 Kosuke Tajima

 Wataru Watanabe

 The “Architect of Victory” who secured major upsets against Brazil and England quietly fuels his fighting spirit ahead of the World Cup opener

 Japan National Team Support Special! There is always a unique warmth to Daichi Kamada’s words. Behind his quiet tone lies a genuine passion and confidence. What matters most when facing powerhouse nations isn’t anything extraordinary. That mindset was evident in his performance on the field…

[Special Feature: Supporting the Japan National Team] Midfield Key Player Daichi Kamada’s Confession: “We Won’t Settle for ‘A Good Effort’ Anymore”

 Kyodo News

 It was a wild night in Hakata. On June 10, Hanshin Tigers manager Kyuji Fujikawa (45) was ejected in the seventh inning of an interleague game against the SoftBank Hawks (at Mizuho PayPay Dome)—the first ejection of his career, including his playing days.

&#8220;You Don&#8217;t Damage Another Team&#8217;s Property&#8221;—The Fallout From Tigers Manager Kyuji Fujikawa&#8217;s Furious Ejection

 Yoshiko Ryokai (Sports Journalist)

 Getty Images, Afro (Isaac)

 Group Stage Preview — The “Dangerous Men” Standing in Japan’s Way

 Match 3 vs. Sweden (FIFA Ranked 38th): Victory hinges on whether Japan can “contain their powerful attackers.” The key will be preventing them from establishing their attacking rhythm… This is the match that will test the true mettle of a Japan team aiming for the “World Cup title”!

World Cup Match 3: Sweden&#8217;s Lethal Attack Awaits—Can Japan Hold the Line?

 Yusuke Mimura (Sports Writer)

 Yusuke Mimura

 Behind the Scenes at the Final Training Camp—The Purpose of “Restricting Ice Bath Use,” Checking Formations with Drones, and More

 On-site report from the pre-World Cup training camp in Monterrey, Mexico! Head Coach Hajime Moriyasu often says, “The unexpected is expected”… but here in Mexico, Japan immediately encountered the “unexpected.” However, the staff’s meticulous research paid off!

On the Ground: Moriyasu&#8217;s Men Are Turning Heads—and the Quarterfinals Are Within Reach

 Atsushi Nakayama (Soccer Journalist/Commentator)

 Getty Images, Afro (Isak)

 Match 2: Tunisia (FIFA Ranked 44th) is considered the weakest team in the group, but complacency is out of the question. The key will be how to shut down Maybri. Scoring an early goal will be the key to victory!

World Cup Match 2: Tunisia&#8217;s Counterattacking Defense Stands Between Japan and Victory

 Mimura Yusuke (Sports Writer)

 Group Stage Outlook -- "Men Too Dangerous" to Stand in the Way of Japan

 The Netherlands (ranked 7th in FIFA), a strong nation in the first round, has never won a World Cup in its 11 previous appearances! They will be up against Moriyasu Japan with an attack that uses their height and defensive prowess, which is their greatest weapon!

World Cup 2026 Begins! The Netherlands&#8217; Defensive Giant Is Ready for the Biggest Stage

 AFRO

 The Japanese people's unfulfilled dream of a top eight finish at the World Cup is just a passing phase for these men.

 The FIFA World Cup 2026 in North and Central America will begin on June 12 (Japan Standard Time). Japan's national soccer team, led by coach Hajime Moriyasu, has a record number of overseas players and has set the goal of "winning the World Cup. What are the concerns and key players in this year's tournament?

The World Cup Soccer Tournament in North and Central America is finally underway! Japan&#8217;s strongest ever national team, Moriyasu Japan, &#8220;The Men Who Move History

 MHN Sports

 Yoo Hyun-joo, the sexy queen of Korean golf, played her second round of this season's tour. She fought hard but failed to qualify. However, she charmed many fans with her big smile and gorgeous play.

Tightly-fitting clothes and a beautiful style stand out!　The sexy queen of the Korean golf world charmed with her &#8220;magnificent play!

 Kyodo News, JIJI News, Inc.

 Before the start of the professional baseball season, about 90% of the predictions had Yakult at the bottom of the standings. However, the Yakult team has overturned such lowly predictions and is now battling for the top spot. What kind of magic did manager Takahiro Ikeyama use?

