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Ohtani wins All-MLB Team awards for 2nd straight year

Dec 07 (NHK) - Japanese Major Leaguer Ohtani Shohei of the Los Angeles Angels has been chosen as a starting pitcher and designated hitter for the All-MLB Team.

Officials announced on Monday that Ohtani was one of the five starting pitchers on the first team. As designated hitter, he was selected to the second team, finishing behind first-team selection Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros.

Fans, members of the media, former players and others cast their votes for the awards, which the MLB introduced in 2019. The All-MLB Team is split into a first team and a second team. Players who win the higher number of votes make it onto the first team. ...continue reading

Severe Rice Shortage Looms in Japan

Japan is facing an unprecedented rice shortage, with recent data highlighting alarming supply-demand imbalances in the domestic market. The Agricultural Newspaper reported on January 10 that the DI (Demand-Supply Index), a measure of rice market balance, reached a record high of 80. This figure indicates a critical shortfall in rice availability, surpassing even last year's levels when supermarket shelves were emptied.

Media Scandal Deepens as Fuji TV Faces New Allegations

The resignation of popular television personality Masahiro Nakai has sent shockwaves through the Japanese entertainment industry. Announced through his agency’s website, Nakai apologized, stating, “I’m truly sorry for this sudden farewell.” His decision to retire has sparked debates over whether this marks the conclusion of ongoing controversies surrounding him and the television networks involved.

Aquarium Director Caught in Endangered Turtle Scandal

Former executives of the Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, including a former director and three others, have been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of fraudulently receiving management fees by misreporting the number of endangered turtles in their care.

Man Stabs Three Near Nagano Station

Three people were attacked near JR Nagano Station at around 8 p.m., leaving a man in his 40s in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest and two others hospitalized.

Inoue Unfazed as Title Defense Draws Near

Naoya Inoue, the unified world super bantamweight champion across four major boxing organizations, will face Kim Ye-jun, the World Boxing Organization's (WBO) 11th-ranked contender, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on January 24th.

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Nishiyama Falls Short of Becoming First Female Shogi Pro

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Mitoma becomes highest-scoring Japanese player in Premier League

In the English Premier League, Japan's Mitoma Kaoru has become the league's highest-scoring Japanese soccer player with 15 goals. (NHK)

Sources: Sumo Yokozuna Terunofuji to retire from competition

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Day in the Life of a Car Guy in Japan!

In today's episode, we start out getting some car parts from APIT Super Autobacs. (Dustin Williams)

Interview with Oonosato: 'A New Era of Sumo'

Taking advantage of his blessed physique and quick attack, Oonosato reached the rank of Ozeki in just nine tournaments from his debut, the fastest time since the Showa era, and in his speech at the Ozeki promotion ceremony he vowed to become "the one and only wrestler." He is aiming to reach the same top rank as his master, Oyakata Nishonoseki (former Yokozuna Kisenosato).

Matsuyama Hideki clinches 11th career victory in PGA Tour opener

Japanese golfer Matsuyama Hideki clinched his 11th career PGA Tour victory at the season-opening event on Sunday in the US state of Hawaii. Matsuyama finished with a PGA Tour record total of 35-under par.

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