Ohtani’s first World Series home run and Yamamoto’s masterclass

This week’s news roundup features sports and politics. Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines in the Dodgers’ World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Hoshoryu wins the London Grand Sumo Championship. Sanae Takaichi became the first female prime minister in Japanese history. Economic Security Minister Kimi Onoda vowed to promote an “orderly and harmonious society with foreigners”. Mount Fuji has received its first snow in 2025.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines as Dodgers advance to World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 on Saturday night to tie the World Series at 1-1. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was the star of the show, delivering a pitching masterclass. The Japanese ace had a four-hit complete game. He also racked up significant ground in previous starts for the Dodgers. “He said before the series started, ‘Losing is not an option,'” manager Dave Roberts told reporters. “That’s the look he had tonight.”

In the opener, Shohei Ohtani hit his sixth home run of the postseason and his first career World Series home run, helping the Dodgers defeat the Blue Jays 11-4. The two-way superstar turned down the chance to sign with a Canadian team two years ago, and fans didn’t let him forget it, chanting “We don’t want you!” A week ago, Ohtani had one of the greatest performances ever, six scoreless innings, ten strikeouts and three homers.

Hoshoryu wins London sumo championship

Hoshoryu received a giant soy sauce bottle and a Hello Kitty teddy bear after defeating yokozuna Onori in the decider of the Grand Sumo Championship at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Sunday. Heading into the final day, regular wrestler Tobizaru was tied with the two overall champions for the lead. After defeating Kobi Takayasu, Hoshoryu and Onosato compete for the top prize. The Mongolians then defeated their Japanese opponents to finish with a 5-0 record.

“I had a great time in London. If I had the chance to come back, I would come back,” Hoshoryu told the outlet British Broadcasting Corporation. While in London, he posed for a photo with Onori as they crossed Westminster Bridge, recreating a photo of legends Akebono and Wakahana from the 1991 sumo tournament in London. It was a huge success at the time, and the latest version is equally popular.

Japan’s new Prime Minister and his predecessor, Shigeru Ishiba, speak before the Liberal Democratic Party Committee in December 2024 | Image: Wikimedia

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister

Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s first female prime minister on Tuesday. She received 237 votes in the lower house and 125 in the upper house, enough to obtain a simple majority in both chambers. Her victory came after the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Reform Party (Nippon Ishin) agreed the night before to form a coalition. according to ReutersIssing agreed to form a coalition government after the Liberal Democrats backed many of its policies.

During her leadership campaign, Takaichi pledged to increase the number of women in cabinets to levels comparable to countries such as Iceland, where six of 11 cabinet members are women, and Finland, where 11 of 19 cabinet positions are held by women. However, Japan’s new prime minister has only two women in his first cabinet: Economic and Security Minister Kimi Onoda and the first female Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama.

Onoda will take strict measures against foreigners who misbehave

Onoda was also assigned to promote a society of “orderly and harmonious coexistence with foreigners.” However, she has not been appointed to lead the Ministry of Mass Deportations, and false claims have been made on social media. as newsweek It was noted that neither the prime minister nor his cabinet had issued a statement indicating plans for mass deportations of foreigners. Onoda also did not mention the matter at Wednesday’s press conference.

“The criminal and destructive behavior of some foreigners, as well as the inappropriate use of public systems, are causing anxiety and a sense of unfairness among Japanese citizens,” she explain. “I hope to work closely with the relevant agencies and as a unified government promote comprehensive discussions on various issues, including taking strict measures against those who do not comply with the rules, and modifying current systems and policies that are not suitable for the current situation.”

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Mount Fuji receives its first snowfall in 2025

It’s finally that time of year: Mount Fuji’s iconic silhouette is officially crowned with white laurels. The Kofu Regional Meteorological Observatory announced on October 23 that the first snow of the season was observed on Japan’s highest peak. Although it is 21 days later than usual, the pristine white dust is still popular and is 15 days earlier than usual. last yearThis is the longest period of time without snow on an active volcano since records began in 1894.

An official from the observatory visually confirmed the snow accumulation around 6 a.m. on Thursday. Fujiyoshida City in Yamanashi Prefecture, located at the foothills of the mountain, also announced the first snow of the season on the same day. In the nearby village of Yamanakako, tourists enjoy photographing the winter scenery. The news comes as a relief after the historically late first snowfall on November 7 last year.

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Updated on October 27, 2025