 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 on 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).

 Hazuki Takeda, nonfiction writer

 Masayoshi Katayama

 The father of Koto Katsumine, the winner of the July tournament, is the talk of the town. He is an active bodybuilder who looks just like "Kame-Sen'nin" from "Dragon Ball. Nonfiction writer Hazuki Takeda closely follows him. The man's "How to Raise a Champion Wrestler" (Part 1).

Kotoshōhō’s Father Says Keio High Contacted Them and Explains How He Raised His Formerly Skinny Son

 AFLO C2/Yuji Arakawa

 Hit 55 homers, the most in his career, resurrected his two-tooled batting style after a 663-day absence, and was a dominant player in the postseason.

 A special look back at Shohei Ohtani's best scenes from this season! He hit 55 homers, the most in his career; his two-fisted style reached its peak after a 663-day absence; he prevented a brawl against the Padres; he broke out of a slump and won the undisputed MVP award... A year of legends.

A Look Back at Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 Season of Records — Best 7 Scenes

 Ryoji Shigemasa

 Kotaro Tajiri

 Left-handed ace overcame the removal of a tumor due to suspected testicular cancer.

 SoftBank's Tomohisa Ozeki has made a leap forward this season by performing at an ace level. Baseball is an art and a science" is what he discovered through sports psychology, which he began after undergoing surgery to remove a tumor and suffering poor results.

Tomohisa Ōhzeki on Mastering the 140 km/h Fastball—Full Interview and Insights Into His Approach

 AFLO

 On November 9, Hina Hayata defeated Miwa Zhang in a full set in the final of the "WTT Champions Frankfurt" to win her first international tournament since her return from injury. Behind the victory was a change in tactics.

Hina Hayata&#8217;s &#8220;Quick Attack&#8221; and &#8220;Tenacity&#8221; have been added!　First international tournament win since her comeback: &#8220;Next up: Defeat China! Go to

 Takero Shigumura

 Miki Iibata, a "pioneer" of BMX racing in Japan, celebrated the 30th anniversary of her career with a commemorative interview, in which she spoke candidly about her "mission" that she holds in her heart, from her first encounter with BMX to her retirement. from his first encounter with BMX to his retirement.

Confession of Miki Iibata, a beautiful rider with 30 years of BMX experience, from &#8220;only a few competitors &#8230;&#8230;&#8221; to an official Olympic event.

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Kei Kato

 Hitomi Nakajima, "I want to make a Japanese record so that I won't be overtaken. Late-blooming heroine of the women's 100m hurdles world

 Hitomi Nakajima, a 30-year-old women's 100m hurdler, is one of Japan's hottest athletes, having set a new personal best in the event this year, and will be competing in the World Championships in Athletics for the first time in September. Her goal is to set a Japanese record and make it to the Los Angeles Olympics. He talks about his thoughts and feelings.

[Full Text] Confessions Bold-Makeup Sprinter Nakajima Aims for an Unbeatable Japanese Recordof a World Championships in Athletics Woman in Flashy Makeup&#8230;Hitomi Nakajima: &#8220;I want to set a Japanese record that won&#8217;t be overtaken.

 Kyodo News

 The silence on the previous day was only because the team president was not present.

 On November 11, Hanshin outfielder Koji Chikamoto (31) announced at the team's office in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, that he would not exercise his FA rights and would "stay on" under a multi-year contract. What is the surprising negotiating technique of Chikamoto, one of the sharpest men in baseball?

Hanshin Reportedly Offers Front-Office Path After Chikamoto’s ¥500M Jump

 He could only move his eyes and fingers on his own. Last July, after undergoing laser surgery for a herniated disc, Beijing Olympics judo gold medalist Toshi Ishii confessed that he had been bedridden. What was the medical trouble that struck Ishii? ......

Judo Star Satoshi Ishii Confesses to Life-Threatening Health Ordeal

 The Merits and Demerits of the "Friends Cabinet

 The Orix finished the regular season in third place in the Pacific League and lost to Nippon Ham in the first stage of the Climax Series. However, a "lax atmosphere" is said to be prevailing among the fielding staff.

