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Nintendo isn't slowing down as they continue delighting fans with another Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer with surprise appearances.

Piecing together the next week or so for a pair of Dodgers pitchers

MassLive’s Sean McAdam recaps the latest Red Sox news as spring training continued Sunday with a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Manager Alex Cora discussed outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida's World Baseball Classic performance on Sunday, as well as his role with the Red Sox.

Eaton was the only member of Team Great Britain who recorded a base hit.

Japan reached the quarterfinals of the WBC for the sixth straight time.

The Boston Red Sox are well represented in this year's World Baseball Classic, and Masataka Yoshida is already doing great things.

In the WBC (World Baseball Classic), Japan is facing Taiwan in their first match of the first round. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the starting pitcher for Japan, and Shohei Ohtani is batting first as designated hitter. We are providing the latest information.

Los Angeles Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be in action in the World Baseball Classic on Friday, but you'll have to wake up pretty early if you want to see it.

In the WBC (World Baseball Classic), Japan will face Taiwan in their first match of the first round on the evening of the 6th. The battle for Japan's 'world championship', featuring a record eight Major League players including Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers, is about to begin.

Regarding the fact that the Japan Innovation Party distributed part of its general election speech video as paid internet advertising, and was suspected of violating the Public Offices Election Act in some media reports, Representative Yoshimura apologized, saying, "It should not have happened, and I deeply apologize."

Betts followed Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s lead in javelin throwing this offseason

The Dodgers look to make it a 7-0 start this spring, as they are on the road to take on the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium. Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes his final spring start against left-hander Robbie Ray. FRIDAY GAME INFO

Private weather companies forecast that cherry blossoms, including Tokyo's Someiyoshino, will bloom earlier than average this year, around March 20 in central Tokyo, due to anticipated higher temperatures next week.

After initially selling out quite fast, Walmart has restocked the Hatchin' Yoshi toy. It's now available to buy from the retailer for $49.88.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, fresh off a historic World Series MVP run, is now targeting the NL Cy Young as next goal.

Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are undergoing different pitching preparations, with Ohtani pitching to hitters at Camelback Ranch while Yamamoto prepares for the Dodgers' game.

Dodger baseball is officially back in session, and it began on Saturday with a thunderous 15-2 victory over the Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Getting the nod for the cactus opener was the reigning World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who tossed 29 pitches over 1 2/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) while striking out […]

Yoshinobu struck out three and gave up one earned run while recording five outs and then said after his outing he would pitch once more before departing for the WBC.

Japanese director Yoshinori Shinomura's animated feature film 'Hanarokushou ga Akeru Hi ni' did not receive an award at the Berlin International Film Festival, one of the world's top three film festivals.

The first game of the spring for the Dodgers is finally here on Saturday afternoon, with a bus ride to Tempe to face the Angels at Diablo Stadium. Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the start for the Cactus League lid-lifter (hat tip to Bill Plunkett), making what will be his only start before leaving next week to […]

Anime filmmaker Yoshitoshi Shinomiya talks about his Berlinale competition entry 'A New Dawn,' inspired by his hometown's vanishing seaside, and the influence of Makoto Shinkai.

The film 'Kokuhō' (National Treasure) achieved significant recognition at Japan's oldest film awards, the Kinema Junpo Best Ten, winning four awards including Best Actor for Ryo Yoshizawa.

Japanese animator Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s background as a painter is clearly evident in his feature directorial debut “A New Dawn,” representing Japan in the Berlin Film Festival’s main competition. The film is gorgeous to look at, paying attention to every little detail painted on screen, while backgrounds to the action look like still tableaux that could […]

The Dodgers open their Cactus League schedule this weekend with a pair of road games — Saturday against the Angels in Tempe, and Sunday vs. the Padres in Peoria. Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for each of the first two games, manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch. Additionally, Yoshinobu […]

Mayumi Yoshida’s Japanese language drama has sold to Canadian indie KinoSmith and Japan’s Rabbit House after a weekend screening at the European Film Market.

Chudo Reform Alliance leader Ogawa met with Rengo Chairman Yoshino to apologize for the party's significant defeat in the recent House of Representatives election and expressed a desire for close cooperation under the new leadership.