The Secret Behind Yakult&#8217;s Stunning Revival? It All Starts in the Clubhouse Bath

 Yakult's rapid rise to the top is unstoppable. Before the season, most pundits predicted them to finish last, but they are still in contention for the championship. Behind this is the insight of Katsuya Nomura, who saw through the naivete of Takahiro Ikeyama. The following is a secret story about Ikeyama and Mr. Nomura.

&#8220;Are They Throwing the Game?&#8221;—Yakult&#8217;s Surging Manager Ikeyama and the Stark Contrast With the Play Nomura Once Saw Through

 Nishi Keisuke (1st photo) Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 Former manager Shinnosuke Abe made a phone call just before announcing his resignation: ......

 Regarding the arrest and resignation of former Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe, it is highly likely that the Giants had already made the decision to dismiss Abe before he tendered his resignation. The team is currently searching for a new manager for next season and beyond, but can this incident be used as a catalyst for a revival?

A Former Ace Has Second Thoughts as the Giants Face Upheaval—Top OB Names the Next Managerial Favorite

 AFLO

 Is Yusei Kikuchi (Angels), Akira Sasaki (Dodgers), Kota Senga (Mets), Tatsuya Imai (Astros)

 This year's Major League Baseball season started with the remarkable success of Japanese players. On the other hand...there are also Japanese players who are struggling on the world's most prestigious stage. Will they end up as "bad major leaguers"?

While Ohtani and Okamoto Shine, Four Top Japanese Pitchers Can&#8217;t Buy a Win—Here&#8217;s Why

 Former Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe was arrested on May 25 on suspicion of assaulting his 18-year-old daughter, and announced his resignation on May 26. The team named Hideki Hashigami, chief offensive coach, as acting manager, and the team has managed to compete in the interchange games.

Former Second Army Manager Masumi Kuwata&#8217;s Regret&#8221; Stands Out after Former Giants Manager Shinnosuke Abe&#8217;s Arrest and Resignation

 Despite the high expectations of the pundits, Chunichi has fallen to the bottom of the standings due to a string of injuries and a lack of leadership. Manager Kazuki Inoue (54), whose departure at the end of the season is already attracting attention, is said to have another source of concern.

Kazuki Inoue Faces Difficult Questions Following Protégé&#8217;s Arrest and Past Misconduct

 Kazuhiko Nakamura Afro (1st)

 The "Riku-Ryu" pair, who held a retirement press conference, will turn professional in the future. They will also work as instructors in order to improve the ground of pairs competitions. We look into the structural problems and expectations of figure skating that await them.

RikuRyu Turns Professional, Sets Sights on Building Japan&#8217;s Pair Skating Pipeline

 This is an unprecedented arrest. On May 25, Shinnosuke Abe, 47, former manager of the Giants, was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of assault, and on May 26 he tendered his resignation, which was accepted.

Inside the Giants&#8217; Urgent Search for a New Manager Following Shinnosuke Abe&#8217;s Arrest

 Soichiro Takeda (sports writer)

 Hiroyuki Komatsu, AFLO (4th photo)

 Matsutobushi

 Itsuzuki Fujisawa is a member of the curling team "Rocco Solare". While back home in her hometown of Kitami, Hokkaido, she is also an employee of an insurance company. We sat down with her at her favorite sushi restaurant to talk about her job, the Olympics she was unable to compete in, and her future career!

Satsuki Fujisawa Reflects on Identity and Pressure in Candid Sushi Restaurant Conversation

 No need to worry about sluggish batting, the cause was in his lower body!

 It must be a problem only for the greatest player of all time, Shohei Otani, to be criticized as sluggish despite his MLB All-Star level performance. Although he has not shown his true potential as a hitter this season, it seems that this was an adjustment period for him to fully rotate as a dual-threat hitter.

Ren Meguro&#8217;s Busy Schedule Fuels Competition as SHOGUN and Drama Projects Line Up

 Yuji Taguchi

 His batting average and slugging percentage have skyrocketed since he changed his batting position!

 Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto's batting average jumped from .188 to .248, and he hit 10 home runs. He lowered his standing position by 17 cm toward the umpire to improve his response to breaking pitches, and he has modified the stiff-legged stance he had when he was with the Giants and evolved into a V-shaped swing with his right shoulder lowered.

Kazuma Okamoto’s Path to 30 Home Runs with the Blue Jays: How Abandoning His “Bow-Legged” Stance Took Him Beyond His Giants Peak

 Keisuke Nishi, Sota Shima (3rd photo)

 Seiji Kobayashi of the Yomiuri Giants, the most handsome catcher in baseball, has a new boyfriend! It was early afternoon one day after the start of the professional baseball season. This magazine witnessed Kobayashi on a date with a slender beauty at a Hakone shrine. When we directly asked him about it, he said...?

[Exclusive] Giants Catcher Seiji Kobayashi Finds New Love as He Eyes a Fresh Start

 Yakult's famous character, Tsubakuro, has finally returned. Behind the long-awaited reappearance of Tsubakuro was a controversial debate among the team's employees.

Tsubakuro’s Comeback Highlights His Importance Both On and Off the Field

 Hanshin manager Kyuji Fujikawa, who is aiming for back-to-back Central League championships, has begun a new information warfare strategy. What is it?

Hanshin Manager Kyuji Fujikawa proposes to &#8220;abolish the interview&#8221; and &#8220;hold a press conference&#8221; to strengthen the &#8220;war of information&#8221; toward back-to-back Central League championships.

 Former Hiroshima professional baseball player Ryutaro Hatsuki, 26, was charged with violating the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act by using the designated drug etomidate, also known as "zombie tobacco," at his first trial on May 15 at Hiroshima District Court.

Why only me&#8230;&#8221; Former Hiroshima defendant Ryutaro Hatsuki&#8217;s &#8220;bombshell statement&#8221; and the &#8220;two players&#8221; whose names were mentioned in the investigation

 Hiroyuki Komatsu AFLO (4th photo)

 Special interview in her hometown, Kitami City, Hokkaido, Japan From her job at her company, the Olympics she couldn't compete in, bodybuilding, and her future career.

 A life dedicated to curling: Canada, USA, Great Britain, Sweden. ...... This season alone, Loco Solare's Mayuki Fujisawa (34) has traveled all over the world, but while back in her hometown of Kitami City, Hokkaido, she has been working for an insurance company, "Consultage.

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[Special Feature: Supporting the Japan National Team] Midfield Key Player Daichi Kamada’s Confession: “We Won’t Settle for ‘A Good Effort’ Anymore”

“You Don’t Damage Another Team’s Property”—The Fallout From Tigers Manager Kyuji Fujikawa’s Furious Ejection

World Cup Match 3: Sweden’s Lethal Attack Awaits—Can Japan Hold the Line?

On the Ground: Moriyasu’s Men Are Turning Heads—and the Quarterfinals Are Within Reach

World Cup Match 2: Tunisia’s Counterattacking Defense Stands Between Japan and Victory

World Cup 2026 Begins! The Netherlands’ Defensive Giant Is Ready for the Biggest Stage

The World Cup Soccer Tournament in North and Central America is finally underway! Japan’s strongest ever national team, Moriyasu Japan, “The Men Who Move History

Tightly-fitting clothes and a beautiful style stand out!　The sexy queen of the Korean golf world charmed with her “magnificent play!

The Secret Behind Yakult’s Stunning Revival? It All Starts in the Clubhouse Bath

“Are They Throwing the Game?”—Yakult’s Surging Manager Ikeyama and the Stark Contrast With the Play Nomura Once Saw Through

A Former Ace Has Second Thoughts as the Giants Face Upheaval—Top OB Names the Next Managerial Favorite

While Ohtani and Okamoto Shine, Four Top Japanese Pitchers Can’t Buy a Win—Here’s Why

Former Second Army Manager Masumi Kuwata’s Regret” Stands Out after Former Giants Manager Shinnosuke Abe’s Arrest and Resignation

Kazuki Inoue Faces Difficult Questions Following Protégé’s Arrest and Past Misconduct

RikuRyu Turns Professional, Sets Sights on Building Japan’s Pair Skating Pipeline

