 Born in 1969. Passed the professional boxing test as a junior lightweight, but suffered an injury to his left elbow. After working as a reporter for a weekly magazine, he became a nonfiction writer and educator, teaching at a public high school in the U.S. In 1996, he moved to the U.S. He graduated from the Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies, Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies, the University of Tokyo in 2014. He is the author of "Minority Fist," "America's Lower Level Education Site," and "America's Problem Child Regeneration Classroom" (all Kobunsha e-books), "God's Ring," "The Door to the World: Forward! Samurai Blue" and "Hohoite to Nurture Coaching" (all from Kodansha).

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 Although it was a J3 match, the Shinshu Derby drew a crowd of 10,000. On the day of the derby, Nagano Parciero's Kazuya Sunamori received a heartbreaking report: his two-year-old daughter was suspected to have leukemia. His life took a sudden turn. An unexpected helping hand came to Sunamori, who had almost given up on soccer.

Nagano Parciero&#8217;s Kazuya Sunamori, whose 2-year-old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and &#8220;almost gave up on soccer,&#8221; talks about his &#8220;gratitude to the soccer world.

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 The Olympic team, aiming to win its first medal in 56 years at the Paris Olympics, has decided not to call up Kubo Takefusa. Furthermore, the team is having difficulty in recruiting other European players. Behind this was a humiliating comment from a European club.

Kubo Takefusa&#8217;s call-up was abandoned&#8230; &#8220;Humiliating Words&#8221; from European Clubs Behind the Crisis of Wiping Out the Olympic Soccer Team&#8217;s &#8220;Call-up of European Teams&#8221;.

 Shinnosuke Abe, 45, has been implementing various changes since he took over as manager of the Giants, including the selection of rookies. One of the changes is the ouster of catcher Takuzo Oshiro, 31, who was a valuable player under former manager Tatsunori Hara, 65, as the team's regular catcher.

If you can&#8217;t hit, you&#8217;re worthless.&#8221; &#8230;&#8230; &#8220;Stripped of regular catcher,&#8221; Giants&#8217; Oshiro faces &#8220;disagreement on policy&#8221; and &#8220;threat of leaving the team

 Hiroshima has defied most expectations before the league season started and is now battling with the Hanshin League to take the top spot. While the team is doing well, the front office is suffering from a certain "miscalculation.

The name of the unexpected big-name reinforcement player who is &#8220;mentioned in the plan for the big purge in the Carp, which is doing well&#8221;.

 Seibu manager Kazuo Matsui (48) will take a leave of absence after the May 26 game against the Orix at the Verna Dome, and Hisanobu Watanabe, the team's GM (58), will take over as acting manager on May 27, sending shockwaves through the baseball world.

Unveiling the Next Manager, Kudo, Akiyama, or Ito? Anticipation Grows Following Seibu&#8217;s Matsui&#8217;s Resignation

 Sportswriter Born in 1982 in Toyama Prefecture. Graduated from Seijo University, Faculty of Literature and Arts, Department of Fine Arts, and has been working as a sports writer since 2006. He has been working as a sportswriter since 2006, mainly covering rugby. He is the author of "Sunwolves no Chosen, Super Rugby: Tsuyouru Wolves no Kiroku" (Sunwolves' Challenge, Super Rugby: Record of the Fighting Wolves) published by Futabasha.

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 Shota Horie, who played 76 games for Japan's national team, the sixth most in his career, lost in the League One final and failed to win his last active game. Because he was willing to work behind the scenes from the time when he was a nobody, he continued to be needed by the team.

Embracing Behind-the-Scenes Roles as a Student Coach in the Teikyo University Era of Former Japan National Rugby Team Member Shota Horie&#8217;s Life

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 A scout who led Yu Darvish, Shohei Ohtani, and many other famous players to the world of professional baseball died suddenly in 2010, about 10 days after contracting a "man-eating bacteria".

 Yasuaki Imanari, a famous scout who led Yu Darvish, Shohei Otani and many other famous players to the world of professional baseball, died suddenly in 2010 from a "cannibalistic bacteria. He died suddenly in 2010, about 10 days after contracting "cannibalistic bacteria. His second son, Ryota, looks back on his father's "final days.

The Cruel Final Moments of the Scout Who Made Yu Darvish a Professional Baseball Player

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 An expert in motion analysis explains thoroughly. With a fastball up to 154 km/h and a sharp breaking ball, Hiroki Matsui has been very active as a relay ace since his first year in the major leagues!

 Hiroki Matsui of the Padres joined the Majors at the end of last year. He became the first Japanese pitcher to win in a home opener this season, and has been very successful as a relay ace! Why is the small Matsui able to make such a splash in the Majors? An expert explains with a series of photos of his pitches!

