Baseball [NPB NOTEBOOK] Samurai Japan Assembling A Dream Team for the World Baseball Classic With manager Hideki Kuriyama gearing up for March, the two-time World Baseball Classic champion has an embarrassment of riches as it looks to regain... Jim ArmstrongJanuary 20, 2023
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hakone Ekiden Triumph Fulfills Triple Crown Quest for Komazawa Coach Hiroaki Oyagi led Komazawa to eight Hakone Ekiden titles. He finished his final season at the helm with victories in Japan's three premier college... Ed OdevenJanuary 8, 2023
Baseball [NPB NOTEBOOK] 'Murakami-sama' Honored for Creating Buzz in Japanese Baseball NPB Triple Crown winner Munetaka Murakami's nickname ー "Murakami-sama" ー was selected as Japan's top buzzword for 2022. Jim ArmstrongDecember 10, 2022
Baseball [NPB NOTEBOOK] Satoshi Nakajima Beats Out Munetaka Murakami for Shoriki Award The Orix dugout boss guided the Pacific League team to its first Japan Series title in 26 years, and a manager won the Shoriki... Jim ArmstrongNovember 12, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Nebraska’s Keisei Tominaga Raises Profile with Strong Performances Early in the Season The sophomore guard scored a season-high 23 points, including 5 of 6 from 3-point range, against South Dakota on November 27. Ed OdevenDecember 5, 2021
Baseball Showtime in Hokkaido: Tsuyoshi Shinjo Aims to Breathe New Life Into the Fighters The former outfielder has a flair for the dramatic and says he's ready to try a few new things to bring the fans back. Jim ArmstrongNovember 4, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] New Managers Take Over for NPB's Fighters, Dragons and Hawks All three teams are looking for better results in 2022 after disappointing seasons this year. Ed OdevenOctober 31, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kimiyasu Kudo's Managerial Stint Likely Finished at End of Season The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks skipper, who has guided his club to five Japan Series titles since 2015, is not expected to remain in charge... Ed OdevenOctober 17, 2021