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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 2, 2022

Centuries-old records test sumo’s modern superstars

Autumn Basho champion Tamawashi is 11 tournaments away from becoming sumo's all-time ironman, but there are other marks in the sport widely expected to remain untouchable.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 1, 2022

World Series Game 3 postponed by rain

Game 3 will now be held Tuesday at 8:03 p.m., with Game 4 Wednesday and Game 5 Thursday in Philadelphia.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 24, 2022

Phillies advance to World Series by beating Padres

Bryce Harper became the first Philadelphia player in 41 years with a go-ahead homer so late in a playoff contest to send the team to its first World Series since 2009.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 23, 2022

With Hokuriku’s fermented foods, tasting is believing

From sake starter and soy sauce ice cream to fish fermented in a uniquely regional way, these prefectures hold plenty of culinary secrets just begging to be discovered — and devoured.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 22, 2022

Swallows and Buffaloes assemble for Japan Series rematch

The Tokyo Yakult Swallows and Orix Buffaloes staged one of the most competitive series in recent memory last season, and this season promises much the same.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 21, 2022

Yes, starters are going deeper into MLB games this postseason

In the case of the San Diego Padres, manager Bob Melvin thinks letting starters go deep is part of the reason they've gotten so far in the playoffs.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 20, 2022

Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi greeted as hero after competing without hijab

Climber apologizes for causing concern as doubts swirl about her safety.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 19, 2022

Familiar faces set to highlight Yakult-Orix rematch at Japan Series

Most of last year's cast are set to play starring roles again on Japanese baseball's biggest stage, offering another treat to fans who enjoyed their tightly contested 2021 encounter.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 19, 2022

JSA welcomes new crop of sumo recruits ahead of Kyushu Basho

Ten wrestlers passed their mandatory health checks at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Tuesday, with eight Japanese newcomers eligible to take part in next month's Fukuoka meet.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 18, 2022

Dodgers enter offseason of soul searching after early playoff exit

A number of players who contributed to the team's franchise-record 111-win regular season could leave over the winter, putting more pressure on embattled manager Dave Roberts.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Oct 17, 2022

Buffaloes and Swallows prove last season's success was no fluke

The Swallows and Buffaloes will meet in the Japan Series for the second straight season.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Oct 17, 2022

In Japan, body hair removal transcending age and gender boundaries

At the same time, there are also moves to rethink the notion that hairless skin is beautiful.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 16, 2022

Underdog Phillies slay Braves to reach first NLCS since 2010

The Phillies, the last team to clinch a playoff spot in the regular season, are now halfway to being the last team standing.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 11, 2022

Dodgers seek championship to enter dynasty discussion

The Dodgers won a franchise-record 111 games this season to claim their ninth NL West title in 10 years behind outstanding play from Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Trea Turner and more.
JAPAN / History / Longform
Oct 10, 2022

Empire of steel: Where Japan’s railways stand after 150 years of evolution

Much has changed since the country's first railway line between Tokyo and Yokohama laid the foundation for a world-renowned network of trains to be created.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 9, 2022

Mariners advance with record comeback; joined by Guardians, Phillies

The victory gave the Mariners a 2-0 triumph over Toronto in their American League wildcard series and sent Seattle into a best-of-five divisional series matchup against the Astros.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 7, 2022

LDP faction that Abe led faces leadership challenges as it picks new chief

How presumed successor Ryu Shionoya fares in managing the group could change the political dynamics within the ruling LDP.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 3, 2022

Buffaloes rise to occasion to claim Pacific League pennant

The way everything fell in place over the weekend felt miraculous, but do not let that obscure the fact the Buffaloes made this happen.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 30, 2022

Shohei Ohtani pitches near no-hitter as Angels down A's

Although the no-hitter was ultimately unrealized, for some the performance surely added weight in favor of Ohtani in the American League MVP race.

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