While his time with the Red Sox has been riddled with injuries, Masataka Yoshida continues to prove he can produce. Following the WBC, Alex Cora will have to decide where he fits on the roster.

Taiwan’s dramatic win over South Korea highlighted the passion, pride and community that make the World Baseball Classic unique for smaller powers in the sport.

Masataka Yoshida’s late HR helps seal 4-3 win Naruhito first emperor in 60 years to attend baseball Masataka Yoshida’s late home run triggered a comeback win for Japan over Australia at the World…

This is a deal Sox fans could live with.

Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 on Sunday behind a seventh-inning, two-run homer with two out by Masataka Yoshida in the World Baseball Classic.

The Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled their "mystery bobblehead" in the form of Nintendo's iconic character Yoshi.

Shohei Ohtani had three hits, including a grand slam and double to drive in five runs and Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings in Japan’s 13-0 drubbing of Chinese Taipei on Friday morning to open pool play in the World Baseball Classic. Ohtani doubled to open the game in the first, then hit a […]

Dave Roberts has set an innings count for Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the WBC opener.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch just three innings in Team Japan's first WBC game.

MassLive’s Fenway Insider Sean McAdam hosted a live mailbag Thursday at 12 p.m. and highlighted the latest news from the Boston Red Sox.

Playing a surfboard-shaped axe, Takanaka was a stadium-level artist at home but little known in the west – until YouTube brought him a huge new audience In November 2025, Masayoshi Takanaka announced…

The Dodgers are losing their ace, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, to Team Japan, where he will be their leading pitcher in the WBC.

The Dodgers take on the San Francisco Giants on Friday in Scottsdale, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto making his second start of the spring, and his last outing before departing to join Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic. Lineup The Dodgers have a split-squad day with two games on Saturday, which means several regulars aren’t making […]

Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto stands to benefit from the Automated Ball-Strike system coming to MLB this season.

The lefty slugger is preparing for the World Baseball Classic.

The chief of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police, Tsuyoshi Imamura, has again apologized for repeated illegal traffic enforcement, which led to seven officers being referred to prosecutors, and pledged to expedite the cancellation of violations.

"I fear, but I will not stand back. So long as I live, I will protect Joseon." So he did — faithfully and admirably. By the time Adm. Yi Sun-sin fell to a stray bullet while commanding his final battle in the southern seas, the vicious seven-year war launched by Japan's warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi was nearing its end. The invaders soon retreated, leaving the peninsula devastated. Joseon remained safe, and Japan's ambitions of conquering the Far East were checked for the next three centuries. "The

Dodger baseball is officially back in session, and it began on Saturday with a thunderous 15-2 victory over the Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Getting the nod for the cactus opener was the reigning World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who tossed 29 pitches over 1 2/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) while striking out […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's first outing of 2026 looked a lot like how he finished the 2025 season: total domination.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced their travel roster for their Cactus League opener against the Angels, featuring Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the starting pitcher and key regulars.

Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the reigning World Series MVP, is said to have improved his physical condition for the upcoming season.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will make his first spring training start this weekend.

Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers will make an early appearance in Spring Training before departing for the WBC.

Japanese stars Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani will see action for the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend, with Yamamoto starting and Ohtani serving as designated hitter.

The Galactic Empire of baseball has assembled at Camelback Ranch. Their first spring game is in just three days. The anticipation and excitement surrounding the start of the 2026 season is brewing. On Tuesday, both Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani faced live hitters, and the latter’s arm will be preserved during the World Baseball Classic […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers don't plan to let Shohei Ohtani pitch in a spring training game, but World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will, according to manager Dave Roberts.

Japanese short track speed skater Kazuki Yoshinaga has successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's 500-meter event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

On the third day of the Grand Sumo Spring Tournament, Yokozuna Daishoho lost to komusubi Fujinokawa, marking his third consecutive loss since the start of the tournament. Ozeki Asanokiyoshi, aiming for promotion to Yokozuna, defeated komusubi Wakatakakage to achieve a 2-1 record.

Japan’s Yoshida is making a major claim for MVP in the World Baseball Classic’s pool play. Good news for Sox fans!

