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Tigers rookie Shota Morishita hits a two-run triple to left against the Buffaloes in the eighth inning in Game 5 of the Japan Series at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Thursday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2023
Tigers rally for victory to move within win of Japan Series title
The Tigers are seeking their first Japan Series title since 1985.
Tigers reliever Atsuki Yuasa needed just one pitch to make a major impact in Game 4 of the Japan Series.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2023
For Atsuki Yuasa, all it took was one pitch to spur Tigers' win
Yuasa received an immense hero’s welcome from Tigers fans Wednesday night but there was no time to soak in the atmosphere.
The Tigers' Yusuke Oyama hits a walk-off single to lift his team to a win over the Buffaloes in Game 4 of the Japan Series at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Wednesday night.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 1, 2023
Yusuke Oyama lifts Tigers to thrilling win to even Japan Series
The Japan Series between the Tigers and Buffaloes is now tied 2-2.
Buffaloes reliever Yuki Udagawa pumps his fist after striking out Tigers shortstop Seiya Kinami in the eighth inning of Orix's 5-4 win in Game 3 of the Japan Series on Tuesday at Koshien Stadium.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 1, 2023
How Yuki Udagawa’s steely nerves quieted Koshien’s raucous crowd
Instead of being rattled, Yuki Udagawa fed off the electric energy pulsating through the stadium as he protected a one-run lead in a 5-4 win.
Buffaloes third baseman Yuma Mune hits a two-run double against the Tigers in Game 3 of the Japan Series at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 31, 2023
Buffaloes edge Tigers in Game 3 of Japan Series
After dueling 8-0 blowouts, the Japan Series finally got a close game.
Tigers fans during Game 1 of the Japan Series against the Buffaloes, at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Saturday. The Tigers are known for their high attendance figures and rowdy celebrations among the team's loyal fans.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 30, 2023
In the Japan Series, it’s a tale of two fanbases
The Tigers and Buffaloes have a lot of similarities, but there's a yawning gap in the support, enthusiasm and attention paid to each Kansai club.
Police watch over the Dotonbori area in Osaka on Oct. 20 as Tigers fans flocked to the area to celebrate the team's advance to the Japan Series.
JAPAN / Society
Oct 30, 2023
Police prep crowd control plans in case Tigers win Japan Series
The Tigers are facing off against the Orix Buffaloes in the series, which kicked off on Saturday.
Buffaloes infielder Marwin Gonzalez fields the ball as the Tigers' Takumu Nakano attempts to steal second during Game 1 of the Japan Series at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 30, 2023
Orix's Gonzalez eager for more jewelry with win in Japan Series
The Buffaloes infielder, who is in his first season in Japan, is fine tuning his approach as he goes along.
Orix Buffaloes ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) walks off the mound after being pulled in the sixth inning of Game 1 of the Japan Series on Saturday at Kyocera Dome Osaka.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 29, 2023
After Game 1 loss, is this the end for Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Japan?
The big question after Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s loss in Game 1 of the Japan Series: Is this the end of his NPB career?
Tigers third baseman Teruaki Sato steals second against the Buffaloes in the third inning during Game 1 of the Japan Series at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 28, 2023
Tigers take bite out of Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Japan Series opener
The Tigers got off to a fast start against Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Buffaloes in the Japan Series.
Buffaloes starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto captured a third straight Triple Crown this year.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 27, 2023
Kansai superiority at stake in this year's Japan Series
The Buffaloes and the Tigers meet in Game 1 in Osaka on Saturday night.
Hawks pitcher Joe Stanka (left) and Tigers pitcher Gene Bacque meet at the Kobe Oriental Hotel on Oct. 7,1964.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Oct 26, 2023
All-Kansai Japan Series offers new chance to remember foreign aces
The 1964 Japan Series featured two of the best foreign pitchers in Japanese baseball history.
Orix Buffaloes players celebrate after the team clinched its third straight trip to the Japan Series on Saturday in Osaka.
BASEBALL
Oct 21, 2023
Buffaloes down Marines to set up all-Kansai Japan Series
The win booked the Buffaloes' third straight trip to the Japan Series.
Hanshin Tigers celebrate after the team booked a spot in the Japan Series with a 4-2 win over the Hiroshima Carp on Friday at Koshien Stadium.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 20, 2023
Tigers sweep past Carp on way to first Japan Series in nine years
The win in front of their frenzied fans at historic Koshien Stadium near Osaka earned the Tigers their first Japan Series berth since 2014.
The Tigers' Seiya Kinami reacts after hitting a sayonara single against the Carp in Game 2 of the Central League Climax Series at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture on Thursday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 20, 2023
Tigers close in on Japan Series berth after walk-off victory
The Hanshin Tigers moved to within one win or one tie of their first Japan Series berth in nine years
Lotte's Hiromi Oka slides home to score the winning run against SoftBank in Game 3 of the PL Climax Series first stage in Chiba on Monday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 17, 2023
Marines and Carp hope to maintain Climax Series momentum
The CL and PL league champions, the Hanshin Tigers and Orix Buffaloes, will enter the fray with places in the Japan Series on the line.
Hawks reliever Ryosuke Otsu (left) is comforted on the mount by pitching coach Kazumi Saito after surrendering the game-winning run against the Marines in Game 3 of the first stage of the PL Climax Series in Chiba on Monday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Oct 17, 2023
Hawks relievers and coaches endure agony of 10th-inning collapse
That bell tolled for Yuki Tsumori and Ryosuke Otsu on Monday night at Zozo Marine Stadium as they allowed four pitches in the bottom of the 10th inning.
The Tigers toss manager Akinobu Okada into the air as they celebrate after winning the Central League pennant on Thursday at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Sep 15, 2023
Akinobu Okada pushed right buttons to guide Tigers to CL pennant
Akinobu Okada led Hanshin to its first Central League pennant since 2005, and now anticipation grows over what comes next.
The Tigers celebrate after clinching the Central League pennant at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Thursday night.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 14, 2023
Tigers clinch first Central League pennant since 2005
The Hanshin Tigers clinched their first Central League baseball title in 18 years
Tigers pitcher Yuki Nishi (right) celebrates with manager Akinobu Okada after throwing a shutout against the Giants at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 13, 2023
Yuki Nishi shuts out Giants as Tigers extend win streak to nine
Nishi limited Yomiuri to a pair of singles while walking two and striking out six at Koshien Stadium.
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Homeless people sleep on the street in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in August 2021.
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JAL cancels international flight after captain gets drunk at Dallas hotel
A Japan Airlines' flight from Dallas to Tokyo was canceled last week after its captain got drunk at a local hotel.
In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
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Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
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Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
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Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
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Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
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