 Myung-Woo Kim

 MHN Sports

 Yoo Hyun-joo, the "Sexy Queen" of Korean golf, participated in her second KLPGA (First Division Tour) event this season. Although she failed to qualify, she charmed the audience with her fan service and her performance until the very end.

Fans Delighted Over Korean Golf’s &#8220;Sexy Queen&#8221; and Her Graceful Play

 Masao Kurihara

 Tsutomu Kishimoto (PICSPORT)

 FRIDAY Sports Nonfiction

 Shingo Suezugu, 45, finished his first race of the season (100m) on May 4 in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture. He was aiming for 10.5 seconds. I was aiming for 10.5 seconds, but 10.86. But in terms of bicycle gears, I would say it was much slower (and heavier).

Shingo Suetsugu’s Enduring Challenge at 45, Pursuing 10.82 Seconds Despite Injury

 AFLO

 The "June Man" has no home runs!

 Ohtani is leading the league in home runs with 23 this season, but his strikeouts increased in June. He has been called the "June Man," but he has hit only one home run this month. At first glance, this may seem like a slump, but it seems to be another sign of Ohtani's competitive spirit.

I didn&#8217;t think it was a sudden brake&#8230;Shohei Ohtani, his strikeout count is &#8220;on pace for his best pace&#8221;, which is also a ″sign of growth″!!!!

 Nishi Keisuke, Takehiko Kohiyama (unpublished cut)

 The 75th yokozuna, Ohnosato, gets out of a luxury minivan near a high-class club in Ginza. Ohnori is busy every day with his yokozuna promotion and entertaining guests, but his father, Tomoyuki Nakamura, tells his son, "Don't worry.

After the dedication ring at Meiji Shrine, he went to an exclusive club&#8230;New Yokozuna Onozato &#8220;has a dominant presence even in the nightlife district&#8221; Photo

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Why did the man who won 45 championships and was loved by the gods of sumo leave the world of sumo with a cheerful face?

 FRIDAY interviewed Sho Hakuho, who spoke to the press about his resignation and his future plans. When we asked him about his frank feelings after the press conference, he spoke of his thoughts with a refreshed face and sparkling eyes.

Former Yokozuna Hakuho Reveals Resignation Story — No Regrets, I’m More Excited for What’s Next

 Etsuko Motokawa

 Kyodo News

 Moriyasu Japan is regarded as the "strongest team of all time. Is the ability to qualify for next year's World Cup, the fastest in the world, real? Etsuko Motokawa, a sportswriter, takes a closer look at the real picture.

 Moriyasu Japan, regarded as the "strongest team of all time," has just completed a fierce battle in the final Asian qualifying round. Is the team's ability to qualify for next year's World Cup, the fastest in the world, real? Sportswriter Etsuko Motokawa looks into the real picture.

Despite Big Win Over Indonesia, Moriyasu’s Japan Faces Major Hurdles on the Road to 2026 World Cup

 Yuji Yanagawa (nonfiction writer)

 Takehiko Kohiyama (1st photo) Kyodo News (2nd photo)

 Won gold and bronze medals in the combined event at the Nordic World Championships this February

 This February, the dizygotic twin Kasai sisters won gold and bronze medals in the combined events at the Nordic World Championships. Two new heroines were born in the Japanese skiing world. We take a look back at how they started skiing together.

Twin Sisters Yuna and Haruka Kasai Shine as New Skiing Heroines with Exciting One-Two Finish

 Taguchi Yuji

 Veteran pitcher efficiently transfers lower-body strength to the upper body. Motion analysis expert reveals why he can still be active in his late 30s.

 Tomoyuki Sugano, who joined the Orioles this season, has produced consistent results despite being on a team that is battling for last place. What are the characteristics of Sugano that continue to produce results? An expert in motion analysis reveals by looking at a series of photos of his pitching form.

Tomoyuki Sugano’s “Da no Ji” Delivery with the Orioles: A Model of Pitching Form

 Shingo Suetsugu, 45, is a legend in the Japanese track and field world. Still active, Suezugi declared last November that he would challenge the World Championships in Athletics (opening on September 13). This is the first time for me to challenge myself," he says.

