Ohtani To Both Hit And Pitch For Team Japan At World Baseball Classic

Ohtani to both hit and pitch for Team Japan at World Baseball Classic

Major league superstar Ohtani Shohei will make full use of his two-way talents on Team Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic, as his manager has said he will pick him both as a pitcher and a batter.

The Los Angeles Angel announced his intention to play in the tournament last month, and said he was looking forward to the opportunity to play in front of Japanese fans for the first time in over five years.

Japan's Coach Moriyasu May Stay After Fifa World Cup In Qatar

Japan's coach Moriyasu may stay after FIFA World Cup in Qatar

The head of the Japan Football Association says the coach of Japan's national team may stay in his post after the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Moriyasu Hajime's current contract expires at the end of the tournament.

JFA President Tashima Kohzo spoke to reporters in Doha on Saturday after Japan secured a spot in the knockout stage for the second consecutive tournament. The Samurai Blue squad beat former champions Germany and Spain in Group E.

Optimism High Among Japanese Fans Heading To World Cup

Optimism high among Japanese fans heading to World Cup

The Japan men's soccer team faces Costa Rica on Sunday at the FIFA World Cup, and expectations are running high among fans heading to the tournament in Qatar.

At Narita Airport near Tokyo on Friday afternoon, a 66-year-old man said he was already excited, adding that he is optimistic about the Samurai Blue advancing to the knockout stage.

Japan Stuns Germany In World Cup Opener

Japan stuns Germany in World Cup opener

In the World Cup, Japan pulled off its biggest upset since first appearing in the tournament back in 1998.

The Samurai Blue came from behind in Wednesday's Group E clash to defeat four-time champion Germany 2-1.