Padres&#8217; Hiroki Matsui Unveils the Secret Behind Overpowering Major League Hitters Despite His Height of 173cm

 The Tigers have not been able to add much to their strength. The team's defensive rating is No. 1, but the main gun can't hit, can't score, can't defend. ...... There's not a shred of the momentum from last season, but they're still in contention for the top spot in the Central League.

 The Hanshin, who regained the top spot against DeNA, are still in a tough spot. With not a shred of last season's momentum in sight, is an "Allenpa" really possible? We asked team officials, alumni, and Tiger reporters for their honest opinions.

Debate Heats Up Among Hanshin Tigers Alumni and Sportswriters if Manager Okada Can Handle It with Allenpa

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 Miyagino Oyakata, who was forced to close his stable and transfer to the Isekehama stable after being accused of managing a violent incident involving one of his apprentices, faced a new challenge. Ten former Miyagino-ke rikishi that he trained have been forced to take a leave of absence, and eight of them may retire.

Waiting&#8221; for Miyagino Oyakata&#8217;s Hope of Reestablishing His Office? His disciples are in danger of &#8220;mass retirement&#8221; after the summer tournaments.

 Teruaki Sato, 25, of the Hanshin baseball team, was humiliated by being dropped to the second team again this season, as he was last year. Some on the team are worried about a "discord" with manager Akifumi Okada (66).

Practice for Practice&#8217;s Sake: &#8230;&#8230;&#8221; Hanshin&#8217;s Teruki Sato&#8217;s second consecutive drop from the second team raises concerns about &#8220;discord with Manager Okada.&#8221;

 The new head of the Hakkaku Board of Trustees, who entered his fifth term this month, reassigned Shibatayama Oyakata from the executive committee to the position of head of the training center, which is said to be a de facto "leftward shift. The reason behind this change is said to be negotiations with NHK, which has been demanding a reduction in broadcasting rights fees.

Ryogoku Kokugikan&#8217;s &#8216;Sweets Oyakata&#8217;s Shop&#8217; Closes Amid NHK Broadcasting Rights Fee Dispute

 On May 17, DeNA's Austin (32), who is in the final year of his contract, was promoted to the first team and returned to the starting lineup. However, there is a special situation among the team officials that prevents them from being happy about it.

DeNA&#8217;s Dilemma: Balancing Persistence and Caution in Pursuing Bauer Acquisition

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 0.84 ERA in 53 innings pitched in 9 games! Already a front-runner for the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award!

 Shota Imanaga of the Cubs has been pitching superbly since the start of the season! He is already being mentioned as a candidate for the Rookie of the Year and the Cy Young Award. Why does Imanaga, who is small in the Majors, not give up runs? Former Yakult pitcher Tateyama explains.

Cubs&#8217; Shota Imanaga: Mastering the Art of Defense Hidden in His Off-Speed Pitches!

 Daisuke Iwasaki

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 For the first time in 34 years, a boxing event was held at the Tokyo Dome. As a result, the venue was filled with 43,000 spectators, but the promoter, Chairman Ohashi, felt that his life expectancy was shortened. We interviewed the promoter himself to find out the story behind the event!

Chairman Hideyuki Ohashi Reveals Three Worries Before Naoya Inoue&#8217;s Tokyo Dome Event

 After suffering the humiliation of being in the bottom of the standings for two consecutive years until last season, Chunichi was in contention for the top spot for a month after the season started. However, the team has stalled since then, and is now languishing in the "B" class, its "regular" position.

Chunichi&#8217;s Decline: Blamed on Opportunistic Leadership and a Cabinet of Friends

 A Muso who competes for the league lead in batting average, hits, and home runs

 Shohei Ohtani is one of the best power hitters in the majors, and he is a prolific home run hitter. Recently, however, he seems to be doing something different. The keywords are "80% output" and "good pitching," says baseball commentator Takehiko Kobayakawa.

Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s Super Evolution: 80% Output and Hittable Strikes Redefine Hitting Strategies

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 The May Grand Sumo Tournament is in shambles. Five out of nine top-ranked rikishi from the koshoku rank and above were absent from the tournament, indicating that the ranking system has collapsed. Some have called for a change in the current system of six tournaments a year, but pundits have concluded that this is due to a lack of rikishi training. Can the situation be corrected?

Sumo Fans Dissatisfied with System Limits; Experts Suggest Rikishi Review Training

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 When he was a student at Shizuoka High School, he played against Toin Osaka at Koshien, and after graduation he went to Gunma University Faculty of Medicine Keito Takeuchi (24, Kufu Hayate Ventures Shizuoka)

 Keito Takeuchi of the "Kufu Hayate Ventures Shizuoka," which entered the NPB professional baseball league this season, is the first professional baseball player in Japan to hold a medical license! He is a "team doctor" in the future, but for now, he is throwing himself into his work! He talks about his career to date.

