A team of Hōkūleʻa needed me because I’m very familiar with Japanese ocean so I helped the voyage in between Okinawa and Kumamoto. I was so inspired by the crews on Hōkū

Blossoms are expected to reach full bloom at a pace similar to or slightly faster than average years in western and eastern Japan.

Temperatures are expected to drop sharply in many parts of Japan on Monday after a spell of unusually warm weather at the weekend.

The starting lineup for the first practice game of the second spring camp of the Lotte Giants in Miyazaki, Japan, has been revealed. Led by manager Kim Tae-hyung, the Lotte Giants will face the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball on the 23rd at Nango Stadium in Ichikikushima, Miyazaki Prefecture.

Doosan Bears manager Lee Seung-yup met with reporters on the 22nd before a practice match against the Seibu Lions in Japan at Nango Stadium in Ichinanchu, Miyazaki Prefecture. He took time to review the match against the Japanese corporate team Sega Sammy on the 21st.