Baseball:veteran pitcher Maeda joins Rakuten Eagles

Baseball:veteran pitcher Maeda joins Rakuten Eagles

SENDAI, Japan, Dec. 24 Kyodo - Right-hander Kenta Maeda poses for a photo with fans at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 16, 2025, as he holds his first news conference after joining the Pacific League pro baseball team Rakuten Eagles. He returned to Japan after playing for 10 years in the U.S. majors.

New Company: Docomo SMTB Net Bank Joint Press Conference by Three Companies

New Company: Docomo SMTB Net Bank Joint Press Conference by Three Companies

New Company Docomo SMTB Net Bank: Joint Press Conference by Three Companies. Photo shows, from left: Yoshiaki Maeda, President and Representative Director of NTT Docomo; Noriaki Maruyama, President and Representative Director of Sumishin SBI Net Bank; Kazuya Oyama, President and Representative Director of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.=December 19,2025,Tokyo

New Company: Docomo SMTB Net Bank Joint Press Conference by Three Companies

New Company: Docomo SMTB Net Bank Joint Press Conference by Three Companies

New Company Docomo SMTB Net Bank: Joint Press Conference by Three Companies. Photo shows, from left: Yoshiaki Maeda, President and Representative Director of NTT Docomo; Noriaki Maruyama, President and Representative Director of Sumishin SBI Net Bank; Kazuya Oyama, President and Representative Director of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.=December 19,2025,Tokyo

New Company: Docomo SMTB Net Bank Joint Press Conference by Three Companies

New Company: Docomo SMTB Net Bank Joint Press Conference by Three Companies

New Company Docomo SMTB Net Bank: Joint Press Conference by Three Companies. Photo shows, from left: Yoshiaki Maeda, President and Representative Director of NTT Docomo; Noriaki Maruyama, President and Representative Director of Sumishin SBI Net Bank; Kazuya Oyama, President and Representative Director of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.=December 19,2025,Tokyo

New Company: Docomo SMTB Net Bank Joint Press Conference by Three Companies

New Company: Docomo SMTB Net Bank Joint Press Conference by Three Companies

New Company Docomo SMTB Net Bank: Joint Press Conference by Three Companies. Photo shows, from left: Yoshiaki Maeda, President and Representative Director of NTT Docomo; Noriaki Maruyama, President and Representative Director of Sumishin SBI Net Bank; Kazuya Oyama, President and Representative Director of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.=December 19,2025,Tokyo

Football: Champions League

Football: Champions League

Daizen Maeda (L) of Celtic vies for the ball with Bright Arrey-Mbi of Braga in a Champions League football match on Oct. 2, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Football: Champions League

Football: Champions League

Daizen Maeda (L) of Celtic vies for the ball with Leonardo Lelo of Braga in a Champions League football match on Oct. 2, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Maeda Corporation signboard and logo

Maeda Corporation signboard and logo

Maeda Corporation signboard and logo=August 26,2025,Tokyo

Maeda Corporation signboard and logo

Maeda Corporation signboard and logo

Maeda Corporation signboard and logo=August 26,2025,Tokyo

Maeda Corporation signboard and logo

Maeda Corporation signboard and logo

Maeda Corporation signboard and logo=August 26,2025,Tokyo

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

KANAZAWA, Japan, June 9 Kyodo - Men perform during a traditional parade in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 7, 2025, reenacting 16th-century warlord Maeda Toshiie's entry into Kanazawa Castle. (Kyodo)

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Actor Yoshizumi Ishihara (on horse) reenacts the entry of 16th-century warlord Maeda Toshiie into Kanazawa Castle during a traditional parade in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 7, 2025.

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Men perform during a traditional parade in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 7, 2025, reenacting 16th-century warlord Maeda Toshiie's entry into Kanazawa Castle.

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Drummers perform during a traditional parade in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 7, 2025, reenacting 16th-century warlord Maeda Toshiie's entry into Kanazawa Castle.

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Women dressed in kimono dance during a traditional parade in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 7, 2025, reenacting 16th-century warlord Maeda Toshiie's entry into Kanazawa Castle.

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Actor Yoshizumi Ishihara (on horse) reenacts the entry of 16th-century warlord Maeda Toshiie into Kanazawa Castle during a traditional parade in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 7, 2025.

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Actor Yoshizumi Ishihara (on horse) reenacts the entry of 16th-century warlord Maeda Toshiie into Kanazawa Castle during a traditional parade in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 7, 2025.

NTT DOCOMO press conference on acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank

NTT DOCOMO press conference on acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank

NTT DOCOMO's press conference on the acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank. Photo shows, from left, Yoshiaki Maeda, President of NTT DOCOMO, Akira Shimada, President of NTT, Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman and CEO of SBI Holdings, and Noriaki Maruyama, President of SBI Sumishin Net Bank.=May 29,2025,Tokyo

NTT DOCOMO press conference on acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank

NTT DOCOMO press conference on acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank

NTT DOCOMO's press conference on the acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank. Photo shows, from left, Yoshiaki Maeda, President of NTT DOCOMO, Akira Shimada, President of NTT, Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman and CEO of SBI Holdings, and Noriaki Maruyama, President of SBI Sumishin Net Bank.=May 29,2025,Tokyo

