 Hiroaki Yamaguchi

　The best shots of a former professional boxer photographer who was fascinated by the rare monster and continued to photograph him for 12 years

 Hiroaki Yamaguchi, a former professional boxer photographer, has been taking pictures of "Naoya Inoue," a champion of the world's four super bantamweight divisions. He has been fascinated by Inoue for 12 years. He has been fascinated by Inoue for 12 years, and we present his "best shots," which he was able to capture only because of his boxing experience.

Photo Document] Naoya Inoue, World Super Bantamweight Champion of 4 Unified Bantamweight Groups, &#8220;Cruel Fists&#8221; and &#8220;The Real Face of an Angel

 Michio Kurose

 At the World Cup Sapporo, he broke his own Guinness record of 569 games played.

 After his first victory at the TVh Cup Ski Jumping Championships in Okurayama, Sapporo, Noriaki Kasai has been selected to represent Japan at the World Cup in Sapporo! However, the 51-year-old legend has had a tumultuous life. He talked about it all in his hometown of Hokkaido.

Exclusive Interview with Legendary Ski Jumper Noriaki Kasai, 51: &#8220;I Can Still Do It, You Know?&#8221;

 Kyodo News, Sankei Shimbun

 The latest scientific analysis of baseball, "Sabermetrics," has come to a surprising conclusion: Will Okada Hanshin win the championship again? What about the Giants with new manager Abe? Will Softbank's major reinforcement prove to be a good thing?

 FRIDAY, with the cooperation of DELTA Corporation, a data analysis and operation company, has succeeded in predicting the pennant using the latest science! This year's Central and Pacific League pennant winners are...!

Unveiling Contenders for the Shocking Prediction of the 2024 Championship Showdown

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Five years have passed since Kawauchi turned professional after working as a civil servant for the Saitama Prefectural Government. An iron man who competes in races all over the world, he is still growing as a "wall of young talent.

 Yuhki Kawauchi, who established himself as one of the strongest citizen runners in the world by participating in the World Championships in Athletics three times as an amateur, has turned pro. Last December, he achieved his 50th full marathon victory! Five years have passed since he turned pro. What are his goals for the future?

The True Reason Why Kawauchi, Who Has Won 50 Full Marathons, Keeps Running

 It was announced that Kazuyoshi Ishii, the founder of K-1, has been appointed as an advisor to K-1. A source close to the matter expressed his mixed feelings, saying, "There was no one else to fill the position. The appointment of Ishii, who had been arrested and imprisoned for tax evasion in the past, is a good thing....

&#8220;Relying on Mr. Ishii for survival: Behind the scenes of the comeback of K-1 founder in a precarious situation.&#8221;

 Kosuke Tajima

 Watanabe Koji

 Special Report》He also struggled at the Asian Cup! The "Heaven and Hell" of the Premier League, as seen by the leader of the Moriyasu Japan team

 Japan's Wataru Endo, who joined Liverpool last summer, has been on an unstoppable rise! In the Asian Cup group league, he scored a goal and helped Japan advance to the final tournament! What is the "heaven and hell" behind this dramatic step up?

Endo&#8217;s Unyielding Spirit: Liverpool Midfielder Stands Firm Amidst Criticism

 Shuichi Tamura

 Why was Vietnam, ranked 94th in FIFA, able to catch Japan, ranked 17th?

 Moriyasu Japan was unexpectedly eliminated in the last eight of the Asian Cup. The coach of the Vietnamese team that clashed in the group league was Philippe Troussier, who led Japan to victory. The coach who knows Japan well dares to point out the weaknesses of the "old enemy.

Inevitable Asia Cup Exit: Troussier Unveils Weaknesses in Moriyasu&#8217;s Japan

 AFLO

 FRIDAY Sports Nonfiction》Bronze in Pyeongchang, silver in Beijing for the first time in history. She won the bronze medal in Pyeongchang and the silver medal in Beijing for the first time in history, but at this year's Japan Curling Championships, she failed to win her third straight title and unexpectedly finished fourth...

 Rocco Solare, winners of two consecutive Japanese women's curling championships, unexpectedly finished in fourth place. With the number one Japanese team out of the picture, their chances of competing in international competitions dwindled. However, Fujisawa and her teammates saw it as a positive sign, as it was a "recharging period" to prepare for the next Olympics.

Loco Solare Mayuki Fujisawa, the &#8220;Strongest Car Girl,&#8221; will charm us with her &#8220;Smile on the Ice&#8221; in 2026?

 Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1975. Started covering soccer in 2001, and became a writer in 2003 when she covered the World Youth Cup (now the U-20 World Cup) in the UAE. He has covered four World Cup soccer tournaments and three Summer Olympics on site. Lives and works in Düsseldorf, Germany, since March 11, 2011.