Professional Baseball Player with Medical License Shares Future Dream, Unique in Japan

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 Hokkaido Athletics Association, a general incorporated foundation that has not paid 7,352,500 yen in athlete registration fees to the Japan Association of Athletics Federations for FY2010, held a board meeting on March 18. It was reported that a fired former employee had embezzled 24.6 million yen.

Unveiling Hokkaido&#8217;s Athletics Association: A Tale of Embezzlement and Misuse

 Masao Kurihara

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 Japan's Haika Kitaguchi is a strong contender for the gold medal in the javelin at the Paris Olympics. She won the Mito Invitational, her second race of the season and first in Japan, with a record of 61m83, getting off to a good start for the Paris Olympics.

Haruka Kitaguchi Javelin Japan Representative Eyes Paris Olympics Gold

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 Nicknamed "Ringo-chan," Hina Hayata is very popular following Ai Fukuhara and Yoshizumi Ishikawa. On the other hand, she is a southpaw with attacking power, so be on the lookout for her.

 Hina Hayata was the top Japanese singles player in the women's singles event at the Saudi Smash 2024 held on May 10, 2012, reaching the top four in the singles event. The top Chinese players gave her a shout-out and highly praised her ability.

Top 4 at Saudi Smash 202: How is Japan&#8217;s Ace Hina Hayata Viewed in China?

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 Shinji Okazaki has announced his retirement at the end of this season. His style of considering those around him, which is unusual for a striker, has supported his success. Writer Etsuko Motokawa, who has covered Okazaki for a long time, looks back on his career.

Shinji Okazaki, who has scored 50 goals for the national team, reveals his pride as a professional striker.

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 Rikako Ikee took first place in two events at the Sydney Open! Rikako Ikee moved her training base to Australia last fall to improve her body. Her "indomitable body" is now in top shape and ready for her dream performance... The queen's come-from-behind campaign is about to begin!

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Nagano Parciero’s Kazuya Sunamori, whose 2-year-old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and “almost gave up on soccer,” talks about his “gratitude to the soccer world.

Kubo Takefusa’s call-up was abandoned… “Humiliating Words” from European Clubs Behind the Crisis of Wiping Out the Olympic Soccer Team’s “Call-up of European Teams”.

If you can’t hit, you’re worthless.” …… “Stripped of regular catcher,” Giants’ Oshiro faces “disagreement on policy” and “threat of leaving the team

The name of the unexpected big-name reinforcement player who is “mentioned in the plan for the big purge in the Carp, which is doing well”.

Unveiling the Next Manager, Kudo, Akiyama, or Ito? Anticipation Grows Following Seibu’s Matsui’s Resignation

Embracing Behind-the-Scenes Roles as a Student Coach in the Teikyo University Era of Former Japan National Rugby Team Member Shota Horie’s Life

The Cruel Final Moments of the Scout Who Made Yu Darvish a Professional Baseball Player

Padres’ Hiroki Matsui Unveils the Secret Behind Overpowering Major League Hitters Despite His Height of 173cm

Debate Heats Up Among Hanshin Tigers Alumni and Sportswriters if Manager Okada Can Handle It with Allenpa

Waiting” for Miyagino Oyakata’s Hope of Reestablishing His Office? His disciples are in danger of “mass retirement” after the summer tournaments.

Practice for Practice’s Sake: ……” Hanshin’s Teruki Sato’s second consecutive drop from the second team raises concerns about “discord with Manager Okada.”

Ryogoku Kokugikan’s ‘Sweets Oyakata’s Shop’ Closes Amid NHK Broadcasting Rights Fee Dispute

DeNA’s Dilemma: Balancing Persistence and Caution in Pursuing Bauer Acquisition

Cubs’ Shota Imanaga: Mastering the Art of Defense Hidden in His Off-Speed Pitches!

Chairman Hideyuki Ohashi Reveals Three Worries Before Naoya Inoue’s Tokyo Dome Event

Chunichi’s Decline: Blamed on Opportunistic Leadership and a Cabinet of Friends

Shohei Ohtani’s Super Evolution: 80% Output and Hittable Strikes Redefine Hitting Strategies

Sumo Fans Dissatisfied with System Limits; Experts Suggest Rikishi Review Training

Professional Baseball Player with Medical License Shares Future Dream, Unique in Japan

Unveiling Hokkaido’s Athletics Association: A Tale of Embezzlement and Misuse

Haruka Kitaguchi Javelin Japan Representative Eyes Paris Olympics Gold

Top 4 at Saudi Smash 202: How is Japan’s Ace Hina Hayata Viewed in China?

Shinji Okazaki, who has scored 50 goals for the national team, reveals his pride as a professional striker.

Two months to go until the Paris Olympics! Rikako Ikee’s “Indomitable Body” – Best Finish for the Stage of Her Dreams!