Sport
- Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani, Japan, Baseball, US sports, MLB, World news, Asia Pacific, Sport
Japan gripped by two things: a general election and Shohei Ohtani’s shoulder
Speculation about the country’s political future is competing for space with the fortunes of the Los Angeles D…
-
Moving the Goalposts | Tokyo Verdy Beleza: a football talent factory that flies under the radar
Japanese club’s location and history of success have helped it to produce a staggering number of top playersAw…
-
Naoya Inoue retains undisputed title after TJ Doheny quits with injury
Inoue defends WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO titles at 122lbsJapanese star boosts claim as pound-for-pound No 1As it ha…
-
Japanese gymnastics star Shoko Miyata sent home from Olympics for smoking
Smoking is illegal for anyone under 20 in JapanMiyata was an outside chance for medal in ParisShoko Miyata, th…
-
A baseball gaijin: an American pitcher’s journey to Japan and back again
Tony Barnette was stumbling around the minor leagues until a spell with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows transformed …
- Japan, MANGA, Football, Comics and graphic novels, World news, Asia Pacific, Books, Anime, Culture, Animation in film, Sport, Film
Blue Lock the Movie: Episode Nagi review – football anime gets the battle royale-treatment
From Terminator-eyed strikers to flame-wreathed shots on goal, no bombast is too much in this feature-length e…
- Japan, MANGA, Comics and graphic novels, World news, Asia Pacific, Books, Anime, Culture, Animation in film, Sport, Film, Film adaptations
Haikyuu!!: The Dumpster Battle review – huge anime hit goes deep into high school volleyball
Obsessively detailed clash between two rival high school teams has done massive box office in Japan, but it wo…
- Los Angeles Dodgers, Japan, Gambling, Baseball, US sports, MLB, US news, World news, Asia Pacific, California, Sport
Shohei Ohtani interpreter pleads guilty to stealing millions from MLB star
Ippei Mizuhara faces long jail sentence after admissionPlea deal will absolve Ohtani of any wrongdoingIppei Mi…
-
Naoya Inoue boosts claim as world’s best boxer with destruction of Luis Nery
Japanese star comes off floor to claim victory in TokyoAs it happened: Bryan Graham’s round-by-round reportNao…
-
Naoya Inoue knocks out Luis Nery to retain undisputed junior featherweight championship – as it happened
Japanese star defends WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO titles by TKOInoue, 31, bolsters claim as world’s top pound-for-po…
-
Harry Kewell’s Yokohama defy the odds to reach Asian Champions League final
Socceroo great sees 10-man team beat South Korea’s Ulsan Shootout ensures showdown with UAE’s Al-AinHarry Kewe…
-
Shohei Ohtani’s translator reportedly discussing plea deal around alleged $4.5m theft
Ippei Mizuhara allegedly took millions from star’s accountPlea deal will absolve Ohtani of any wrongdoingShohe…
-
Pioneering Hawaiian-born sumo champion Akebono dies aged 54
Tributes paid to wrestler, who was born Chad Rowan and became the sport’s first non-Japanese grand champion in…
-
Ohtani representatives refuse to give evidence they reported alleged theft
Interpreter accused of stealing millions from MLB starPlayer’s camp have not provided evidence of criminal rep…
-
‘Beyond shocked’: Shohei Ohtani says interpreter stole from him and told lies
Ippei Mizuhara allegedly took millions from star’s accountDodgers star says he has never bet on baseballShohei…
-
Sumo kind of wonderful as Takerufuji’s debut win in top division makes history
Wrestler, whose real name is Mikiya Ishioka, triumphs in Osaka to secure Emperor’s Cup despite injuring his an…
-
North Korea cancels World Cup qualifier against Japan
Last-minute decision on Tuesday’s match leaves football bodies searching for alternative venueNorth Korea has …
-
MLB star Shohei Ohtani’s translator fired after allegations of ‘massive theft’
Ippei Mizuhara admits to have run up gambling debtsOhtani is world’s most famous baseball playerThe interprete…
-
Japanese baseball fans bid farewell to ‘lucky charm’ Colonel Sanders statue
Effigy recovered in 2009 after being thrown into Osaka river by jubilant fans but is in poor state and will be…
-
Japanese baseball fans bid farewell to ‘lucky charm’ Colonel Sanders statue
Effigy recovered in 2009 after being thrown into Osaka river by jubilant fans but is in poor state and will be…