Baseball: Marines vs. Lions

Baseball: Marines vs. Lions

Wu Nien-ting of the Seibu Lions hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the Lotte Marines at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 6, 2022. Marines pitcher Ayumu Ishikawa surrendered three straight home runs to Tomoya Mori, Hotaka Yamakawa and Wu during the inning.

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

SoftBank Hawks players celebrate after the baseball team won the Pacific League pennant for the second consecutive season with a 4-1 victory over the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2025.

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

SoftBank Hawks players celebrate after the baseball team won the Pacific League pennant for the second consecutive season with a 4-1 victory over the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2025.

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

SoftBank Hawks players celebrate after the baseball team won the Pacific League pennant for the second consecutive season with a 4-1 victory over the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2025.

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

SoftBank Hawks players celebrate after the baseball team won the Pacific League pennant for the second consecutive season with a 4-1 victory over the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2025.

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

SoftBank Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Pacific League pennant for the second consecutive season with a 4-1 victory over the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2025.

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

SoftBank Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Pacific League pennant for the second consecutive season with a 4-1 victory over the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2025.

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

SoftBank Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Pacific League pennant for the second consecutive season with a 4-1 victory over the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2025.

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

SoftBank Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Pacific League pennant for the second consecutive season with a 4-1 victory over the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2025.

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

Baseball: Hawks clinch Pacific League title

SoftBank Hawks manager Hiroki Kokubo is tossed in the air by his players after the baseball team won the Pacific League pennant for the second consecutive season with a 4-1 victory over the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 27, 2025.

Baseball: Hawks vs. Lions

Baseball: Hawks vs. Lions

Kensuke Kondo of the Softbank Hawks hits a two-run single in the fifth inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the Seibu Lions on April 13, 2024, at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa in Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo.

Baseball: Orix Buffaloes pitcher Shumpeita Yamashita

Baseball: Orix Buffaloes pitcher Shumpeita Yamashita

Shumpeita Yamashita of the Orix Buffaloes pitches in a baseball game against the Seibu Lions at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 31, 2023.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

TOKOROZAWA, Japan, Kyodo - Wu Nien-ting (39) of the Seibu Lions is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run in the second inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the Rakuten Eagles at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on April 24, 2022.

Baseball: Orix player Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Baseball: Orix player Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Orix Buffaloes starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws against the Seibu Lions during a baseball game at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 23, 2023.

Japan's Mogi wins Belluna Ladies Cup

Japan's Mogi wins Belluna Ladies Cup

KANRA, Japan - Hiromi Mogi of Japan shows off the winner's trophy after clinching the victory in the Belluna Ladies Cup at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 6.

Fukushima clinches 22nd title with Belluna Ladies victory

Fukushima clinches 22nd title with Belluna Ladies victory

KANRA, Japan - Tour veteran Akiko Fukushima holds her trophy after capturing the 22nd title of her career at the Belluna Ladies at Obatago Golf Club on July 1.

Fukushima charges into lead at Belluna Ladies

Fukushima charges into lead at Belluna Ladies

KANRA, Japan - Tour veteran Akiko Fukushima moved into sole possession of the lead after the second round of the Belluna Ladies at Obatago Golf Club on June 30, shooting a 6-under-par 66 that put her in position to win her first title of the year.

Yokomine wins Belluna ladies for 2nd title of year

Yokomine wins Belluna ladies for 2nd title of year

KANRA, Japan - Sakura Yokomine holds her cup after winning the Belluna Ladies for her second title of the season at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 2. Yokomine made six birdies with a lone bogey to finish on 15-under 201, five strokes ahead of closest rivals Yui Kawahara and Namika Omata.

Yokomine wins Belluna ladies for 2nd title of year

Yokomine wins Belluna ladies for 2nd title of year

KANRA, Japan - Sakura Yokomine is about to throw her ball into the galleries after winning the Belluna Ladies for her second title of the season at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 2.

Kawasaki comes back to claim Belluna Ladies win

Kawasaki comes back to claim Belluna Ladies win

TAKASAKI, Japan - Mitsuko Kawasaki smiles with the trophy after winning the Belluna Ladies Cup golf tournament at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 4.

Bando, Nishikawa share early lead at Belluna Ladies

Bando, Nishikawa share early lead at Belluna Ladies

KANRA, Japan - Takayo Bando watches her driver shot during the first round of the Belluna Ladies Cup at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 2. Bando shot a 4-under par 68 to earn herself a share of the lead with little-known Misato Nishikawa.

Oyama prevails in 3-way playoff to win Belluna Ladies golf

Oyama prevails in 3-way playoff to win Belluna Ladies golf

MAEBASHI, Japan - Shiho Oyama reacts after defeating Hiroko Yamaguchi and South Korea's Shin Sora in a playoff to win the Belluna Ladies Cup at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 6.