 Ryokai Miko

 Kyodo News (1st photo) Afro (2nd photo)

 Japan's Asian Cup final, in which the national team finished in the top 8, will be held on February 11.

 The Asian Cup finals will be held on February 11 at midnight. Kubo Takefusa, who started for the fourth consecutive game, reflected on the game in an indifferent manner after the defeat. The reasons for this reveal a serious problem for the national team.

Kubo Takefusa&#8217;s &#8220;indifferent response&#8221; to defeat reveals &#8220;serious problems for Moriyasu Japan

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 Messi, a member of Inter Miami, visited Japan for a press conference on February 6, but Hong Kong and China were furious. The reason was that he was "smiling". However, Messi's attitude at the press conference was...

Outraged Hong Kong magazine sarcastically reported that Messi was &#8220;in a good mood in Japan&#8221;&#8230; The reason for the &#8220;grumpy mood he showed at the press conference&#8221; during his visit to Japan.

 Afro

 He will be in camp soon after completing his training camp.

 Shohei Otani appeared at a Dodgers fan event held at their home stadium on February 3! The stadium was filled with cheers. At the event, he showed off his Dodgers uniform and everyone melted! He has already won the hearts of Dodgers fans!

Maybe they&#8217;re a better match than the Angels&#8230;? Shohei Ohtani has already won over the world&#8217;s hottest Dodgers fans!

 Ryoji Shigemasa (1st and 4th photos)

 Sho Nakata will be a member of the Chunichi Dragons this season. When we heard that he was going to make a fresh start deep in Oita Prefecture, we flew there for a direct interview without an appointment! There, we found a more "honest" Nakata... Why did he give up his 300 million yen salary to join the Giants?

Exclusive Interview with Sho Nakata of Chunichi Dragons: Farewell, Glorious Giants!

 Reuters/Afro

 A disturbance is taking place that is shaking the Korean soccer world. A former national team player is alleged to have filmed a sexual relationship with a woman without her consent. The player denies all the allegations, but the woman victim has released the audio data. The following is a detailed look at the ugly story of a player whose transfer overseas has also been disrupted.

French League Transfer Canceled? Former South Korean National Team Soccer Player Accused by Victim of Illegally Filmed Sexual Acts &#8211; Mired in a Muddy Exchange of Revelations

 Kyodo News

 While the professional baseball teams were getting ready for the start of their camps, an unprecedented scandal occurred in South Korea. An arrest warrant was issued for the former GM and manager of the Tigers. They are said to have demanded over 10 million yen in back taxes from sponsors. We introduce the details of the horrifying allegations!

Arrest Warrants for Former Korean Baseball GM and Manager in 10 Million Yen Kickback Scandal

 Russian athlete Varyeva, who was suspected of doping, was suspended for four years. Behind the suspension was the presence of Tutvelyse, who is known for her strict coaching. We introduce the true identity of the "Empress" and the bizarre nature of the Russian sports world.

Four-year suspension for &#8216;Russian fairy&#8217; Valieva prompts tears; coach dubbed &#8216;empress&#8217; for calling athletes &#8216;materials&#8217;

 The only player who made headlines in the baseball world between the end of the year and the beginning of the new year was Lotte's Akinori Sasaki, 22, whose contract was not renewed.

Sasaki Roki&#8217;s Behind-the-Scenes Turmoil in Lotte Contract Renewal

 Jun Maehara

 Taisuke Nishida (first and second pictures) Kazuki Yabuta's Instagram

 Interview with Kazuki Yabuta, former Carp player, who was a model for his wife and won the title of the highest winning percentage with 15 wins in 2005. However, his "brilliance" only lasted for one year, and he was "fired" in the off-season last year.

 Kazuki Yabuta, a former member of the Hiroshima Carp, was informed after the end of last season that he was no longer a member of the team. He chose a new team in Niigata as the starting point for his new life, saying, "It's not that negative. What are his new goals?

Former Samurai Japan Player Kazuki Yabuta Joins Niigata&#8217;s New Baseball Team

 The Paris Olympics have been held in Paris, and the Japanese women's table tennis team, which has been the focus of much attention, has been selected one after another. At the previous Tokyo Olympics, Japan won 58 medals, including 18 gold. ......

Paris Olympics: Single-Digit Gold Medal Expectations Amid Judo&#8217;s Struggles and Swimming Discord

 The first Grand Sumo Tournament. Asanoyama, who had to leave the tournament at the top of the standings, re-entered the tournament with a good record of 9 wins, 3 losses, and 3 rests. Hakuho said at a talk event, "He's no good," but that was a "whip of love. What can we expect from Asanoyama in the upcoming tournaments?