Inside the Giants’ Urgent Search for a New Manager Following Shinnosuke Abe’s Arrest

Satsuki Fujisawa Reflects on Identity and Pressure in Candid Sushi Restaurant Conversation

Ren Meguro’s Busy Schedule Fuels Competition as SHOGUN and Drama Projects Line Up

Kazuma Okamoto’s Path to 30 Home Runs with the Blue Jays: How Abandoning His “Bow-Legged” Stance Took Him Beyond His Giants Peak

[Exclusive] Giants Catcher Seiji Kobayashi Finds New Love as He Eyes a Fresh Start

Tsubakuro’s Comeback Highlights His Importance Both On and Off the Field

Hanshin Manager Kyuji Fujikawa proposes to “abolish the interview” and “hold a press conference” to strengthen the “war of information” toward back-to-back Central League championships.

Why only me…” Former Hiroshima defendant Ryutaro Hatsuki’s “bombshell statement” and the “two players” whose names were mentioned in the investigation

Exclusive Confession] Mayuki Fujisawa Talks All About It at a Sushi Restaurant! I might be a clunker if I wasn’t curling.

Sports

[Special Feature: Supporting the Japan National Team] Midfield Key Player Daichi Kamada’s Confession: “We Won’t Settle for ‘A Good Effort’ Anymore”

“You Don’t Damage Another Team’s Property”—The Fallout From Tigers Manager Kyuji Fujikawa’s Furious Ejection

World Cup Match 3: Sweden’s Lethal Attack Awaits—Can Japan Hold the Line?

On the Ground: Moriyasu’s Men Are Turning Heads—and the Quarterfinals Are Within Reach

World Cup Match 2: Tunisia’s Counterattacking Defense Stands Between Japan and Victory

World Cup 2026 Begins! The Netherlands’ Defensive Giant Is Ready for the Biggest Stage

The World Cup Soccer Tournament in North and Central America is finally underway! Japan’s strongest ever national team, Moriyasu Japan, “The Men Who Move History

Tightly-fitting clothes and a beautiful style stand out! The sexy queen of the Korean golf world charmed with her “magnificent play!

The Secret Behind Yakult’s Stunning Revival? It All Starts in the Clubhouse Bath

“Are They Throwing the Game?”—Yakult’s Surging Manager Ikeyama and the Stark Contrast With the Play Nomura Once Saw Through

A Former Ace Has Second Thoughts as the Giants Face Upheaval—Top OB Names the Next Managerial Favorite

While Ohtani and Okamoto Shine, Four Top Japanese Pitchers Can’t Buy a Win—Here’s Why

Former Second Army Manager Masumi Kuwata’s Regret” Stands Out after Former Giants Manager Shinnosuke Abe’s Arrest and Resignation

Kazuki Inoue Faces Difficult Questions Following Protégé’s Arrest and Past Misconduct

RikuRyu Turns Professional, Sets Sights on Building Japan’s Pair Skating Pipeline

Inside the Giants’ Urgent Search for a New Manager Following Shinnosuke Abe’s Arrest

Satsuki Fujisawa Reflects on Identity and Pressure in Candid Sushi Restaurant Conversation

Ren Meguro’s Busy Schedule Fuels Competition as SHOGUN and Drama Projects Line Up

Kazuma Okamoto’s Path to 30 Home Runs with the Blue Jays: How Abandoning His “Bow-Legged” Stance Took Him Beyond His Giants Peak

[Exclusive] Giants Catcher Seiji Kobayashi Finds New Love as He Eyes a Fresh Start

Tsubakuro’s Comeback Highlights His Importance Both On and Off the Field

Hanshin Manager Kyuji Fujikawa proposes to “abolish the interview” and “hold a press conference” to strengthen the “war of information” toward back-to-back Central League championships.

Why only me…” Former Hiroshima defendant Ryutaro Hatsuki’s “bombshell statement” and the “two players” whose names were mentioned in the investigation

Exclusive Confession] Mayuki Fujisawa Talks All About It at a Sushi Restaurant! I might be a clunker if I wasn’t curling.

Tightly-fitting clothes and a beautiful style stand out!　The sexy queen of the Korean golf world charmed with her “magnificent play!