Japanese prefecture in the Chūbu region, home to Nagoya and a manufacturing powerhouse
Tributes pour in for Isao Harimoto, the Hit Machine, as his legacy of 3,085 hits, 504 home runs and 319 stolen bases is remembered. The Golden Players Club confirms his passing at 86, reflecting a career that shaped Nippon Professional Baseball.
Typhoon Dujuan has brought sustained winds of 130–144 km/h, prompting evacuations across multiple prefectures. Airports have canceled dozens of flights, trains are suspended, and power cuts affect tens of thousands as officials warn of record rainfall and landslide risk. The storm is moving northeast, with authorities forecasting further heavy rain.
Ohashi has secured multiple golds at the Asian Games, including a world-record 200m breaststroke and a series of freestyle titles, highlighting Japan and China’s ongoing supremacy in swimming as Tokyo hosts a broader sports programme.
India has secured a commanding path to the final by defeating Sri Lanka, while Pakistan advances through damp conditions and incident-filled semifinals. Saturday’s final in Japan looms, with weather likely to shape the outcome. Viewers can watch via Willow TV in the US or Sony LIV in India, with several free streams globally.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck western Shizuoka Prefecture early Sunday, with aftershocks reported and injuries across Aichi and surrounding areas. The quake prompted warnings of possible heavy shaking, mudslides, and rainfall impacts. Rail services are operating at reduced speeds as safety checks continue.