The 2026 World Baseball Classic is underway, the sixth iteration of the game’s premier international tournament. Three-time winner Japan looks to defend its title and was picked by four of the USA …
Ohtani’s slam in historic 10-run inning catapults Japan past Chinese Taipei
The defending champs and the most talented baseball player on the planet make for a dangerous combination. On Friday night, Samurai Japan began its World Baseball Classic title defense, taking on a …
Where to watch Korea take on Ohtani, Japan in the World Baseball Classic today
South Korea looks like a real threat to Japan, and has its best performance at the WBC in well over a decade. They have the likes of World Series champion Hyeseong Kim and Jung Hoo Lee providing some …
Is AI threatening Japan’s manga industry?
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World Baseball Classic odds: USA favored over defending champion Japan
Shohei Ohtani is the star of defending champion Japan in the World Baseball Classic. JIJI PRESS / AFP via The Athletic has live coverage of USA vs. Brazil in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Global …
Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 in its World Baseball …
Shohei Ohtani’s second-inning grand slam propels Japan to a rout in World Baseball Classic opener
Shohei Ohtani provided the first electric moment of the World Baseball Classic with a grand slam, three years after he capped the last WBC by striking out Mike Trout.
Japan considers releasing national oil stockpile, Kyodo reports
TOKYO, March 6 (Reuters) – Japan is considering releasing its national oil reserves amid the ongoing Iran crisis that has disrupted global energy supplies, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday. Japan …
Japan’s largest union group sees solid pay hike demands, flags Middle East risks
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, March 5 (Reuters) – Japan’s largest labour union group Rengo said on Thursday its member unions are seeking an average wage hike of 5.94% for this year, underscoring strong …
Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan
It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.