At 45, Sprinting Legend Shingo Suetsugu Embraces the Challenge of the World Athletics Championships

 Ai Takagi

 In this issue of Playback, we take a look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In June 2005, the good news came that Shigeo Nagashima, who had fallen ill, would appear in public, but behind the scenes, plans were being made for the return of a certain tycoon...

Playback &#8217;05] Behind the Scenes of Mr. Watanabe&#8217;s Return&#8230; Tsuneo Watanabe&#8217;s &#8220;Pre-retirement&#8221; Celebration Banquet for His Return to the Baseball World

 Shigeo Nagashima passed away on June 3 at the age of 89, leaving behind many legends. One of his many anecdotes and legends is the "face pass. Face-passing on the Shinkansen bullet train (in the days of Japan National Railways!) He was a great man and a great man's man. No matter where you go to eat, no reservation is required.

In Memoriam] Daichi Suzuki was in danger of being stripped of his gold medal! The Legend of Shigeo Nagashima&#8217;s Amazing &#8220;Face Pass Anywhere

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 The Hiroshima Toyo Carp has overturned its pre-season lowly reputation and is now in the race for the top of the standings. He still doesn't carry a smartphone and says, "Face to face with the players! What is his "Arai style" of management?

Hiroshima Carp manager Takahiro Arai talks: &#8220;Face to face with the players! That&#8217;s all I believe in.

 Shohei Ohtani (30) was truly a Warrior in May, hitting 15 homers in May alone, putting him on pace for 62 for the year, but baseball commentator Takehiko Kobayakawa says that "May is just the beginning and he will get even better in June and beyond.

Shohei Ohtani: May is just the beginning for the Warriors! The amazing &#8220;left hand push in&#8221; technique will make him explode even more in June!

 Shinji Hamasaki

 On June 3, Shigeo Nagashima, nicknamed "Mr. Nagashima," passed away. The people involved in his life tell us about the secret stories they had with the great players.

The Hidden Truth Behind Shigeo Nagashima’s Health — Who Really Knew What Was Going On?

 Hiroaki Fujiuchi, Hiroshi Ito, Toshiaki Ichihara, Sota Shima

 FRIDAY reveals the treasured photos of Mr. Professional Baseball "A small ball and a bat are filled with destiny and life.

 On June 3, Shigeo Nagashima passed away from pneumonia. The players who were close to him look back on his life and say, "Only Mr. Nagashima could bring excitement to the stadium even when he made errors," and "I wouldn't mind breaking my arm for him.

Remembering Shigeo Nagashima: A Tribute with Rare Photos — The Man Who Inspired “I’d Break My Arm for Him”

 Sota Shima

 On June 3, Shigeo Nagashima passed away. Since his stroke in March 2004, this magazine has repeatedly reported on Mr. Nagashima's indomitable fighting spirit as he continued his rehabilitation. We look back at the image of Nagashima, who continued to give hope to his fans.

[In Memoriam] Shigeo Nagashima’s 3,330-Day Fight After Stroke — The Day Mr. Giants Took the Mound Again

 Shu-shu, bong!　Okke~!" ...Shigeo Nagashima, the late "Mr. Giant".... The following is a video of the late "Mr. Giant" Shigeo Nagashima passionately instructing a group of young baseball players in 2002. The scene of Mr. Nagashima's smiling and passionate education. We hope you can feel Mr. Nagashima's passion.

&#8220;Whoosh, Swish, Okay!&#8221; — Shigeo Nagashima’s Energetic Onomatopoeia-Filled Coaching Stuns Young Players

 Hiroshi Shibachi (1st), Hiroaki Fujiuchi (2nd) Hiroyuki Komatsu (3rd-8th)

 Shigeo Nagashima, who was a national hero for many years as "Mr. Professional Baseball," passed away on June 3. We look back at the footsteps of Shigeo Nagashima and remember him through the past articles that only this magazine has seen.

