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WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Fans gather at a Netflix-sponsored World Baseball Classic event at Tokyo Skytree on March 6.
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Mar 26, 2026
The WBC was a hit in Japan. Watching it wasn¡¯t.
Netflix's WBC streaming push included "Hometown Hero" viewings, but many fans in Japan still lacked easy access to games.
Shohei Ohtani looks on prior to the start of the World Baseball Classic game against Australia at Tokyo Dome on March 8.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 24, 2026
Shohei Ohtani WBC jersey sells for record $1.5 million
Along with the $1.5 million jersey sale, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has three cards that have sold for $1 million or more.
Venezuela third baseman Maikel Garcia hits a sacrifice fly to score a run against the United States in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final on Tuesday in Miami.
BASEBALL
Mar 20, 2026
Venezuela's WBC title win over U.S. draws record American ratings
Tuesday's title game ?from Miami ?averaged 10.78 million viewers ?across Fox, Fox Deportes, and streaming, setting a new event record in the U.S.
Venezuela celebrates on the stage after defeating the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic Championship game at loanDepot Park in Miami on Tuesday.
BASEBALL
Mar 19, 2026
Venezuela players to split share of record $37 million WBC prize pool
MLB's tournament rights contract with Netflix in Japan, estimated to be worth more than $100 million, ?contributed to the boost in the prize pool.
Venezuela's players celebrate after defeating the U.S. in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday in Miami.
BASEBALL
Mar 18, 2026
Venezuela beats U.S. to win first World Baseball Classic title
Eugenio Suarez broke a ninth-inning tie with an RBI double that sent Venezuela's fans into hysterics even before the team held on for a 3-2 win.
Italy third baseman Andrew Fischer hits a broken-bat single in the fourth inning against Venezuela during their World Baseball Classic semifinal game at loanDepot Park in Miami on Monday.
BASEBALL
Mar 17, 2026
Italy falls short of WBC final but leaves lasting mark
The team's espresso-fueled surge captured attention back home, with millions watching late into the night.
Venezuela pitcher Jose Butto (center) and teammates celebrate after defeating Italy in their World Baseball Classic semifinal game at loanDepot Park in Miami.
BASEBALL
Mar 17, 2026
Venezuela reaches first WBC final with comeback win over Italy
The Venezuelans, who previously eliminated Japan, will face the United States for the title on Tuesday night.
United States pitcher Paul Skenes delivers a pitch against the Dominican Republic during their semifinal game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park in Miami on Sunday.
BASEBALL
Mar 16, 2026
Skenes¡¯ decision to pitch in WBC rewarded with semifinal glory
Paul Skenes' gamble paid off in a big way as he led the U.S. past a stacked Dominican Republic lineup.
United States pitcher Paul Skenes delivers a pitch against the Dominican Republic during their semifinal game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park in Miami on Sunday.
BASEBALL
Mar 16, 2026
Skenes leads U.S. past Dominican Republic into WBC final
A dominant U.S. pitching staff held the Dominican Republic¡¯s explosive lineup to one run.
Japan's Seiya Suzuki (right) exits the game after an apparent injury during the quarterfinal of the 2026 World Baseball Classic against Venezuela at loanDepot Park on Saturday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 16, 2026
Seiya Suzuki returning to Cubs with knee injury
Suzuki was injured in the first inning of Saturday's WBC-ending defeat to Venezuela when he tried to steal second base.
Japan baseball players acknowledge the fans after the quarterfinal game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic against Venezuela at loanDepot Park in Miami on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 16, 2026
Ohtani and Japan left searching for answers after WBC exit
Samurai Japan¡¯s title defense ended in Miami as Venezuela erased a three-run deficit to knock out the defending champions.
Shohei Ohtani returns to the bench after striking out against Venezuela during the WBC quarterfinals in Miami on Saturday.
BASEBALL
Mar 15, 2026
Samurai Japan comes up short against Venezuela in WBC quarterfinals
Japan failed to reach the semifinals for the first time at the World Baseball Classic.
U.S. relief pitcher Mason Miller and catcher Cal Raleigh celebrate after closing out their quarterfinal game against Canada on Friday in Houston.
BASEBALL
Mar 14, 2026
Team USA holds on against Canada to reach WBC semis
The U.S. will face the Dominican Republic, which crushed South Korea 10-0 in seven innings in its quarterfinal, in the semifinals on Sunday.
