Shoriki Matsutaro Award: Otani Receives Second Special Award, Okada Receives Shoriki Award for First Time
Manager Okada and Player Otani Receive Special Awards at Shoriki Matsutaro Awards The Shoriki Matsutaro Award selection committee announced their decision to honor Hanshin manager Akifu Okada and former Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani with special awards for their outstanding performances in professional baseball this season. This marks the first time Manager Okada has received this […]
Tatsuyoshi Masubuchi: From High School Draft to Baseball School Head – A Journey of 9 Years
Tatsuyoshi Masubuchi: A Distinguished Career on the Baseball Field Former professional baseball player, Tatsuyoshi Masubuchi, has left an indelible mark on the sport during his nine-year tenure with Tsubame and Ham. Today, he proudly serves as the head of the esteemed “Ageo Baseball Academy” in Saitama’s Ageo City. Throughout his career, Masubuchi participated in an […]
Director Kuriyama and talented American reporter… The “exchange” of respect “What an expression of respect” | Full Account moves very much to fans
The MLB Network reporter first said “Omedetou Gozaimasu” in Japanese. Fans pay attention to the “exchange” of respect between Hideki Kuriyama, the director of the Japanese national team “Samurai Japan” and a famous American reporter. Comments collected such as “It feels stylish” and “What an expression of respect”. Japan Samurai regain title for first time […]
Translator at the time Ippei Mizuhara also got a “job” “Samurai Japan Director Hideki Kuriyama has set a “special mission” | Full Account
Shohei Ohtani “I thought it was about to come out” Hideki Kuriyama, the manager of the Japanese baseball team “Samurai Japan”, which won the 5th World Baseball Classic (WBC), held a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Uchisaiwaicho, Tokyo on the 27th. He revealed that he had asked r Ippei interpreter about […]
[CLlC]Director Hideki Kuriyama, Atsuya Furuta to be a samurai director? “Wear school uniform” – WBC2023: Nikkan Sports
Japanese Samurai director Kuriyama (taken on March 23, 2023) Samurai Japan director Hideki Kuriyama will appear live on Asahi TV’s “Sunday LIVE!!” on the morning of the 26th. We answered questions from MCs Noriyuki Higashiyama and Atsuya Furuta about the upcoming WBC 2026. Higashiyama: The next event will take place in 2026, but then, what […]
[CLlC]Behind the scenes of Shohei Otani’s last pitch 9 times “Because Shohei is a sweet person” Director Kuriyama dare not ask-WBC 2023: Nikkan Sports
Director Kuriyama of Samurai Japan smiles at the press conference (photo by Midori Suzuki) Director Hideki Kuriyama (61) of Samurai Japan made a live appearance on TV “Hodo Station” Asahi on the 23rd, revealing behind the scenes of Otani pitching in the ninth inning of the final. “This is especially true for Shohei, but when […]
[CLlC]Director Hideki Kuriyama says “I will think again when a new contract comes”, but “not thinking” is the next tournament – WBC 2023: Nikkan Sports
Director Kuriyama of SAMURAI JAPAN answering questions at the press conference (photo by Midori Suzuki) Japanese Samurai Director Hideki Kuriyama (61) made a live appearance on Asahi’s “Hodo Station” TV on the 23rd and talked about his own career. During the champagne fight, he said, “Personally, this will be my last outfit. I’m thinking about […]
[WBC]Those who control the turf control the defense!Director Kuriyama “Overcome” without awareness of artificial turf in the stadium-WBC2023: Nikkan Sports
Yoshida was hit in third place during practice the day before. Okamoto on the right (photo by Satoshi Suga) Those who control the turf control the defence. On the 19th (20th Japan time), Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama (61) spoke at the press conference on the day before the WBC semi-final against Mexico. Overall, I […]
[CLlC]How about Munetaka Murakami returns to No. 4? Director Kuriyama “I’m still thinking”-WBC 2023: Nikkan Sports
Director Kuriyama (photo by Satoshi Suga) holds a press conference before the semi-finals the next day. What is Murakami’s batting order in the semi-finals? Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama (61) said on the 19th (20th Japan time) that he was considering it. Practiced the day before at Lawn Depot Park for the Book Council semi-final […]
[WBC]Samurai Japan enter Loan Depot Park, the land of decisive battle with Mexico, Director Kuriyama’s interview after practice-WBC 2023: Nikkan Sports
Sasaki (right) checks out the Loan Depot Park mound, the stage for the semi-finals and finals (photo by Satoshi Suga) Around 9:30 am local time in Miami, Florida on the 19th (around 10:30 pm Japan time) at the Loan Depot Park used by Samurai Japan for the WBC semi-final against Mexico (20th = 21st Japan […]