Anticipation for Asanoyama&#8217;s Return Despite Championship Setback

 Sankei Shimbun (1st photo) Jiji Press (2nd photo)

 Akinori Sasaki, now in his fifth year as a pro, signed a contract a few days before the start of camp. While his contract was up in the air, various possibilities were discussed, but locals who have known Sasaki for a long time were concerned that his purity was being erased by "adult circumstances".

The dream of building an indoor practice field at his alma mater, Ofunato High School, has disappeared&#8230; &#8220;Adult speculation&#8221; surrounding Akinori Sasaki, whose contract has been protracted.

 Shoichiro Tsuboi (1st photo), Yutaka Asai (2nd photo)

 In this issue of "Playback," we look back at what we reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago. In this issue, we look back at Shinjo's first camp in 2004, when he joined Nichi-Ham after returning from the Majors, and how he was a little "weird" and flamboyant in every way.

Playback &#8217;04] 10 times as many fans as the previous year flooded into the camp! Tsuyoshi Shinjo, who joined Nichi-Ham from MLB, in his &#8220;first camp appearance&#8221;!

 Takao Fujita / Fortximoto

 She won the All-Japan Table Tennis Championships with her overwhelming strength! The third runner-up, who had been hiding behind "Miu Miu" of the same generation, bloomed a big flower in Paris! Only the awakened Japanese queen can beat the Chinese player!

 On January 28, Hina Hayata won the final of the All-Japan Table Tennis Championships for the third time in two consecutive years. Hina Hayata won the All-Japan Table Tennis Championships final on January 28 for the third time in two consecutive years! Three years have passed since the Tokyo Olympics, where she was an alternate... The awakened Japanese queen is steadily moving closer to becoming the world's number one!

After the match, she flashed a &#8220;perfect score&#8221; smile!　Hina Hayata, the queen of the table tennis world: &#8220;Three years since the Tokyo Olympics, when I was an alternate.

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 First appearance at the SHO-TIME New York dinner since joining the Dodgers...dressed to the nines in a black shirt and dark blue tuxedo!

 Shohei Ohtani won the MVP of the A-League last season with the Angels. His first job after joining the Dodgers was a dinner for the National Baseball Reporters Association. Dressed in a shiny dark blue tuxedo, he delivered a speech in English. He attracted the most attention from the attendees!

Surprisingly Expensive Piece of Shohei Ohtani&#8217;s Luxury Watch Shining on the Left Sleeve of His Tuxedo

 Koji Watanabe

 One year after "Kaoru Mitoma's 1mm" at the World Cup in Qatar, Japan's soccer ace Kaoru Mitoma is struggling in the English Premier League. A direct interview with Misuzu, who played for Brighton and was called up to the Japan national team for the Asian Cup.

Kaoru Mitoma, a member of Japan&#8217;s national team, reveals his frustration at being thought of as &#8220;affected by injury&#8230; Japan&#8217;s national team player Kaoru Mitoma reveals the anguish in his heart: &#8220;I am not worthy.

Sports

Photo Document] Naoya Inoue, World Super Bantamweight Champion of 4 Unified Bantamweight Groups, “Cruel Fists” and “The Real Face of an Angel

Exclusive Interview with Legendary Ski Jumper Noriaki Kasai, 51: “I Can Still Do It, You Know?”

Unveiling Contenders for the Shocking Prediction of the 2024 Championship Showdown

The True Reason Why Kawauchi, Who Has Won 50 Full Marathons, Keeps Running

“Relying on Mr. Ishii for survival: Behind the scenes of the comeback of K-1 founder in a precarious situation.”

Endo’s Unyielding Spirit: Liverpool Midfielder Stands Firm Amidst Criticism

Inevitable Asia Cup Exit: Troussier Unveils Weaknesses in Moriyasu’s Japan

Loco Solare Mayuki Fujisawa, the “Strongest Car Girl,” will charm us with her “Smile on the Ice” in 2026?

Kubo Takefusa’s “indifferent response” to defeat reveals “serious problems for Moriyasu Japan

Outraged Hong Kong magazine sarcastically reported that Messi was “in a good mood in Japan”… The reason for the “grumpy mood he showed at the press conference” during his visit to Japan.

Maybe they’re a better match than the Angels…? Shohei Ohtani has already won over the world’s hottest Dodgers fans!

Exclusive Interview with Sho Nakata of Chunichi Dragons: Farewell, Glorious Giants!