The Dominican Republic's Austin Wells (28) is greeted by his teammates after hitting a three-run home run against South Korea during the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals in Miami on Friday.
BASEBALL
Mar 14, 2026
Dominican Republic's star-studded lineup living up to hype at WBC
The Dominican Republic leads the World Baseball Classic in many offensive categories
Dominican Republic catcher Agustin Ramirez (right) congratulates pitcher Christopher Sanchez during the team's game against South Korea at the World Baseball Classic on Friday in Miami.
BASEBALL
Mar 14, 2026
Powerful Dominican Republic routs South Korea to reach WBC semifinals
Austin Wells ended the game with a three-run home run.
Samurai Japan's cheering section during an exhibition game against the Buffaloes at Kyocera Dome in Osaka on March 2
BASEBALL
Mar 13, 2026
Capturing the World Baseball Classic's Japan leg from every angle
From Tokyo Tower to shinkansen platforms, Joshua Mellin captured all the excitement as 91²Ö¿â biggest baseball stars began their quest to repeat as WBC champs.
United States pitcher Tarik Skubal reacts while pitching against Great Britain during the third inning at Daikin Park in Houston on March 7.
BASEBALL
Mar 13, 2026
Team USA removes Tarik Skubal from roster and adds relievers
Tigers right-hander Will Vest, Blue Jays righty Tyler Rogers and Yankees left-hander Tim Hill are joining the roster ahead of the WBC quarterfinals.
Taiwan players celebrate their win over South Korea at Tokyo Dome on Sunday. A visit to Japan by Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai to watch the island¡¯s team play in the World Baseball Classic prompted an outcry from China.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 13, 2026
How a baseball game in Japan is testing China on Taiwan
The real significance of this WBC match lies beyond the stadium. It¡¯s a signal that Tokyo and Taipei are testing how much Beijing can practically control their engagement.
Japan's offense has been over-reliant on MLB stars like Seiya Suzuki, seen here making a hit against South Korea at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 12, 2026
Samurai Japan still faces lineup questions despite perfect WBC record
In the first three games in Tokyo, Japan relied heavily on its three major league stars at the top of the batting order: Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki and Masataka Yoshida.
Italy first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino hits a home run against Italy in the sixth inning at Daikin Park in Houston.
BASEBALL
Mar 12, 2026
Vinnie Pasquantino's three homers make WBC history as Italy beats Mexico
Italy captured first place in Pool B while helping the United States advance.
Japanese researchers look at 800-year-old books and trees for signs of extreme solar events
A drawing of Fujiwara no Teika, known as a courtier, <i>waka</i> poet and scholar of the late Heian and early Kamakura periods
Debt-laden Japan should review spending on gender equality, survey finds
A woman holds a handheld fan bearing the image of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi&#039;s wedding photo, during an election campaign event in Tokyo on Feb. 7.
Jehovah's Witnesses followers sue Japanese government
According to court records, the plaintiffs include the Japanese branch of Jehovah&#039;s Witnesses in Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Chinese payment apps raise questions in Japan
Alipay has been mentioned by legislators in discussions about the use of foreign payment apps in Japan.
At Ueno Station, ¡®Freedom¡¯ restored
¡°Freedom,¡± a mural in JR Ueno Station, created in 1951, has been repaired three times, most recently in 2025.
Where Tokyo goes to sweat and soak
As Tokyo&#039;s public bathhouses age, many are embracing more contemporary aesthetics to stay relevant for a younger class of customer.
At Ueno Station, ¡®Freedom¡¯ restored
¡°Freedom,¡± a mural in JR Ueno Station, created in 1951, has been repaired three times, most recently in 2025.
Inside Iizukatei, a 200-year-old home turned boutique hotel in Tochigi
Recognized as a tangible cultural property in 2003, the former residence of the Iizuka family is now a boutique hotel in Nakagawa, Tochigi Prefecture.
Tokyo¡¯s sake calendar is filled to the brim
The recently concluded Sake Park invited younger brewers to make sake more approachable for attendees in their 20s and 30s.
Japan¡¯s tighter immigration controls yielding results
An immigration control passport stamp issued in Japan. A surge in arrivals from overseas has coincided with a tightening of immigration controls under a government initiative aimed at reducing overstayers.

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Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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Can AI replace a priest? Japan¡¯s temples and shrines are testing the limits.
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