Haruto Takahashi Extends Win Streak to 10 in Dominant Start Against Hiroshima April 28, 2024 Daniel Richardson 12 min read Kobe, Japan — Hanshin Tigers right-hander Haruto Takahashi (高橋遥人) extended his opening-day win streak to 10 with a commanding 7-3 victory over the Hiroshima Toyo Carp on Sunday. Takahashi allowed just three runs over six … Read more
The Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) organization confirmed that the game between the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and the Hanshin Tigers, originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at Yokohama Stadium, has been canceled due to inclement weather. Heavy rainfall in the Yokohama area rendered the field unplayable, forcing league officials to call off the contest to ensure … Read more
On a rainy Friday evening at SoftBank Stadium in Sapporo, the Nippon Ham Fighters ended a five-game losing streak with a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Seibu Lions in an interleague exhibition matchup. The win, secured in the ninth inning by veteran outfielder ABE Hikaru, halted a frustrating skid and kept the Fighters within striking … Read more
Seibu Lions’ Hoshino Shomyo Aims for Inter-League Success as CL Leaders Prepare for 2026 Games Seibu Lions’ Hoshino Shomyo Aims for Inter-League Success as CL Leaders Prepare for 2026 Games As the 2026 Japanese Professional Baseball (NPB) inter-league games approach, the Seibu Lions find themselves in a historic position. For the first time in eight … Read more
Hanshin Tigers’ 5-Game Win Streak Propels Them to Central League Lead as Pacific League Battle Intensifies May 24, 2026 • Updated 10:45 AM JST (UTC+9) Daniel Richardson The Hanshin Tigers have stormed to the top of Japan’s Central League with a commanding five-game win streak, while the Pacific League remains a tightly contested race with … Read more
Breaking the Cycle: Rakuten and Lotte Halt Skids in Pacific League Action In professional baseball, there is a specific, heavy kind of tension that settles over a clubhouse during a losing streak. It isn’t just about the losses in the win-loss column; it is the creeping suspicion that the game has stopped cooperating. For the … Read more
Japan Basketball Association Reports ¥14 Million Financial Misconduct by Former Staffer The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) is facing a governance headache after revealing that a former employee misappropriated funds through a series of improper expense claims totaling ¥14 million. In an announcement made on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the governing body confirmed the financial discrepancy, … Read more
Beyond the Sidelines: Higashiosaka Brings the Intensity of Wheelchair Basketball to the Public The sound of a basketball game is usually defined by the rhythmic squeak of rubber soles on hardwood. But in Higashiosaka, a city in the heart of Japan’s Osaka Prefecture, that soundtrack shifted. The squeak of sneakers was replaced by the metallic … Read more
Japanese basketball standout Kokoro Tanaka is in active negotiations to secure her first WNBA contract after being selected by the Golden State Valkyries in the 2024 draft, marking a historic moment for Japanese women’s basketball. The Valkyries, entering their inaugural WNBA season in 2025, chose Tanaka with the 27th overall pick in the third round … Read more