Japanese switch hitter has unique, must-see hitting approach
It's not flashy, but it got him on base.
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Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki follows up perfect game with 8 perfect innings, has retired 52 straight batters
52 straight batters retired is a record in NPB, and would be a record in MLB. Sasaki is 20 years old.
Supercomputer breaks down key to Ryoyu Kobayashi’s Olympic ski jumping gold medal
A Japanese team of researchers used a supercomputer to conduct the first full aerodynamic simulation of a ski jumper, Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi, who went on to win gold at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. They found some distinct differences in mid-air airflow around Kobayashi relative to other competitors.
Japan withdraws from 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup bidding leaving Australia/New Zealand heavy favorites
Could Australia/New Zealand win the bid?
Four Japanese basketball players sent home from Asian Games, reportedly for paying for sex
Japan is down to eight players after the incident.
Senegal and Japan played a ridiculously fun 2-2 draw
Both teams are now tied atop Group H with 4 points apiece, and both will have a chance to advance.
A Japanese kayaker has been banned after spiking a rival’s drink with anabolic steroids
It's like Tonya Harding meets Barry Bonds.
In honor of Japan’s Good Meat Day, meet the “Sticking Out” double steak burger
Who wants a double steak burger?!
Japanese two-way star Shohei Otani will reportedly play in MLB next season
The top baseball prospect in the world will join an MLB team this winter, and he's leaving hundreds of millions of dollars on the table to do so.