Orix Turmoil: Lax Attitudes, a Gentle Manager, and Young Players Rebelling Against Their Captain

 Yuji Yanagawa (Nonfiction writer)

 Masaki Fujioka

 Masahiro Tateishi, an infielder at Soka University, said at a press conference after the draft, "As a baseball fan, I can't wait to meet Mr. Fujikawa. After being selected as the first overall pick in the 2025 Hanshin Draft, he talked about his current feelings, the players he admires, and his future goals.

Soka University Masahiro Tateishi: The Relentless Competitor Behind Hanshin’s Top Draft Choice

 Sports Hochi/Afro

 Rintaro Sasaki of Stanford University was the first overall pick by Softbank. It is said that his wish is to play in the major leagues. What are Sasaki's true feelings and what career path will he choose? We interviewed the president of his management company.

Where Will Rintaro Sasaki Go? CEO Speaks on His Real Thoughts and Career Path

 Even Higashihama...

 The Giants, who have suffered the humiliation of losing the Climax Series two years in a row rather than winning the Central League for the second year in a row, have a plan to "over-hunt" for starting pitchers. What does it entail? ......

Giants Aim for Triple Signing of Maeken, Norimoto, and Yanagi After Kuwata’s Exit

 Soichi Hayashi (nonfiction writer)

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 Junjin Nakatani vacated his WBC/IBF bantamweight title to challenge Naoya Inoue (32), aka "The Monster. What is Nakatani thinking before his strongest opponent? We interviewed him directly!

Junto Nakatani Plots a Naoya Inoue Hunt with a Hit-Free Fight Strategy

 Mineko Miwa

 Nagoya Asian Para Games Organizing Committee, Aichi, Japan

 Soaring material costs and rising prices are hitting international sporting events as well. The construction of the athletes' village for next year's Asian Games is in trouble. The solution was container houses. This is the so-called "mobile athletes' village.

Rising Costs, Material Shortages—And the Mobile Athletes&#8217; Village Changing the 2026 Asian Games

 He was out of the lineup in September, but returned just before the Climax Series.

 Kenta Imamiya of SoftBank hit 100 homers and hit 400 sacrifice hits. Manager Kokubo said, "I don't think there will be another player who achieves this feat. Imamiya, a slugger with a promising future, overcame his setbacks and ......

Kenta Imamiya Hits 400 Sacrifice Bunts—Here’s the Strategy That Saved His Career

 SoftBank's Tomohisa Ozeki has made a leap forward this season by becoming an ace-level pitcher. He began studying sports psychology at a time when his performance was sluggish. He carries a notebook with him at all times to keep his mind organized. And he has found what he is looking for. ......

How Does He Win With a 140 km/h Fastball? SoftBank’s Tomohisa Ozeki and His Sports-Psychology Mind Notebook

 Hitomi Nakajima attracted a lot of attention when she competed in her first World Championships in Athletics at the age of 30! Late-blooming heroine of the women's 100m hurdles world

 Hitomi Nakajima, a women's 100m hurdler, is one of Japan's most popular athletes, having broken her own personal best this year at age 30 and also competing in the World Championships in Athletics for the first time in September. Here she shares her thoughts on being a "late bloomer.

Hitomi Nakajima’s World Championships Debut Features Flashy Makeup and Sweet-and-Spicy Styling

 The only things he could move on his own were his eyes and fingers. Last July, after undergoing laser surgery for a herniated disc, Beijing Olympics judo gold medalist and mixed martial artist Toshi Ishii was bedridden. He confessed the circumstances of his medical trouble.

Beijing Olympic Judo Champion Reveals He Was Prepared for Death After a Medical Mishap

 Overcoming great opposition: ......

 Manager Kyuji Fujikawa is in charge of the Hanshin team, which unexpectedly lost four straight games and missed the top spot in Japan for the first time in two years. In fact, he was at odds with his coaches over the use of pitchers in the second game, the watershed game of the series. The inside story is available at .......

