Four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani was left to answer questions after Japan's shocking loss.

This comes after US President Trump urged China, France, Japan, South Korea, UK to send warships to secure Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions - Anadolu Ajansı

In Japan, small gestures matter. From how to hold your bowl to what to do with rubbish, our local expert explores Japanese social etiquette – and how travellers can follow with ease.

Any decision to dispatch Japanese military vessels to the Middle East to escort ships would face “high hurdles,” a senior official said, after President Donald Trump expressed hopes that Tokyo would join the US to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela because of right knee discomfort.

Japan plans to start releasing oil from its stockpiles on Monday to soften the shock from the U.-Israeli war on Iran, a ‌stark reminder of the oil crisis half a century ago that prompted Tokyo to create reserves.

Paul Skenes, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, will be put to the test as United States looks to return to the World Baseball Classic final. But a juggernaut will be waiting for them in Miami on Sunday (8 p.m. ET on FOX).

Japan have put a spirited Philippines outfit to the sword, booking their ticket to the Women's Asian Cup semifinals with a ruthless 7-0 win. For 45 minutes, Mark Torcaso's side repelled and frustrated the Japanese at Stadium Australia, before two first-half stoppage-time goals in Sydney set the world No. 8 on the path to victory.