Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hiromitsu Kadota Carved Out a Hall of Fame Career with Grit and Talent Hiromitsu Kadota slugged 567 home runs in his 23-year career before retiring in 1992 as one of NPB's greatest power hitters. He passed away... Ed OdevenJanuary 29, 2023
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Takuma Sato Joins Chip Ganassi Racing in a Part-Time Role for 2023 "Being in this series for 13 years, I have fantastic memories in a full-time (ride)," Takuma Sato said, "and I think I'm very fortunate... Ed OdevenJanuary 22, 2023
Features [ODDS and EVENS] 2022's Defining Sports Highlights for Japan A trio of Beijing Olympic gold medals, Roki Sasaki's perfect game and boxer Naoya Inoue's success were among 2022's defining sports highlights for Japan. Ed OdevenDecember 31, 2022
Golf Momoko Ueda Holds On to One-Stroke Lead at Japan Classic The two-time winner of the tournament birdied the final hole of the third round to remain on top. Gemma Dryburgh is one shot off... Jim ArmstrongNovember 5, 2022
Golf Former Champ Momoko Ueda Takes a One-Stroke Lead at Japan Classic The 2007 and 2011 tournament winner has a one-stroke advantage over compatriots Ai Suzuki and Miyuu Yamashita. Jim ArmstrongNovember 4, 2022
Golf Suzuki and Ueda Share Lead as Host Country Dominates First Round of Japan Classic Ai Suzuki, the 2019 tournament champion, and Momoko Ueda carded 7-under 65s to finish one stroke ahead of compatriots Ayaka Furue and Sakura Koiwai. Jim ArmstrongNovember 3, 2022
Features [ODDS and EVENS] Haruka Kawasaki Displays Vigor and Poise in Breakthrough Victory The 19-year-old became the youngest winner of the JLPGA Championship Konica Minolta Cup, earning the title with an 8-under 64 in the final round. Ed OdevenSeptember 15, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] All-time great Ichiro Suzuki Enters Mariners Hall of Fame Ichiro, who arrived in Seattle in 2001 as an established superstar with seven Pacific League batting titles, became the 10th member of the special... Ed OdevenAugust 28, 2022
Golf Hinako Shibuno Places Third at Women’s British Open “I am both frustrated and happy to get a result like this on this difficult and wonderful course," said the golfer known as "Smiling... Ed OdevenAugust 8, 2022
Golf Ayaka Furue Cards a 10-under 62 in Final Round and Wins Women’s Scottish Open The 22-year-old Kobe native captured her first LPGA Tour title with a career-best round in a come-from-behind victory. Ed OdevenAugust 1, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Utano Agu Hits Target with Victory in Archery World Cup in Paris "I would like to take a leap forward with my experience of winning this time," Agu said after securing Japan’s first-ever stage victory on... Ed OdevenJuly 3, 2022
Golf Nasa Hataoka Wins LA Open by Five Strokes Hataoka, who finished at 15-under 269, was the only golfer to score in the 60s in all four rounds at Wilshire Country Club. Ed OdevenApril 25, 2022