Hanshin Manager Fujikawa &#8220;clashes with coaches&#8221; in Japan Series&#8230;triggered by &#8220;Duplantier&#8217;s arbitrary appointment in Game 2&#8221;.

 Hopeless to get a seeding on the U.S. Tour, failing to qualify for domestic tournaments and finishing in a booby finish: ......

 Shibuno has been playing four consecutive rounds on the domestic tour since October. The result was a tie for 47th place, a humiliating booby finish. He also continued to struggle on the U.S. Tour, failing to qualify for 11 of 22 tournaments, half of which were on the U.S. Tour. Cinderella smile again: ......

Hinako Shibuno Still Stuck at Rock Bottom—When Will the Cinderella Smile Come Back?

 KLPGA, MHN Sports

 Lee Yoo-ring, a 23-year-old rising star, won the first place after winning "five playoffs" and showed an innocent smile on the podium. On the podium, she showed an innocent smile. We take a closer look at the true face of this new heroine.

Teammate of the Sexy Queen Claims First Victory! The Fresh, Innocent Smile of Korea’s New Golf Heroine Revealed

 Courtesy of Angel City FC

 Fast dribbler for Nadeshiko Japan playing in the U.S. NWSL League

 The trademark pink hair and flamboyant fashion of Jun Endo, midfielder of Japan's women's national soccer team, are the talk of the town on her Instagram. Endo is known as the "Lady Gaga of the women's soccer world. Behind her flamboyance is a serious injury. ......

From Struggle to Style: Jun Endo on Finding Herself Through Fashion

 He opened his private gym equipped with a world title match ring and six sandbags!

 Jyunjin Nakatani, who decided to challenge Naoya Inoue and vacated his WBC/IBF bantamweight title, has been training himself in two "tiger pits" in Japan and the United States. He says, "Without a doubt, this is the strongest opponent I've faced in my career, and it will be a fight that will test me." He will be a test for me.

Ex-Bantamweight Champion Nakatani Says He Can Go Beyond Naoya Inoue

 Kenta Imamiya of SoftBank has hit a total of 400 sacrifice hits. With his powerful swing, he also hit 100 homers, an accomplishment not only in the history of Japanese baseball, but also in other countries. Imamiya, who had a promising future as a slugger, overcame setbacks and ......

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Kotoshōhō’s Father Says Keio High Contacted Them and Explains How He Raised His Formerly Skinny Son

A Look Back at Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 Season of Records — Best 7 Scenes

Tomohisa Ōhzeki on Mastering the 140 km/h Fastball—Full Interview and Insights Into His Approach

Hina Hayata’s “Quick Attack” and “Tenacity” have been added!　First international tournament win since her comeback: “Next up: Defeat China! Go to

Confession of Miki Iibata, a beautiful rider with 30 years of BMX experience, from “only a few competitors ……” to an official Olympic event.

[Full Text] Confessions Bold-Makeup Sprinter Nakajima Aims for an Unbeatable Japanese Recordof a World Championships in Athletics Woman in Flashy Makeup…Hitomi Nakajima: “I want to set a Japanese record that won’t be overtaken.

Hanshin Reportedly Offers Front-Office Path After Chikamoto’s ¥500M Jump

Judo Star Satoshi Ishii Confesses to Life-Threatening Health Ordeal

Orix Turmoil: Lax Attitudes, a Gentle Manager, and Young Players Rebelling Against Their Captain

Soka University Masahiro Tateishi: The Relentless Competitor Behind Hanshin’s Top Draft Choice

Where Will Rintaro Sasaki Go? CEO Speaks on His Real Thoughts and Career Path

Giants Aim for Triple Signing of Maeken, Norimoto, and Yanagi After Kuwata’s Exit

Junto Nakatani Plots a Naoya Inoue Hunt with a Hit-Free Fight Strategy

Rising Costs, Material Shortages—And the Mobile Athletes’ Village Changing the 2026 Asian Games

Kenta Imamiya Hits 400 Sacrifice Bunts—Here’s the Strategy That Saved His Career

How Does He Win With a 140 km/h Fastball? SoftBank’s Tomohisa Ozeki and His Sports-Psychology Mind Notebook

Hitomi Nakajima’s World Championships Debut Features Flashy Makeup and Sweet-and-Spicy Styling

Beijing Olympic Judo Champion Reveals He Was Prepared for Death After a Medical Mishap

Hanshin Manager Fujikawa “clashes with coaches” in Japan Series…triggered by “Duplantier’s arbitrary appointment in Game 2”.

