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Made in Iwate: New Shohei Ohtani Doc Spotlights L.A. Ace’s Rural Roots

In collaboration with Sports Illustrated's SI TV, filmmaker Max Whittle chronicles Ohtani's upbringing in northern Japan.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2

Japan buried coal ash under the sea; decades later, it still supports a bridge

When engineers in Japan began work on the Hakucho Ohashi Bridge in Hokkaido in the 1980s, they faced an unusual problem beneath the water. The foundations for the bridge's two main towers had to be built on a soft seabed about 14 to 17 metres underwater. Instead of filling the…

The Times of India · Oct 2

Video shows bear slamming into car in northern Japan

A brown bear slammed its body against a car in northern Japan after two bears were spotted on a road in Hokkaido. The larger bear, believed to be the mother, approached the vehicle before running away with its cub. The driver was unharmed, and police have released dashcam footage of…

Euronews · Oct 2

MotoGP Japanese GP: Alex Marquez heads the field at Motegi

The Gresini Ducati rider aced Friday Practice, with Ai Ogura the major casualty on home ground

Autosport · Oct 2

MotoGP Japanese GP: Alex Marquez heads red-flagged practice at Motegi

The Gresini Ducati rider aced Friday Practice, with Ai Ogura the major casualty on home ground

Motorsport · Oct 2

Global Markets | Japan's Nikkei retreats from 6-week high as investors lock in gains

The Nikkei 225 index in Japan faced a downturn as investors engaged in profit-taking, displaying caution in the wake of earlier gains. This decline coincided with rising core inflation data from Tokyo, intensifying fears regarding interest rate hikes. Additionally, geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the US-Iran situation, cast a shadow over…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Japan Raises Permanent Residency Fee 20-Fold as Applicants Face Tougher Income and Japanese-Language Rules

Japan has increased its permanent residency application fee 20-fold and introduced tougher income, pension and language-related requirements amid growing debate over immigration and labour shortages.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

India’s mixed recurve team beats Japan 5-3, moves within one win of LA 2028 quotas

India's mixed recurve archery team secured a place in the gold-medal final after defeating Japan. After trailing 1-3, they rallied to win the semifinal match with a score of 5-3. Earlier, India won gold in the women's recurve team event against South Korea, marking a historic achievement. Kumkum Mohod and…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Asian Games 2026: Three boxing finals, hockey gold clash headline India’s Day 13 medal hunt

India aims to secure medals in various sports during Day 13 of the Asian Games. The Indian women's hockey team competes against China for the gold medal at 3:30 pm IST. Several boxers will fight for gold, including Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen in their respective finals. Archery events will feature…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Ohtani: Made In Iwate | The Untold Story of Shohei Ohtani’s Roots in Japan

This is the story of the place that made Shohei Ohtani. For over a fortnight, Sports Illustrated’s Max Whittle travelled across Japan to explore the people, culture and values that helped shape baseball’s biggest superstar. Along the way, we meet Ohtani

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2