NTT DOCOMO press conference on acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank

NTT DOCOMO press conference on acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank

NTT DOCOMO's press conference on the acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank. Photo shows, from left, Yoshiaki Maeda, President of NTT DOCOMO, Akira Shimada, President of NTT, Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman and CEO of SBI Holdings, and Noriaki Maruyama, President of SBI Sumishin Net Bank.=May 29,2025,Tokyo

NTT DOCOMO press conference on acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank

NTT DOCOMO press conference on acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank

NTT DOCOMO's press conference on the acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank. Photo shows, from left, Yoshiaki Maeda, President of NTT DOCOMO, Akira Shimada, President of NTT, Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman and CEO of SBI Holdings, and Noriaki Maruyama, President of SBI Sumishin Net Bank.=May 29,2025,Tokyo

NTT DOCOMO press conference on acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank

NTT DOCOMO press conference on acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank

NTT DOCOMO's press conference on the acquisition of SBI Sumishin Net Bank. Photo shows, from left, Yoshiaki Maeda, President of NTT DOCOMO, Akira Shimada, President of NTT, Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman and CEO of SBI Holdings, and Noriaki Maruyama, President of SBI Sumishin Net Bank.=May 29,2025,Tokyo

NTT Docomo to acquire SBI Sumishin Net Bank

NTT Docomo to acquire SBI Sumishin Net Bank

NTT Docomo Inc. President Yoshiaki Maeda speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 29, 2025. The Japanese mobile carrier giant said the same day it will make SBI Sumishin Net Bank a subsidiary to diversify its operations.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (front) is pictured after the team were defeated by Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup final football match in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 24. 2025.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (L) fends off an Aberdeen player during the second half of the Scottish Cup final football match in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 24. 2025.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda scores from the penalty spot during the Scottish Cup final football match against Aberdeen in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 24. 2025.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda scores from the penalty spot during the Scottish Cup final football match against Aberdeen in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 24. 2025.

Football: Scottish Premiership

Football: Scottish Premiership

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (R) and teammate Reo Hatate are pictured with the Scottish Premiership trophy after the season's final match against St. Mirren in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 17, 2025.

Football: Scottish Premiership

Football: Scottish Premiership

Celtic's Daizen Maeda poses with his Scottish Premiership winners' medal after the season's final match against St. Mirren in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 17, 2025.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (top) reacts after scoring his second goal of the day in the first half of a Scottish Cup semifinal football match against St. Johnstone in Glasgow, Scotland, on April 20, 2025.

Football: Scottish Cup

Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (L) scores in the first half of a Scottish Cup semifinal football match against St. Johnstone in Glasgow, Scotland, on April 20, 2025.

Football: Scottish Premiership

Football: Scottish Premiership

Celtic's Reo Hatate (L) shakes hands with Daizen Maeda after opening the scoring in the first half of a Scottish Premiership football match against Kilmarnock in Glasgow, Scotland, on April 12, 2025.

Football: Scottish Premiership

Football: Scottish Premiership

Celtic's Daizen Maeda reacts after scoring in the first half of a Scottish Premiership football match against Kilmarnock in Glasgow, Scotland, on April 12, 2025.

Baseball:Shohei Ohtani

Baseball:Shohei Ohtani

Keyword:Kenta Maeda,Shohei Ohtani,the Los Angeles Dodgers,MLB NEWS,OHTANI TODAY

Baseball:Kenta Maeda

Baseball:Kenta Maeda

Keyword:Detroit Tigers, Shohei Ohtani,the Los Angeles Dodgers,MLB NEWS,OHTANI TODAY

Baseball: Tigers vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Tigers vs. Dodgers

Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 29, 2025.

Football: Scottish Premiership

Football: Scottish Premiership

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (L) opens the scoring in the first half of a Scottish Premiership game against Hearts in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 29, 2025.

Football: Scottish Premiership

Football: Scottish Premiership

Celtic's Daizen Maeda reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of a Scottish Premiership game against Hearts in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 29, 2025.

Football: Scottish Premiership

Football: Scottish Premiership

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (2nd from R) scores his team's third goal in the first half of a Scottish Premiership game against Hearts in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 29, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Tigers vs. Dodgers

Kenta Maeda of the Detroit Tigers throws against Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 29, 2025.

Baseball: Tigers vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Tigers vs. Dodgers

Detroit Tigers right-hander Kenta Maeda gives up an RBI single to Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 29, 2025.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Daizen Maeda (R) attempts to score with a header in the second half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier against Saudi Arabia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, eastern Japan, on March 25, 2025.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Daizen Maeda (R) attempts to score with a header in the second half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier against Saudi Arabia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, eastern Japan, on March 25, 2025.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Japan's Daizen Maeda (11) hits the post in the first half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier against Saudi Arabia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama, eastern Japan, on March 25, 2025.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda meets the press at spring training in Lakeland, Florida, on March 21, 2025.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda speaks to reporters at spring training in Lakeland, Florida, on March 21, 2025.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda plays catch during spring training in Lakeland, Florida, on March 21, 2025.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda plays catch during spring training in Lakeland, Florida, on March 21, 2025.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda speaks to reporters at spring training in Lakeland, Florida, on March 21, 2025.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda participates in spring training in Lakeland, Florida, on March 21, 2025.