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 ...)
In Tokyo, Carney signs agreement with Japanese counterpart to expand trade and defence ties
Prime Minister Mark Carney inked a series of agreements with his Japanese counterpart Friday designed to expand and “modernize” the bilateral relationship as he continues his push to develop deeper ... ( read original story ...)
Australia beats Taiwan 3-0 to open World Baseball Classic in Tokyo. South Korea also wins
Australia opened the World Baseball Classic by beating Taiwan 3-0 on Travis Bazzana's homer in the seventh inning and a two-run home run in the fifth by Robbie Perkins at the Tokyo Dome on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo express
— Seriously: Japan’s Ambassador to Canada KANJI YAMANOUCHI told Playbook that a strong reason Japanese car companies come to Canada is because it’s a door into the biggest market in North America: the ... ( read original story ...)
Red Bull Tokyo Drift Returns for 2026 With an Exclusive Tokyo Drive Car Club Collaboration
Those who want to attend can only secure a ticket by purchasing pieces from the limited-edition clothing capsule. ( read original story ...)
LA Ramen Scene Gets Disrupted: Taipei’s 4.5-Star Phenomenon Ramen Chikumo Launches $2 Sapporo Beer in Sawtelle
Ramen Chikumo -- a Tokyo-headquartered ramen brand that became a late-night sensation in Taipei with three locations earning 4.7+ stars across 10,000+ reviews -- is celebrating a major milestone at ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo says second Japanese citizen held in Iran
TOKYO: Tokyo said on Friday (Mar 6) that a second Japanese national was being held in Iran, calling for their immediate release.Japan had previously said that one Japanese citizen was arrested ... ( read original story ...)