Fujino hangs on for Belluna Ladies Cup golf victory

Fujino hangs on for Belluna Ladies Cup golf victory

KANRA, Japan - Orie Fujino bears a broad smile after winning the Belluna Ladies Cup golf tournament at the Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 7.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (R) is congratulated by teammates after throwing a no-hitter against the Seibu Lions in a Pacific League baseball game at Belluna Dome in the Saitama Prefecture city of Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on June 18, 2022.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

Orix Buffaloes pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) is congratulated by teammates after throwing a no-hitter against the Seibu Lions in a Pacific League baseball game at Belluna Dome in the Saitama Prefecture city of Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on June 18, 2022.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Orix Buffaloes throws a pitch on his way to a no-hitter against the Seibu Lions in a Pacific League baseball game at Belluna Dome in the Saitama Prefecture city of Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on June 18, 2022.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Orix Buffaloes throws a pitch on his way to a no-hitter against the Seibu Lions in a Pacific League baseball game at Belluna Dome in the Saitama Prefecture city of Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on June 18, 2022.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Orix Buffaloes throws a pitch on his way to a no-hitter against the Seibu Lions in a Pacific League baseball game at Belluna Dome in the Saitama Prefecture city of Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on June 18, 2022.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Orix Buffaloes throws a pitch on his way to a no-hitter against the Seibu Lions in a Pacific League baseball game at Belluna Dome in the Saitama Prefecture city of Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on June 18, 2022.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

Takeya Nakamura of the Seibu Lions hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the Lotte Marines at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Japan, on May 5, 2022.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

Takeya Nakamura of the Seibu Lions hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the Lotte Marines at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, Japan, on May 5, 2022.

Baseball in Japan

Baseball in Japan

TOKOROZAWA, Japan, Kyodo - Wu Nien-ting (39) of the Seibu Lions is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run in the second inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the Rakuten Eagles at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on April 24, 2022.

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

The Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Belluna Dome in the Saitama Prefecture city of Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on March 25, 2022, before the Seibu Lions' season-opening baseball game against the Orix Buffaloes.

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in the Orix Buffaloes' season-opening baseball game against the Seibu Lions on March 25, 2022, at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, eastern Japan.

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in the Orix Buffaloes' season-opening baseball game against the Seibu Lions on March 25, 2022, at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, eastern Japan.

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

Fans walk to Belluna Dome in the Saitama Prefecture city of Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on March 25, 2022, to watch the season-opening baseball game between the Seibu Lions and the Orix Buffaloes.

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

The Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Belluna Dome in the Saitama Prefecture city of Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on March 25, 2022, before the Seibu Lions' season-opening baseball game against the Orix Buffaloes.

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

The Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Belluna Dome in the Saitama Prefecture city of Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on March 25, 2022, before the Seibu Lions' season-opening baseball game against the Orix Buffaloes.

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

Baseball: Opening day in Japan

The Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Belluna Dome in the Saitama Prefecture city of Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on March 25, 2022, before the Seibu Lions' season-opening game against the Orix Buffaloes.

Yokomine wins Belluna ladies for 2nd title of year

Yokomine wins Belluna ladies for 2nd title of year

KANRA, Japan - Sakura Yokomine is about to throw her ball into the galleries after winning the Belluna Ladies for her second title of the season at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 2. (Kyodo)

Yokomine wins Belluna ladies for 2nd title of year

Yokomine wins Belluna ladies for 2nd title of year

KANRA, Japan - Sakura Yokomine holds her cup after winning the Belluna Ladies for her second title of the season at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 2. Yokomine made six birdies with a lone bogey to finish on 15-under 201, five strokes ahead of closest rivals Yui Kawahara and Namika Omata. (Kyodo)

Fukushima charges into lead at Belluna Ladies

Fukushima charges into lead at Belluna Ladies

KANRA, Japan - Tour veteran Akiko Fukushima moved into sole possession of the lead after the second round of the Belluna Ladies at Obatago Golf Club on June 30, shooting a 6-under-par 66 that put her in position to win her first title of the year. (Kyodo)

Fukushima clinches 22nd title with Belluna Ladies victory

Fukushima clinches 22nd title with Belluna Ladies victory

KANRA, Japan - Tour veteran Akiko Fukushima holds her trophy after capturing the 22nd title of her career at the Belluna Ladies at Obatago Golf Club on July 1. (Kyodo)

Japan's Mogi wins Belluna Ladies Cup

Japan's Mogi wins Belluna Ladies Cup

KANRA, Japan - Hiromi Mogi of Japan shows off the winner's trophy after clinching the victory in the Belluna Ladies Cup at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 6. (Kyodo)

Bando, Nishikawa share early lead at Belluna Ladies

Bando, Nishikawa share early lead at Belluna Ladies

KANRA, Japan - Takayo Bando watches her driver shot during the first round of the Belluna Ladies Cup at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 2. Bando shot a 4-under par 68 to earn herself a share of the lead with little-known Misato Nishikawa. (Kyodo)

Kawasaki comes back to claim Belluna Ladies win

Kawasaki comes back to claim Belluna Ladies win

TAKASAKI, Japan - Mitsuko Kawasaki smiles with the trophy after winning the Belluna Ladies Cup golf tournament at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 4. (Kyodo)

Oyama prevails in 3-way playoff to win Belluna Ladies golf

Oyama prevails in 3-way playoff to win Belluna Ladies golf

MAEBASHI, Japan - Shiho Oyama reacts after defeating Hiroko Yamaguchi and South Korea's Shin Sora in a playoff to win the Belluna Ladies Cup at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 6.

Fujino hangs on for Belluna Ladies Cup golf victory

Fujino hangs on for Belluna Ladies Cup golf victory

KANRA, Japan - Orie Fujino bears a broad smile after winning the Belluna Ladies Cup golf tournament at the Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 7.