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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama (C, facing camera) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming WBC. Facing him is San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, a member of the 2023 team who is playing an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (back) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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[Breaking News]Baseball: Japan's WBC training

MIYAZAKI, Japan, Feb. 16 Kyodo - Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui and San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish chat during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Orix Buffaloes left-hander Hiroya Miyagi plays catch during Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

SoftBank Hawks outfielder Kensuke Kondo takes batting practice during Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Yomiuri Giants right-hander Taisei Ota plays catch during Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Seibu Lions left-hander Chihiro Sumida plays catch during the Japan national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Nippon Ham Fighters right-hander Hiromi Ito throws a bullpen session during the Japan national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui (L) chats with San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (R) and Japanese national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. Darvish joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (L) gives advice to Nippon Ham Fighters right-hander Hiromi Ito after a bullpen session during the Japanese national team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. Darvish joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (L) and San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish, the national baseball team adviser, watch a bullpen session during the team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Hanshin Tigers slugger Teruaki Sato takes batting practice during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish meets the press after the national team's training session in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish meets the press after the national team's training session in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish signs autographs during the national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Former New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui (C) and San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (L) chat during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish is pictured during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (4th from L) smiles during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, as the right-hander joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Hanshin Tigers infielder Teruaki Sato takes fielding practice during the Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Takuma Inoue (R) of Japan raises his fist after beating compatriot Tenshin Nasukawa in their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025. Alongside him is his older brother and undisputed super bantamweight world champion, Naoya Inoue.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Takuma Inoue (C) of Japan poses after beating compatriot Tenshin Nasukawa in their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025. Alongside is his older brother and undisputed super bantamweight world champion, Naoya Inoue (R).

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Tenshin Nasukawa of Japan kneels on the mat after his loss to compatriot Takuma Inoue in their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Tenshin Nasukawa of Japan kneels on the mat after his loss to compatriot Takuma Inoue in their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Takuma Inoue (L) of Japan and compatriot Tenshin Nasukawa trade punches in the third round of their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Tenshin Nasukawa of Japan kneels on the mat after his loss to compatriot Takuma Inoue in their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Takuma Inoue (L) of Japan throws a punch at compatriot Tenshin Nasukawa in the fifth round of their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Takuma Inoue of Japan holds up his belt after beating compatriot Tenshin Nasukawa in their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Tenshin Nasukawa (L) of Japan throws a punch at compatriot Takuma Inoue in the first round of their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Takuma Inoue (L) of Japan lands a jab on compatriot Tenshin Nasukawa in the fourth round of their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Boxing: Bantamweight title unification match

Junto Nakatani (L) throws a punch at Ryosuke Nishida in the fifth round of their WBC-IBF bantamweight boxing title unification match at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on June 8, 2025.

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Boxing: Bantamweight title unification match

Junto Nakatani celebrates after defeating Ryosuke Nishida in their WBC-IBF bantamweight boxing title unification match at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on June 8, 2025.

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Boxing: Bantamweight title unification match

Junto Nakatani celebrates after defeating Ryosuke Nishida in their WBC-IBF bantamweight boxing title unification match at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on June 8, 2025.

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Boxing: Bantamweight title unification match

Junto Nakatani (R) throws a punch at Ryosuke Nishida in the sixth round of their WBC-IBF bantamweight boxing title unification match at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on June 8, 2025.

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Boxing: Bantamweight title unification match

Junto Nakatani poses after defeating Ryosuke Nishida in their WBC-IBF bantamweight boxing title unification match at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on June 8, 2025.

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Boxing: Bantamweight title unification match

Junto Nakatani celebrates after defeating Ryosuke Nishida in their WBC-IBF bantamweight boxing title unification match at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on June 8, 2025.

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Boxing: Bantamweight title unification match

Junto Nakatani celebrates after defeating Ryosuke Nishida in their WBC-IBF bantamweight boxing title unification match at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on June 8, 2025.

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Boxing: Bantamweight title unification match

Junto Nakatani (L) throws a punch at Ryosuke Nishida in the fifth round of their WBC-IBF bantamweight boxing title unification match at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on June 8, 2025.

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Boxing: Nakatani vs. Nishida in world title unification bout

WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani (L) and his IBF counterpart Ryosuke Nishida pose for a photo in Tokyo on April 18, 2025, following a press conference for their bout to unify their world championship belts on June 8 at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum.

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Boxing: Nakatani vs. Nishida in world title unification bout

WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani (L) and his IBF counterpart Ryosuke Nishida pose for a photo in Tokyo on April 18, 2025, following a press conference for their bout to unify their world championship belts on June 8 at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum.

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Baseball: WBC

Yu Darvish of Japan reacts after throwing a 1-2-3 seventh inning in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Italy at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2023.

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Boxing: Annual award ceremony

Japan's undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue (R) and WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani chat during an annual award ceremony for Japanese boxers in Tokyo on March 31, 2025.

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Boxing: Annual award ceremony

Japan's undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue (R) and WBC bantamweight champion Junto Nakatani pose for a photo during an annual award ceremony for Japanese boxers in Tokyo on March 31, 2025.