Japan remains one of the world’s most insular television format markets, exporting globally successful unscripted hits while importing almost no foreign concepts, according to data presented by ...

Japan and South Korea renew one of international baseball’s biggest rivalries Saturday night at the Tokyo Dome in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic. The matchup features the defending champions, ...

Japan is one of the few countries that still use the death penalty. The most recent execution took place in June 2025, when a man was hanged for killing nine people back in 2017. Japan and the United ...

The 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C sees Japan face Chinese Taipei at Tokyo Dome, with both teams aiming to start their campaigns strong. Japan’s strategy will lean heavily on pitching dominance, ...

On Sunday morning, Japan will play its second-to-last game in the group stage against Australia. The Japanese are looking to keep the momentum moving en route to their second straight World Baseball ...

Japan received some scares against South Korea and Australia, but a win over Czechia is all that separates Shohei Ohtani and co. from another unbeaten finish in pool play. Czechia is playing for pride ...

On Saturday night, Japan will be looking to continue its run of winning back-to-back World Baseball Classic titles in a game against Korea. In their opening game of the WBC, Korea routed Czechia 11-4.

Mar 21, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (16) and manager Hideki Kuriyama (89) enter the ballpark for team introductions against the USA at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory ...

Japan looks to head into the 2026 World Baseball Classic Quarterfinals undefeated with a win on Tuesday, as they finish up pool play against Czechia. The World Baseball Classic is back for the first ...

Pool C action continues Sunday at the Tokyo Dome as Japan faces Australia in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with the defending champions looking to stay perfect in front of the home crowd. Pool C ...

Shohei Ohtani and Japan face Australia during group play of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Sunday at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. Japan and Australia face off in a pivotal Pool C matchup at the Tokyo ...