Shigeo Nagashima Remembered: His Recovery, His Message to Fans and the Moments We Alone Saw

 Thank you very much." Yokozuna Ohnosato politely thanked the reporter for the food. Ohnosato is a dignified rikishi who knows how to be polite. He is approaching the image of the yokozuna his father expects him to be. The similarities between him and Major League star Shohei Ohtani are introduced!

Yokozuna Ōnosato’s Neat Towel-Folding Habit and the Unexpected Trait He Shares with Shohei Ohtani

 Soichi Hayashi

 Confession of Anthony Olasuquaga, WBO flyweight champion, who studied together as gym mates for more than 10 years

 Could you have imagined a time when two Japanese boxers would be in the pound-for-pound competition? The top-of-the-line battle between Naoya Inoue and Jyunjin Nakatani, and the bantamweight unification bout before that, is envisioned by gymmate and world champion Anthony Olasquaga.

Inoue Gets Knocked Out — Junto Nakatani Foresees Drama in Nishida Bout and a Future Mega-Fight

 Kazuma Okamoto (28) of the Giants, who had been batting .380 with eight home runs and 25 runs batted in since the season opener, was hit by an accident in a game against Hanshin on April 6. Without their main gun, the Giants front office is planning a trade. ......

Giants planning &#8220;second trade&#8221; following Richard&#8217;s: &#8230;&#8230; Targeting &#8220;Seibu and Orix fielders&#8221; as likely targets.

 Yoshitaka Imoto

 The "World Individual Table Tennis Championships" (May 17-25) to determine the world's No. 1 table tennis player was held in Doha, Qatar. Hina Hayata, who won the bronze medal at the previous tournament in Durban, South Africa, lost in the quarterfinals of the women's singles.

Hina Hayata Falls Short of Consecutive Medals — What the World Championships Loss Revealed About Japan’s Ace

 Daiki Masuda has been appointed as an educator for Richard Sunagawa, who transferred from Softbank to the Giants on May 12 in a trade for infielder Masato Akihiro and pitcher Ryusei Oe. What is the background?

“Who’s Idea Was That?!” — Giants Fans React as Daiki Masuda Named Mentor to Richard Sunagawa

 Yakult manager Shingo Takatsu (56) and another leader of the Yakult baseball team have been at loggerheads since the start of the season.

Sports

Fans Delighted Over Korean Golf’s “Sexy Queen” and Her Graceful Play

Shingo Suetsugu’s Enduring Challenge at 45, Pursuing 10.82 Seconds Despite Injury

I didn’t think it was a sudden brake…Shohei Ohtani, his strikeout count is “on pace for his best pace”, which is also a ″sign of growth″!!!!

After the dedication ring at Meiji Shrine, he went to an exclusive club…New Yokozuna Onozato “has a dominant presence even in the nightlife district” Photo

Former Yokozuna Hakuho Reveals Resignation Story — No Regrets, I’m More Excited for What’s Next

Despite Big Win Over Indonesia, Moriyasu’s Japan Faces Major Hurdles on the Road to 2026 World Cup

Twin Sisters Yuna and Haruka Kasai Shine as New Skiing Heroines with Exciting One-Two Finish

Tomoyuki Sugano’s “Da no Ji” Delivery with the Orioles: A Model of Pitching Form

At 45, Sprinting Legend Shingo Suetsugu Embraces the Challenge of the World Athletics Championships

Playback ’05] Behind the Scenes of Mr. Watanabe’s Return… Tsuneo Watanabe’s “Pre-retirement” Celebration Banquet for His Return to the Baseball World

In Memoriam] Daichi Suzuki was in danger of being stripped of his gold medal! The Legend of Shigeo Nagashima’s Amazing “Face Pass Anywhere

Hiroshima Carp manager Takahiro Arai talks: “Face to face with the players! That’s all I believe in.

Shohei Ohtani: May is just the beginning for the Warriors! The amazing “left hand push in” technique will make him explode even more in June!