French League Transfer Canceled? Former South Korean National Team Soccer Player Accused by Victim of Illegally Filmed Sexual Acts – Mired in a Muddy Exchange of Revelations

Arrest Warrants for Former Korean Baseball GM and Manager in 10 Million Yen Kickback Scandal

Four-year suspension for ‘Russian fairy’ Valieva prompts tears; coach dubbed ‘empress’ for calling athletes ‘materials’

Sasaki Roki’s Behind-the-Scenes Turmoil in Lotte Contract Renewal

Former Samurai Japan Player Kazuki Yabuta Joins Niigata’s New Baseball Team

Paris Olympics: Single-Digit Gold Medal Expectations Amid Judo’s Struggles and Swimming Discord

Anticipation for Asanoyama’s Return Despite Championship Setback

The dream of building an indoor practice field at his alma mater, Ofunato High School, has disappeared… “Adult speculation” surrounding Akinori Sasaki, whose contract has been protracted.

Playback ’04] 10 times as many fans as the previous year flooded into the camp! Tsuyoshi Shinjo, who joined Nichi-Ham from MLB, in his “first camp appearance”!

After the match, she flashed a “perfect score” smile!　Hina Hayata, the queen of the table tennis world: “Three years since the Tokyo Olympics, when I was an alternate.

Surprisingly Expensive Piece of Shohei Ohtani’s Luxury Watch Shining on the Left Sleeve of His Tuxedo

Kaoru Mitoma, a member of Japan’s national team, reveals his frustration at being thought of as “affected by injury… Japan’s national team player Kaoru Mitoma reveals the anguish in his heart: “I am not worthy.

Sports

Photo Document] Naoya Inoue, World Super Bantamweight Champion of 4 Unified Bantamweight Groups, “Cruel Fists” and “The Real Face of an Angel

Exclusive Interview with Legendary Ski Jumper Noriaki Kasai, 51: “I Can Still Do It, You Know?”

Unveiling Contenders for the Shocking Prediction of the 2024 Championship Showdown

The True Reason Why Kawauchi, Who Has Won 50 Full Marathons, Keeps Running

“Relying on Mr. Ishii for survival: Behind the scenes of the comeback of K-1 founder in a precarious situation.”

Endo’s Unyielding Spirit: Liverpool Midfielder Stands Firm Amidst Criticism

Inevitable Asia Cup Exit: Troussier Unveils Weaknesses in Moriyasu’s Japan

Loco Solare Mayuki Fujisawa, the “Strongest Car Girl,” will charm us with her “Smile on the Ice” in 2026?

Kubo Takefusa’s “indifferent response” to defeat reveals “serious problems for Moriyasu Japan

Outraged Hong Kong magazine sarcastically reported that Messi was “in a good mood in Japan”… The reason for the “grumpy mood he showed at the press conference” during his visit to Japan.

Maybe they’re a better match than the Angels…? Shohei Ohtani has already won over the world’s hottest Dodgers fans!

Exclusive Interview with Sho Nakata of Chunichi Dragons: Farewell, Glorious Giants!

French League Transfer Canceled? Former South Korean National Team Soccer Player Accused by Victim of Illegally Filmed Sexual Acts – Mired in a Muddy Exchange of Revelations

Arrest Warrants for Former Korean Baseball GM and Manager in 10 Million Yen Kickback Scandal

Four-year suspension for ‘Russian fairy’ Valieva prompts tears; coach dubbed ‘empress’ for calling athletes ‘materials’

Sasaki Roki’s Behind-the-Scenes Turmoil in Lotte Contract Renewal

Former Samurai Japan Player Kazuki Yabuta Joins Niigata’s New Baseball Team

Paris Olympics: Single-Digit Gold Medal Expectations Amid Judo’s Struggles and Swimming Discord

Anticipation for Asanoyama’s Return Despite Championship Setback

The dream of building an indoor practice field at his alma mater, Ofunato High School, has disappeared… “Adult speculation” surrounding Akinori Sasaki, whose contract has been protracted.

Playback ’04] 10 times as many fans as the previous year flooded into the camp! Tsuyoshi Shinjo, who joined Nichi-Ham from MLB, in his “first camp appearance”!

After the match, she flashed a “perfect score” smile! Hina Hayata, the queen of the table tennis world: “Three years since the Tokyo Olympics, when I was an alternate.

Surprisingly Expensive Piece of Shohei Ohtani’s Luxury Watch Shining on the Left Sleeve of His Tuxedo

Kaoru Mitoma, a member of Japan’s national team, reveals his frustration at being thought of as “affected by injury… Japan’s national team player Kaoru Mitoma reveals the anguish in his heart: “I am not worthy.

After the match, she flashed a “perfect score” smile!　Hina Hayata, the queen of the table tennis world: “Three years since the Tokyo Olympics, when I was an alternate.