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SoftBank Pitcher Impresses with Scoreless Outing Against Giants

Mar 12 (News On Japan) - SoftBank Hawks pitcher Jun Maeda delivered an outstanding performance against the reigning Central League champion Yomiuri Giants, shutting them out over six innings in a preseason game on March 11th.

With this performance, Maeda has now pitched a total of nine scoreless innings in the exhibition season, making a strong case for a key role in the team’s rotation.

Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani continued his impressive preseason form in Major League Baseball, registering a blistering 190 km/h (118 mph) exit velocity on a hard-hit ball. Ohtani has played in six preseason games so far, posting a batting average of .353, reinforcing his reputation as one of the league’s most formidable hitters.

Source: Kiệt Park TV

Japan to Issue Bicycle Blue Tickets from April 2026

The Japanese government will begin issuing blue tickets for bicycle traffic violations in April 2026, with fines including 5,000 yen for ignoring stop signs and up to 12,000 yen for riding while using a smartphone.

Woman Arrested for Drunk Driving After Eating Alcohol-Filled Chocolate

A 26-year-old woman was arrested in the early hours of April 24th in Kasuya Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. While admitting to the offense, she claimed, "I ate chocolate that contained alcohol."

Naked Man Tied to 20 Crimes in 90 Minutes, One Dead, Several Injured

A man found wandering naked in Saitama Prefecture has been arrested after a string of violent incidents, including a fatal hit-and-run and an attempted abduction, unfolded within roughly 90 minutes on April 21st.

Osaka Expo Attendance Tops One Million

The total number of visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai surpassed one million on April 23rd, just 11 days after the event began. Despite being a weekday, the venue remained crowded, with long lines forming at popular pavilions such as the one from the United States.

Toyota Unveils Lexus ES and New EV at Shanghai Motor Show

At the Shanghai Motor Show, which opened to the press on April 23rd ahead of its public run from April 27th to May 2nd, Toyota Motor Corporation revealed a series of new models, including a new electric vehicle, as it works to regain ground in the increasingly competitive Chinese market.

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Orix Pitcher Not Indicted Over Online Gambling

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Taisuke Yamaoka, who had been referred to prosecutors for allegedly gambling on online casino platforms, will not face indictment, prosecutors announced on April 23rd.

Fans Mourn Former Hanshin Manager Yoshida

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'Shohei Ohtani's Dog Depicted in Tulip Art

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2026 Winter Olympic Torch Unveiled for First Time at Expo's Italy Pavilion

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Discipline vs. Luck: What Really Drives Long-Term Betting Success

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Yokozuna Hoshoryu Performs Unryu Ring-Entering Ceremony at Ise Shrine

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