoanishiki won his first sumo tournament in the autumn of the first tournament of the season. He was the first new ozeki-ranked wrestler to win two consecutive tournaments in 89 years, since Futabayama, the great yokozuna of the Showa period.

Sleepless Nights, Back-to-Back Victories—New Ōzeki Aoishōkin Eyes Record-Breaking Yokozuna

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 After 26 years of active career, he cut off his long collar and devoted himself to management...

 After 26 years of active career, Hiroshi Tanahashi has cut off his long collar and is concentrating on being a manager as president of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Tanahashi, who has made pro wrestling a genre that can be enjoyed by the whole family, is enthusiastic: "I will be the first president in 100 years! he says enthusiastically.

“100-Year President” Ambition—Tanahashi Shares His Vision for New Japan Pro-Wrestling

 Aoyama Gakuin University's No. 1 draft pick duo: "We will throw away the title of No. 1 in Japan and cling to the professional world!

 Aoyama Gakuin University's ace right fielder Seiki Nakanishi was drafted first by the Chunichi Dragons, and infielder Koichiro Oda was drafted first by Yokohama DeNA! The DRA1 duo said, "We will throw away the title of No. 1 in Japan and cling to the professional world! and talk about their enthusiasm and goals for their first year.

Seiki Nakanishi and Koichiro Oda on Making the Leap to Professional Baseball

 In mid-January, Nana Suganuma, a popular female golfer, took on an unusual challenge: she gave a stunning performance as an "idol," attracting 500 fans. Here is a report on the live performance.

She also performed her debut song! Popular golfer Nana Suganuma shows off her impressive performance in the &#8220;Idol Challenge

 Shinsuke Sakai

 Forever Young has successfully won the title of "world's best" in dirt horse racing. In fact, however, there is a possibility that he could win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in France, the world's most prestigious turf race. The reason for this, according to Maki Okada, a leading figure in the world of horse racing, can be found at .......

Veteran Insider Explains Why Forever Young Could Conquer the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

 The possibility that Hanshin infielder Teruaki Sato, 26, may try out for Major League Baseball in the U.S. as early as this offseason has surfaced, but his contract with the team remains undecided before the team's camp begins on February 1. We take a closer look at the inside story.

Teruaki Sato Sticks to Hardline Position as Clash With Hanshin Becomes Irreversible

 Last offseason, Seibu pitcher Mitsunari Takahashi was approved to try out for the Major League Baseball via the posting process, but he ultimately chose to remain with the team this year. Why did he stay, despite offers from three major league teams?

Major League Offers to Seibu’s Mitsunari Takahashi Deemed Minor League Level, Highlighting Clear Gap with Former Teammate Imai

 Hazuki Takeda, nonfiction writer

 Yoshinori Matsuda

 The All Japan Sumo Tournament was held in November to determine the number one amateur sumo wrestler in the makuuchi division. Former yokozuna Hakuho was also at the event. Will there be a second Onosato or Toyoshoryu? Nonfiction writer Hazuki Takeda follows closely!

Former yokozuna Hakuho &#8220;has plenty of room to grow&#8221;&#8230;closely follows the &#8220;amateur number one&#8221; All Japan Sumo Tournament, a gateway to success for makuuchi rikishi!

 Shinnosuke Abe, 46, the Giants manager who is under strict orders from the team to win the championship in his third season in charge, was a lonely sight at his "place of relaxation.

Richard the Messiah&#8221; at the Giants&#8217; last round of golf, &#8220;No one wanted to team up with Manager Abe&#8230;&#8221; Unexpectedly, &#8220;Richard the Messiah&#8221; in a loneliness crisis.

 Rakuten has been struggling, having finished in the B class of the Pacific League for four consecutive years until last season. The team's attendance at games last season was 1.7 million, the lowest among the 12 teams.

Players Criticize Rakuten’s Home Stadium Renovation as a Parent Company’s Unilateral Decision

 Hatsuki Takeda (Nonfiction writer)

 Yanagawa go!

