Japan started deploying its first batch of domestically-developed long-range missile, with their launchers arriving at a southwestern Japanese army camp Monday as the country accelerates its …
Shohei Ohtani, Japan survive WBC upset bid from Australia
Australia’s attempt at a massive upset at the WBC came up short, thanks in large part to Masataka Yoshida’s two-run home run in the seventh inning.
Japan rallies to beat Australia 4-3 behind Masataka Yoshida home run; Taiwan tops South Korea
Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 on Sunday behind a seventh-inning, two-run homer with two out by Masataka Yoshida in the World Baseball Classic.
Japan outlasts Australia, clinches Group C in WBC
Masataka Yoshida belted a two-run homer with two outs in the seventh inning, helping defending champion Japan clinch Group C in pool play of the World Baseball Classic with a 4-3 victory over …
World Baseball Classic 2026: Japan improves to 3-0, Dominican Republic hits 4 homers
Day 3 of the 2026 World Baseball Classic could see several teams fall into 0-3 holes in pool play. Colombia, Great Britain, Nicaragua, Panama and Brazil go into Sunday having lost their first two …
Power, small ball, clutch Suzuki carry Japan past Korea in seesaw tilt
Seiya Suzuki missed Japan’s 2023 World Baseball Classic title run with an oblique injury, with the team marking his absence by hanging his No. 51 jersey above the bench in the dugout. In Japan’s 8-6 …
Shohei Ohtani homers again, Japan beats rival South Korea in WBC thriller
Japan improved to 2-0 at the WBC, slugging four home runs in an 8-6 win over South Korea.
Japan power past Australia in front of Emperor Naruhito
Masataka Yoshida’s late home run triggered a comeback win for Samurai Japan over Australia on Sunday at the Tokyo Dome, where Emperor Naruhito made a rare appearance to watch the World Baseball …
Red Sox’s Masataka Yoshida nearing WBC hitting record with Team Japan
Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida is raking for Team Japan at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Yoshida moved into third place on the all-time WBC RBI leaders list with 19 …
South Korea to block firms from using USDT, USD Coin
No room for flexibility, say regulators. South Korean firms cannot buy crypto, unlike Japanese, US companies. Listed firms frustrated by Financial Services Commission stance.