 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

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 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.

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

 Kyodo News

 Tetsuto Yamada of the Yakult baseball team is making a funny joke about the idea of a new manager, Shinya Miyamoto.

Yakult&#8217;s Tetsuto Yamada responds to &#8220;new manager Miyamoto&#8217;s&#8221; plan with a hint of &#8220;sudden retirement&#8221;: &#8220;If it&#8217;s Shinya, I&#8217;ll quit.

 Jiji Press, Hiroyuki Komatsu

 The ace player of Kinzoku Agriculture (Akita Prefecture), Daiki Yoshida (3rd year), entered the school where his older brother, Terusei (24, Orix), also attended, with this strong desire. This will be a big step toward realizing that wish.

Younger Brother Daiki of Kanano Agricultural Heads to Koshien, While Older Brother Kosei Struggles with Tough Reality

 Ryoji Shigemasa

 Kotaro Tajiri

 We interviewed Softbank's Tatsu Yanagimachi, a rising star who has been on the market for some time now, winning the MVP award for the Central and Pacific League interchange games this year with the highest batting average among the 12 teams! He has been on an elite course that everyone envies, but he looks back on a series of hardships he faced in the professional world.

Tatsu Yanagimachi Reflects on Struggles Behind His MVP Season

 DeNA is currently in third place in the Central League, but behind the scenes, sources at the club's headquarters are already busy searching for the next "managerial candidate.

After Ruling Out Tanishige, DeNA Considers Furuta, Ramirez, and Inaba for Manager Role

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 The 41-year-old with wounds all over her body holds the record for the most consecutive appearances by a Japanese woman in the Winter Olympics.

 Tomoka Takeuchi, 41, who has competed in six consecutive Winter Olympics, has decided to make her seventh attempt. With wounds all over her body, "God told me to give it one more go," she said. What was her epic experience of training in Switzerland alone, staying in a sleeping bag in a car, and her persistence to achieve her long-cherished dream of winning the gold medal? Retry Claude

Tomoka Takeuchi Aims for Gold in Her 7th and Final Olympic Snowboarding Appearance

 Seibu's leader Sousuke Genda, who has supported the team for many years, is said to be experiencing some "strange" incidents.

Seibu&#8217;s Sosuke Genda Under Fire for Tardiness and Preferential Treatment Amid Susukino Nightlife Rumors

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 Badminton women's singles player Yuka Miyazaki, who is expected to play at the Los Angeles Olympics, lost in the second round at the Japan Open badminton tournament held from July 15 to 20, but she showed evolution even in defeat.

Yuka Miyazaki, Next-Generation Badminton Queen, Inspires Hope on the Road to the LA Olympics

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

Kochi United SC Coach Exposes Manager Yutaka Akita’s Power Harassment

 Satoshi Otosaka, a former member of DeNA, has joined the Giants. However, he was quite the mischief-maker when he was a student at Yokohama High School. His mentor tells the true story of how he "let his cancer fly.

“He’d Stare Me Down”—High School Mentor Recalls Tomo Otosaka’s Wild Side as He Joins Giants

 Yuji Yanagawa

 The qualifying rounds for the National High School Baseball Championship Tournament, known as "Koshien," have finally begun. Mori, the ace of Osaka Toin High School, which is attracting attention as a powerhouse in Osaka Prefecture, is aiming to become Japan's No. 1 player for the 10th time!

From Summer Heat to Draft Spotlight—Haruki Mori’s Final High School Chapter

 Etsuko Motokawa

 Japan's national soccer team, Moriyasu Japan, is often called the strongest in history. However, Florent Dabadie, former interpreter for former coach Troussier, says that the team still has some work to do before it can reach the World Cup final eight. What is the current state of Japan's national team, as seen through the eyes of a famous interpreter?

Former Troussier&#8217;s famous interpreter, Davadi, analyzes &#8220;Moriyasu Japan&#8217;s current position.

 Afro

 June has come to an end and Major League Baseball has reached the turn of the season. There is a clear division between the players who continue to perform well and those who continue to struggle. We analyze the reasons for this.

Beyond Shohei Ohtani: Unique Analysis of Samurai Stars Like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Yusei Kikuchi in the Majors

 AFLO

 Return to pitching is going well, and home runs are in abundance

 Shohei Otani's batting average has slumped to the 10% range since July 5, his birthday, and he is facing an uphill battle. The day after his appearance as a pitcher, his batting average was in the .030 range. Is his slump due solely to his return to a dual role? Baseball commentator Kobayakawa weighs in.

Shohei Ohtani Slumping Since Birthday as Left Field Fly Balls Hold Key to August Surge

 Shintaro Fujinami, 31, has decided to return to the Japanese baseball world and will join DeNA. What is the background of his surprise decision to join DeNA?

The Real Reason Fujinami Joined DeNA — and His MLB Comeback Ambition

 Yakult infielder Munetaka Murakami, 25, is currently on the farm due to a condition in his upper body that has prevented him from performing as well as he would like. ......

Yakult Takes Cautious Approach to Munetaka Murakami’s Return as Part of Long-Term Rebuild Strategy

 The "2-meter tall cannon" was transferred from the Giants in a blitz trade.

 Masato Akihiro (22), who was traded from the Giants, talks about the pressure of being number 55 and his awakening in his new home at SoftBank. I want the Giants to feel like they've lost money," he confesses his relationship with manager Abe and his challenge to become a .300 hitter.

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