 Ukrainian-born, fluent in Japanese, enjoys going to the public bath near the Ajikawa stable

 Aoshonishiki, a Ukrainian-born rikishi, is attracting the attention of sumo fans as the "new ozeki. He talks about how he felt when he was promoted to Ozeki, how he spent his time at the Ajikawa stable, and his "encounter with sumo" as a boy.

Ukrainian Born Ozeki Aonishiki Shares His New Year Resolve and Pursuit of Greater Heights

 The "voluntary training" scheduled for January 24th was put on hold until just before the start of the training session.

 Teruaki Sato of the Hanshin baseball team is fighting a "war of attrition" with the team by appointing an agent to challenge the Major League Baseball, which is his dream. If this situation continues, there is even a possibility that he will be forced to "close his voluntary training sessions" and "enter camp at his own expense.

Teruaki Sato Weighs Self Funded Camp as Tensions With Hanshin Grow Over MLB Ambitions

 Jiji Press

 The names of some rikishi have increased dramatically during the current Hatsuba-sho (New Year's Tournament). It is the name of the Isekehama stable's "~Fuji. The reason for this is that many of the wrestlers in the former Miyagino stable, where former yokozuna Hakuho was a master, changed their names at once due to transfers. This is the prosperity of the sumo world as seen in the yokozuna's yomata name.

Sumo Power Shift Seen Through Ring Names — A New Era Begins

 Ryoji Shigemasa

 From a season of suffering to Japan Series MVP...... revealed all the drama behind the counterattack--.

 After winning the long-sought Japan Series championship and the MVP of the series, Softbank's Yamakawa struggled to find his "ideal form. After the Japan Series, he arrived at the stadium earlier than anyone else to work on his own training.

The Copy That Changed Everything: Hotaka Yamakawa on His Japan Series Awakening

 Sports writer Myung-Woo Kim

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 I will deliver ″extraordinarily happy″ to everyone with my song ♡.

 Nana Suganuma, a professional women's golfer who attracts fans with her strong putting and innocent character, is taking on a new challenge that is unprecedented in the golf world: a dual role. In the music video shooting, she looks as serious as she does during the round.

Nana Suganuma Combines Golf and Idol Life in Her Latest Venture

 Aflo

 Shohei Ohtani is a legend, breaking records year after year. This year, he will turn 32 years old, and some say that his performance will decline, but former major leaguer Ryota Igarashi predicts that he will break his career high.

Shohei Ohtani&#8221; will turn 32 this year&#8230;and yet, this is the only reason why we can be assured that he will &#8220;break his career high&#8221;.

 AFLO

 Shohei Ohtani, 31, of the Dodgers, continues his substandard evolution. Last year, he continued to produce tremendous results and led the Dodgers to the championship. Former major leaguer Ryota Igarashi takes a look back at his performance this year as a pitcher!

Special Round-Table Discussion] Former Major Leaguer Ryota Igarashi and baseball critics give their honest predictions for Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s performance this year!

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 On January 6, 2014, the "JRA Prize for Horse Culture" was announced, and the prize was awarded to "Soma Gan ga Mita Yume: The Days Shigeyuki Okada Took on Sunday Silence. Jockey Daichi Shibata, who has ridden many horses owned by Mr. Okada, shared his secret stories with Mr. Okada.

Jockey Daichi Shibata Opens Up on the Sudden Death of Meiner Group Leader Shigeyuki Okada

 Hazuki Takeda (Nonfiction writer)

 Aoshonishiki, a Ukrainian-born sumo wrestler, has attracted the attention of sumo fans as a "new ozeki. He talks about how he felt when he was promoted to Ozeki, how he spent his time at the Ajikawa stable, and his "encounter with sumo" as a boy.

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Ski Jumping] Nozomi Maruyama, back from a serious injury of ligament damage after a hard fall! A “hard worker” takes on the challenge of the Milano Olympics!

Japan’s Pride on Ice and Snow—Special Feature on the Milan-Cortina Olympics

Disowned and Isolated—The Story Behind Hazuki’s Zombie Cigarette Arrest

Miho Takagi Aims for Historic 11th Career Medal & Women’s Ice Hockey Targets Upset Through Teamwork