making him the first-ever Japanese-born player to earn the honor, all while leaving him just one vote shy of being the second-ever unanimous Hall of Fame selection (Mariano Rivera, 2019).

Japanese idol group Phantom Siita held their first show in the Philippines and thanked fans for their support.

The Japan Foundation, Toronto’s annual winter film showcase is back at Innis Town Hall! This year’s edition offers a perfect blend of five contemporary Japanese films, running from morning to ...

22 (Jiji Press)--Japanese people in places linked to Ichiro ... baseball legend's induction into the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame. "His hard work has created value," Ichiro's 82-year ...

Global baseball’s hit king Ichiro Suzuki became the first Japanese-born player elected to Major League baseball’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday, just one vote shy of unanimous selection. The Seattle ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Ichiro Suzuki’s Hall of Fame induction is more than a baseball milestone for Japan—it’s a celebration ...

The all-time great became the first player from Japan to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class. The all-time great was just one vote away from becoming the second ...

Ichiro made history as the first Japanese player to join baseball's prestigious club. The longtime Mariner received 393 of a possible 394 votes (99.7%) in his first year on the Hall of Fame Ballot.

“His election into the Hall of Fame will have a great significance to him. It won’t define him, because his career defines him, but having that plaque in Cooperstown and being the first ...

Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Wendell Cruz/Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports NEW YORK — Ichiro Suzuki could become the first Japanese player in baseball’s Hall of Fame, and CC Sabathia, ...