The Ishikawa Prefectural Governor election, the first since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, is seeing a fierce competition between newcomer and former Kanazawa Mayor, Yukiyoshi Yamano, and incumbent Hiroshi Hase, according to NHK exit polls.

Yoshida has a chance to make history.

There are a whole mess of WBC. One game is already finished, Japan beat Australia 4-3. That seems way to close for a game between Japan and Australia. Australia walked 12 batters but only gave up 5 hits with a Masataka Yoshida home run being one of them. Kazuma Okamoto was 0 for 2 with […]

Australia's attempt at a massive upset at the WBC came up short, thanks in large part to Masataka Yoshida's two-run home run in the seventh inning.

Takuma Inoue, Kazuto Ioka, Jin Sasaki, and Yoshiki Takei all see action on May 2nd

SoftBank is reportedly seeking a massive $40 billion USD loan, its largest ever, to fuel its substantial $30 billion investment in AI firm OpenAI. This move underscores founder Masayoshi Son's aggressive bet on the company, which now represents a significant portion of SoftBank's assets alongside its stake in Arm Holdings.

The Somei Yoshino cherry trees are predicted to begin flowering up to a week earlier than usual, with blooms expected to start on March 17 in Nagoya before spreading to other regions of Japan.

Los Angeles Dodgers fans may not have realized how close they were to watching Clayton Kershaw, not Yoshinobu Yamamoto, celebrate clinching back-to-back World Series titles in 2025.

This year's Spring Struggle's concentrated response date is the 18th of this month. The average wage increase demand from labor unions affiliated with Rengo, announced on the 5th, was over 19,500 yen per month, the highest since comparable data became available in 2014. Chairman Yoshino stated that amidst the worsening situation in Iran and economic uncertainty, "we want to approach negotiations with a resolute attitude."

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, pitcher for the Dodgers and MVP of last season's MLB World Series, and Kazuma Okamoto, player for the Blue Jays, have joined the WBC Japan national team, completing the roster of all 30 players who will compete in the tournament.

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto started his last open game before the WBC (World Baseball Classic), giving up 2 runs in 3 innings, but expressed a positive feeling, saying, "I'm really getting the feel of the game back."

The Dodgers take a trip east across the desert to face the San Francisco Giants on Friday in Scottsdale, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto making his final start before heading to play for Japan in the World…

Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto marches to the beat of his own drum, and his work ethic is widely-regarded by the franchise.

Banijay Entertainment has partnered with Yoshimoto Kogyo to acquire the global format rights for the long-running Japanese comedic challenge series 'You Laugh You Lose'.

A handcrafted debut blends tradition, reinvention and ecological urgency on the international stage.

The Dodgers had media picture day while at spring training in Glendale, Arizona, and stars like Shohei Ohtani, Kiké Hernández and Yoshinobu Yamamoto hit their best pose.

Hunter x Hunter creator Yoshihiro Togashi released a potential ending for the series three years ago in case he cannot finish it, a detail fans are reportedly not pleased with.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will make another start for the Dodgers before joining the World Baseball Classic, following his 29-pitch outing against the Angels.

Masataka Yoshida of the Red Sox hit a double in his first pre-season game, indicating good form ahead of the WBC.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Jahmai Jones was named to South Korea’s 30-man roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which begins March 5 at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. Jone will join a group of prominent Asian Major League Baseball (MLB) players participating in the tournament, including Japan’s Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Yusei Kikuchi, Yuki Matsui and Seiya Suzuki, South Korea’s Jung Hoo Lee and Chinese Taipei’s Yu Chang.

Premiering in Berlin's competition, Yoshitoshi Shinomiya's feature centers on three friends who band together when a fireworks factory in their hometown is to be destroyed by the local government.

Kirin's Yoshimura discusses the company's strategic approach to its health science business.

It all starts with a line. In “A New Dawn,” Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s directorial debut feature world premiering at the Berlinale as part of the main competition, animation is born out of its very essence: swift lines and bold brush strokes leaping through the screen, echoing the fireworks that Obinata firework factory created for decades.  Now […]

Masayoshi Son has once again sold off his holdings in Nvidia.

It’s our question of the day.

An opinion piece suggests it's time for the Boston Red Sox to part ways with player Masataka Yoshida.