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Is Shohei Ohtani Playing In The 2026 World Baseball Classic?

February 5, 2026

Is Shohei Ohtani Playing In The 2026 World Baseball Classic?

Here's everything we need to know about Shohei Ohtani's plans to play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic with Japan.

World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: Who Joins USA, Japan As Favorites?

February 5, 2026

World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: Who Joins USA, Japan As Favorites?

From the sleepers to the favorites, we're ranking the 20 teams who'll be at the World Baseball Classic.

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition

January 14, 2026

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition

Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, plans a snap election to capitalize on 70% approval ratings and strengthen her coalition majority.

China bans military-use exports to key US ally as Taiwan tensions rise

January 7, 2026

China bans military-use exports to key US ally as Taiwan tensions rise

China bans exports of dual-use goods to Japan, escalating tensions with key U.S. ally amid growing disputes over Taiwan and broader regional security concerns.

Japanese Star Tatsuya Imai Aims To 'Chase a World Championship' With Astros

January 5, 2026

Japanese Star Tatsuya Imai Aims To 'Chase a World Championship' With Astros

Right-hander Tatsuya Imai made his intentions clear with his first few words during an introductory news conference with the Houston Astros on Monday.

Blue Jays land Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto in free agency splash: reports

January 3, 2026

Blue Jays land Japanese slugger Kazuma Okamoto in free agency splash: reports

The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly landed Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto on a $60 million deal as the team continues to be aggressive in free agency.

Stabbing spree, chemical attack at Japan factory injures 15

December 27, 2025

Stabbing spree, chemical attack at Japan factory injures 15

A 38-year-old male suspect is in custody following an alleged stabbing spree and chemical attack at a Yokohama Rubber Co. tire factory in central Japan.

Golf Hall of Famer Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki dead at 78 after cancer battle

December 24, 2025

Golf Hall of Famer Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki dead at 78 after cancer battle

Japanese golf legend Masashi “Jumbo" Ozaki, who won 113 tournaments and inspired future stars like Hideki Matsuyama, died at 78 after fighting colon cancer.

Japan rejects same-sex marriage to save itself from demographic collapse

December 10, 2025

Japan rejects same-sex marriage to save itself from demographic collapse

Tokyo court upholds Japan's same-sex marriage ban amid ongoing demographic crisis as G7 nation faces 1.2 fertility rate and aging population challenges.

China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in

December 9, 2025

China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in

China and Japan clash over "dangerous" radar incident as Chinese jets target Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, escalating military tensions between the nations.