The now-retired Iwakuma will dispense his knowledge of pitching in his new job with the MLB club.
The 53-year-old forward, whose pro career began in 1986, should retire, capitalize on his fame and soccer knowledge and transition to new opportunities within the sport.
~~ The year is less than two weeks old, and already the global COVID-19 pandemic has made a major impact on what’s happening in Japanese sports....
~‘The Olympics are intended to be a forum where athletes can perform to their full potential in a safe, secure and fair environment. I hope the...
It was an announcement with titanic repurcussions: 'First of all, we confirmed that there is no question of canceling the Olympics,' Abe said. 'Following that, given...
In a year defined by unexpected interruptions to our lives and normal routines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resilience and determination were character traits that helped...
~~ As 2020 comes to a close, JAPAN Forward is highlighting notable sports team accomplishments and individual feats by Japanese teams and athletes, both here and...
Chrono Genesis collected her third Grade I victory on Sunday, December 27 in dramatic fashion, galloping to the finish and winning by the length of a...
As 2020 comes to a close, JAPAN Forward is highlighting notable sports team accomplishments and individual feats by Japanese teams and athletes, both here and abroad....
Nomo did more than hold his own in his first MLB seasonーhe opened the world's eyes to the baseball talent that existed in Japan.
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura is expected to miss the first three weeks of the NBA season due to bi-lateral epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC), which is also...
It was a game that showcased the dynamic skills of star guard Yuki Togashi and do-it-all forward Julian Mavungaーand the coaching acumen of Atsushi Ono and...
