The Rakuten Eagles got off to a slow start this season but came together as a team during interleague play under first-year manager Toshiaki Imae.
Two-time Japan Series MVP Toshiaki Imae says a family atmosphere, trust and decisiveness will be important ingredients for success in rebuilding the club.
Leading off this edition of Boos & Bravos is the news that the Urawa Reds are banned from the 2024 Emperor's Cup due to a mob...
Kozuma’s earnings in Portland equaled nearly half of his previous career income. It’s a sign of opportunities the new golf circuit is creating.
Insights on Roki Sasaki’s rising fame, other young stars to keep an eye on, Yoshihisa Hirano’s brilliant career as a closer, and much more.
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks are hoping the veteran infielder can get back into the swing of things down on the farm.
Tigers slugger Teruaki Sato, Giants rookie closer Taisei Ota and Marines catcher Ko Matsukawa are shining for their respective teams.
The Kansai-based club opened the season with nine consecutive defeats, a Central League record to start a season.
The Japan men’s soccer team completed its quest with late drama against Australia, getting two goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma.
"I've done all I can in terms of preparation," Tanaka said of the upcoming season.
The region’s recovery from the 3.11 disasters is deeply connected to its residents’ leisure activities and their fervent support of individual athletes and teams.
In his first regular-season appearance with the Eagles since 2013, Tanaka pitches five innings and allows three runs and four hits.