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 Friday night in its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ready to act against market swings, economic blow from Iran conflict
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, March 6 (Reuters) - Japan will coordinate with overseas authorities and stands ready to take action against market volatility stemming from the Middle East conflict, Finance ... ( read original story ...)
2026 World Baseball Classic predictions: Can Team USA dethrone Japan?
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 ... ( read original story ...)
WBC roundup: Shohei Ohtani has grand slam in Japan’s 13-0 rout — and Yoán Moncada homers in Cuba’s win
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 ... ( read original story ...)
World Baseball Classic live scores today: Ohtani leads Japan, Team USA suits up
Keep up with the World Baseball Classic schedule on March 6. ( read original story ...)
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. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani grand slam leads Japan to WBC rout over Taiwan
Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 to win its opener at the World Baseball Classic. ( read original story ...)
Ohtani hits a grand slam as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in a game stopped after 7 by mercy rule
Japanese fans don’t get to see Shohei Ohtani in person very often. They got an eyeful on Friday in a sellout at the Tokyo Dome. Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning — in the first he doubled ... ( read original story ...)
Who is Munetaka Murakami? Meet Team Japan star turned White Sox slugger
Who is Munetaka Murakami? Here's what to know of the Team Japan star gearing up for his first MLB season after the World Baseball Classic: ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may use part of national oil stockpile amid Iran war supply crisis, Kyodo reports
TOKYO, March 6 (Reuters) - The Japanese government is considering using part of its national oil reserves amid the ongoing Iran crisis that has disrupted global energy supplies, Kyodo news agency ... ( read original story ...)
India vs Japan at AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Can India test continent’s Goliath?
India take on tournament favourites Japan in their second 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup game ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani Grand Slam! Dodgers’ Star Puts On Show In Japan’s WBC Win
Shohei Ohtani has thrilled Japan fans by hitting a grand slam in the second inning at the World Baseball Classic. ( read original story ...)
Amazon MGM Studios Taps Warner Bros. Discovery, Hulu Veteran Buddy Marini to Head Japan
Amazon MGM Studios has hired Buddy Marini to serve as its top executive in Japan, effective March 6. Based in Tokyo, he will drive the slate of local originals spanning film, TV series and anime, ... ( read original story ...)
Yomiuri: Sapporo Holding’s Subsidiary to Sell Vending Machine Business
A subsidiary of Japanese brewing giant Sapporo Holdings Ltd. on Thursday announced it will sell its vending machine business. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani’s Batting Practice Is a Show of Its Own at the Tokyo Dome
This is the Shohei Ohtani effect. Lia Chan and her husband How and other family members flew in from Singapore — about a seven-hour flight to Tokyo — just to watch Ohtani play in the World Baseball ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani Crushes Jaw-Dropping Grand Slam in Tokyo Dome WBC Opener
Shohei Ohtani hit a home run you need to see to believe to open the WBC for the defending champions from Japan. ( read original story ...)