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SHOHEI OTANI

The Dodgers officially introduced two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani during a news conference on Thursday.
EDITORIALS
Dec 15, 2023
Another extraordinary milestone for Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers secure baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani with record-breaking $700 million contract.
The words of encouragement that star player Shohei Ohtani gave his teammates before their final game against the United States during the World Baseball Classic in March were among those nominated on Thursday to be the buzzwords of the year.
JAPAN / Society
Nov 2, 2023
Japan's 2023 buzzwords reflect light and dark sides of the year
From the year's scandals to its champions, the annual list of buzzword candidates highlights the nation's hope, fears and diversions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jan 6, 2018
2018: Year of the 800-pound Gorilla
Four topics dominated Japan's non-Twitter news cycle for the last quarter of 2017. Two involved sports: the signing of 23-year-old baseball superstar Shohei Otani to play for the Los Angeles Angels of the American League; and the resignation of sumo grand champion Harumafuji after assaulting a younger wrestler, which set off a three-way power struggle between headstrong stablemaster Takanohana, the Japan Sumo Association and a group of Mongolian wrestlers who currently dominate the sport.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 13, 2017
Angels' Shohei Ohtani has damaged elbow ligament according to report
New Los Angeles Angels acquisition Shohei Ohtani has a damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow according to a medical report dated Nov. 28, Yahoo Sports reported on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 6, 2017
Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka hopes Shohei Otani succeeds as two-way player
New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka gave compatriot and major league prospect Shohei Otani some encouraging words at an event in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 6, 2017
Shohei Otani hears pitches from Cubs, Mariners, Rangers
Coveted two-way star Shohei Otani met with representatives from the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs in Los Angeles on Tuesday, according to U.S. media.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 5, 2017
Shohei Otani wants to train in Arizona
As decision day nears for Shohei Otani, the question on many people's minds seems to be, "What does this guy want?"
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 20, 2017
Hideki Matsui eager to see how Shohei Otani fares in MLB
Hideki Matsui, special advisor to the New York Yankees' general manager, held a baseball clinic Sunday, where he also shared his thoughts on the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' Shohei Otani and his potential move to the MLB through the posting system.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 12, 2017
Shohei Otani takes first swings off tee since surgery
Slugging pitcher Shohei Otani hit off a tee on Sunday for the first time since having ankle surgery on Oct. 12.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 11, 2017
Shohei Otani speaks of desire to become world's best with move to MLB
After weeks of others speculating about his future, Shohei Otani, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' captivating two-way superstar, finally had his say.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 10, 2017
Fighters grant Shohei Otani's wish to pursue move to major leagues
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters said Friday they will allow Shohei Otani to use the posting system this offseason to try to land a deal with a major league team.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2017
Shohei Otani selects Nez Balelo as agent
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters star Shohei Otani, who is expected to move to the majors this offseason through the posting system, has chosen Nez Balelo as his agent, a source said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 2, 2017
MLB union threatens to block Shohei Otani posting agreement
The Major League Baseball Players Association is threatening to block a new posting agreement over the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' posting fee, the New York Post reported on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 25, 2017
Shohei Otani leaves hospital after ankle operation
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' two-way star Shohei Otani has left the hospital following successful surgery on his right ankle earlier this month, the Pacific League club said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 16, 2017
Shohei Otani named WBSC player of the year for 2015
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters two-way talent Shohei Otani earned the 2015 baseball player of the year award as the World Baseball Softball Confederation on Sunday announced its winners for both sports for the four-year period from 2014 to 2017.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 12, 2017
Fighters' Shohei Otani to start rehab after ankle surgery
Shohei Otani should be fit to pitch and hit without any restrictions in about three months, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters said Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 11, 2017
Shohei Otani to have surgery on right ankle Thursday
Hokkaido Nippon Ham's two-way star Shohei Otani will undergo surgery on his right ankle in Tokyo on Thursday, the Fighters said.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 9, 2017
Shohei Otani keeps quiet about future after Fighters' season finale
Shohei Otani was quiet on and off the field in what was expected to be his last game in Japan on Monday before being posted to the major leagues this winter.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 8, 2017
Otani set for likely final NPB appearance
The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' slugging ace Shohei Otani will play in what is expected to be his last game in Japan on Monday, despite soreness stemming from his two-hit shutout in his previous start.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 7, 2017
Shohei Otani just beginning to realize true potential
Shohei Otani hasn't had a 20-win season. He hasn't slugged 40 homers in one campaign, either.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
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Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
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