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Czech Republic's Ondrej Satoria pitches against Japan during the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome on March 11.
BASEBALL
Mar 14, 2024
Ondrej Satoria reflects on electric WBC showdown against Shohei Ohtani
Satoria, an electrician by day, struck out the Japanese superstar during the World Baseball Classic.
Japan's Misho Nishikawa hits an RBI double against Team Europe in the sixth inning of his team's 5-0 win at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Mar 7, 2024
Collegian Misho Nishikawa helps Samurai Japan top Team Europe
Japan's national team beat Team Europe, a selection of European stars, 5-0 on Wednesday.
Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata lifts the trophy after the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.
BASEBALL
Nov 20, 2023
Hirokazu Ibata passes first test with Samurai Japan
Japan went through the Asia Professional Baseball Championship with a 4-0 record.
Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata will lead the national team against a European select team in two practice games at Kyocera Dome Osaka in March.
BASEBALL
Nov 20, 2023
Samurai Japan to play two games against European select team
The Japan national baseball team will play a European select team in two practice matches on March 6 and 7 at Kyocera Dome Osaka.
Makoto Kadowaki lifted Japan over South Korea with a walk-off single in the 10th inning at Tokyo Dome on Sunday.
BASEBALL
Nov 19, 2023
Japan tops South Korea on sayonara single in 10th to win APBC title
Japan edged South Korea on a walk-off hit by Makoto Kadowaki.
Japan's Takahisa Hayakawa (left) and Kyota Fujiwara pose for photos after their win over Australia at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
BASEBALL
Nov 18, 2023
Japan routs Australia in Asia Professional Baseball Championship
Japan routed Australia to improve to 3-0.
Shota Morishita (second from right) is congratulated by teammates after his home run in the seventh inning against Taiwan during the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Thursday.
BASEBALL
Nov 16, 2023
Samurai Japan overcomes slow start to beat Taiwan in APBC opener
Shota Morishita got Japan going with a home run in the seventh inning.
Hirokazu Ibata discusses his appointment as manager of Samurai Japan at a news conference on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Oct 4, 2023
Former star shortstop Hirokazu Ibata named to manage Samurai Japan
He replaces Hideki Kuriyama, who stepped down in May at the conclusion of his contract after winning the World Baseball Classic championship in March.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 2, 2023
Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama reveals team's secrets for success at WBC
Kuriyama believes Japan"s performance at the WBC impressed baseball fans both inside and outside Japan.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
May 12, 2023
World Baseball Classic documentary headed to theaters in Japan
A documentary film about Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic victory will be shown at theaters around the country for three weeks from June 2, NPB Enterprise Inc. said Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 9, 2023
Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn
The 25-year-old outfielder, who impressed many with his play for St. Louis last season, became an unlikely international star thanks to the World Baseball Classic.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 30, 2023
Yu Darvish's cool key to Japan's World Baseball Classic triumph
Darvish was the center of attention in Miyazaki, where the team trained, going above and beyond the important role the team manager envisioned for the 10-year MLB veteran.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 29, 2023
Japan's WBC hero Shohei Ohtani tops MLB with record $65 million
Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani will make a one-season Major League Baseball record $65 million this year in salary and endorsements, Forbes magazine reported on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 27, 2023
Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama critical of sudden bracket change during WBC
Kuriyama said he had been preparing to face the United States in the semifinals instead of in the final.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 23, 2023
Japan's World Baseball Classic glory spurs fan frenzy at home
Official fan gear for Japan’s star players remains out of stock, with potential buyers reportedly having to wait months.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 23, 2023
Samurai Japan return home to heroes' welcome after WBC win
Players for Nippon Professional Baseball clubs arrived on a chartered flight, while four MLB players rejoined their respective American clubs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 22, 2023
For Japan, the WBC isn't just meaningful — it's everything
There has been some conversation about whether or not the World Baseball Classic is a meaningful exercise in the wake of serious injuries to MLB stars Edwin Diaz and Jose Altuve.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 22, 2023
Japan defeats United States 3-2 to win World Baseball Classic
The victory ended Japan"s 14-year wait to lift the trophy it last held in 2009.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 21, 2023
Japan heads to WBC final after comeback win over Mexico
The win sends Japan back to the final for the first time since 2009 after two consecutive semifinal exits.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 20, 2023
Roki Sasaki set to be center of attention in WBC semifinal against Mexico
"I"m excited to see him play," Mexico manager Benji Gil said. "Roki is one of the best pitchers in the world."

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world