Hinako Shibuno Still Stuck at Rock Bottom—When Will the Cinderella Smile Come Back?

Teammate of the Sexy Queen Claims First Victory! The Fresh, Innocent Smile of Korea’s New Golf Heroine Revealed

From Struggle to Style: Jun Endo on Finding Herself Through Fashion

Ex-Bantamweight Champion Nakatani Says He Can Go Beyond Naoya Inoue

SoftBank’s Kenta Imamiya, who sacrificed 400 runs, found his professional path in hitting for the connection.

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Kotoshōhō’s Father Says Keio High Contacted Them and Explains How He Raised His Formerly Skinny Son

A Look Back at Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 Season of Records — Best 7 Scenes

Tomohisa Ōhzeki on Mastering the 140 km/h Fastball—Full Interview and Insights Into His Approach

Hina Hayata’s “Quick Attack” and “Tenacity” have been added! First international tournament win since her comeback: “Next up: Defeat China! Go to

Confession of Miki Iibata, a beautiful rider with 30 years of BMX experience, from “only a few competitors ……” to an official Olympic event.

[Full Text] Confessions Bold-Makeup Sprinter Nakajima Aims for an Unbeatable Japanese Recordof a World Championships in Athletics Woman in Flashy Makeup…Hitomi Nakajima: “I want to set a Japanese record that won’t be overtaken.

Hanshin Reportedly Offers Front-Office Path After Chikamoto’s ¥500M Jump

Judo Star Satoshi Ishii Confesses to Life-Threatening Health Ordeal

Orix Turmoil: Lax Attitudes, a Gentle Manager, and Young Players Rebelling Against Their Captain

Soka University Masahiro Tateishi: The Relentless Competitor Behind Hanshin’s Top Draft Choice

Where Will Rintaro Sasaki Go? CEO Speaks on His Real Thoughts and Career Path

Giants Aim for Triple Signing of Maeken, Norimoto, and Yanagi After Kuwata’s Exit

Junto Nakatani Plots a Naoya Inoue Hunt with a Hit-Free Fight Strategy

Rising Costs, Material Shortages—And the Mobile Athletes’ Village Changing the 2026 Asian Games

Kenta Imamiya Hits 400 Sacrifice Bunts—Here’s the Strategy That Saved His Career

How Does He Win With a 140 km/h Fastball? SoftBank’s Tomohisa Ozeki and His Sports-Psychology Mind Notebook

Hitomi Nakajima’s World Championships Debut Features Flashy Makeup and Sweet-and-Spicy Styling

Beijing Olympic Judo Champion Reveals He Was Prepared for Death After a Medical Mishap

Hanshin Manager Fujikawa “clashes with coaches” in Japan Series…triggered by “Duplantier’s arbitrary appointment in Game 2”.

Hinako Shibuno Still Stuck at Rock Bottom—When Will the Cinderella Smile Come Back?

Teammate of the Sexy Queen Claims First Victory! The Fresh, Innocent Smile of Korea’s New Golf Heroine Revealed

From Struggle to Style: Jun Endo on Finding Herself Through Fashion

Ex-Bantamweight Champion Nakatani Says He Can Go Beyond Naoya Inoue

SoftBank’s Kenta Imamiya, who sacrificed 400 runs, found his professional path in hitting for the connection.

Hina Hayata’s “Quick Attack” and “Tenacity” have been added!　First international tournament win since her comeback: “Next up: Defeat China! Go to