Shohei Ohtani is the second player to win MVP in both leagues.

In this week’s news roundup, we congratulate Shohei Ohtani for winning his third MLB MVP award. The Japanese men’s football team easily defeated the Chinese team 3-1 and is one step closer to the World Cup. Despite accusations of bullying and corruption, Motohiko Saito was re-elected as governor of Hyogo Prefecture. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been criticized for gobbling up rice balls and chewing them with his mouth open. The trial of Australian grandmother Donna Nelson begins at the Chiba District Court. besides The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir arrive in Tokyo for their first concert in Japan.

Shohei Ohtani wins MVP award for third time

As expected, Shohei Ohtani named National League Player of the Year (Netherlands) MVP on Thursday night. All 30 voters ranked him as their first choice. This is the third time in four years that he has won the award. Each time, the decision was unanimous. Ohtani Bakerplum Only the second player in MLB history to win the award in two leagues. The first was Frank Robinson, who was named the National League MVPwhen he plays for cincinnati reds 1961 and AMacedonian League(AL) MVP The following Triple Crown-winning season with Baltimore Orioles 1966.

this is another one nosy and record breaking season for OtanI’m following his big-money move to the Los Angeles Dodgers. In March, he discovered that his translator and friend Ippei Mizuhara had been stealing money from him to pay off gambling debts. six months laterhe became the first member of MLB’s 50-50 Club (50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season). The following month, the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win their second World Series in five years. Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge was unanimously elected American League MVP.

Japan beats China closer to 2026 World Cup

In other sports news, the Japanese men’s football team defeated Indonesia 4-0 on Friday and easily defeated China 3-1 away from home on Tuesday. This means that if they beat Bahrain next March, they will become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Koki Ogawa and Hiroshi Itakura’s headers scored safe and sound At halftime, the team led 2-0. Forest Liangming The home team pulled a goal back after the break, but Ogawa’s second quickly restored Samurai Blue’s two-goal advantage.

Japan yes It was their first senior national team match in China in nine years and the home fans tried to create an intimidating atmosphere by loudly booing Japan’s national anthem before kick-off. About 30 minutes later, the game was briefly suspended when a spectator broke into the court. On his back were written the words “The Rise of the National Football Team”. He also has a saying: “Live like an ant and have high aspirations.” “Wish” on His T-shirt. Outside the stadium, police forced a Chinese fan to take off his Japan jersey after he tried to attack a man.

Motohiko Saito re-elected as Hyogo governor despite bullying accusations

In September, the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly unanimously passed a motion of no confidence in Governor Motohiko Saito over accusations of bullying and corruption. Saito was subsequently forced to resign, but announced soon after that he would seek re-election. On Sunday, the election was held. Saito came out on top despite opposition from his own party and many mayors of Hyogo Prefecture. Without their support, he turned to social media, vowing to continue investing in younger generations while tackling rising prices.

Saito received 45.2% of the vote, ahead of former Amagasaki mayor Kazumi Inamura, who received 39.6%. TV host Takayuki Shimizu ranked third with 10.5%. There are four other candidates, including Takashi Tachibana, founder and leader of the NHK party. After the victory, Saito spoke to supporters at his campaign office. “I will do my best with gratitude and humility,” he said. explain. “I will run the prefecture in a manner that is consistent with Hyogo Prefecture.” The 47-year-old lawmaker must also work to restore public trust and restore relations with lawmakers.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba criticized for dining etiquette

Last week, Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Stone field make headlines sleep during a special parliamentary session. His dining etiquette sparked heated debate among Japanese netizens this week. A video posted on Monday, which received more than 22 million views before being deleted, showed the prime minister eating a rice ball in one sitting, opening his mouth as he chewed it. As expected, social media site X was quickly inundated with comments, including one user statement “Even hippos eat a little cleaner.”

His behavior when attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum (APEC) in Peru also caused quite a stir among Japanese netizens. He has been criticized for showing impoliteness by not standing to greet leaders such as Canada’s Justin Trudeau and Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim. The video shows him checking his phone as they approached. When he noticed them, he shook their hands, but still sitting. Another video from the summit that seemed to annoy people was Stone field sit with him arms crossed While watching the dance at the welcome ceremony.

Romance scam or drug smuggling? Australian grandmother on trial in Tokyo

The trial of 58-year-old Donna Nelson, The case against a grandmother from Perth, Australia, began at the Chiba District Court on Monday. She was arrested at Narita International Airport in January last year after customs officials found about 2 kilograms of methamphetamine in her suitcase. Nelson’s defense team claimed she was the victim of a romance scam. She said she was considering marrying “Kelly,” a Nigerian man who allegedly asked her to pick up a suitcase in Laos and take it to Japan, where he would meet her. He was never seen again.

“I had no idea there was meth in the luggage. I’m innocent,” Nelson told the court, fighting back tears. “She thought she came to Japan for her love story,” her daughter Krystal Hillel said outside the court. Nelson’s legal team claims she was misinterpreted after her arrest. She reportedly told police she asked about the dimensions of the suitcase, which was translated into asking about the contents of the bag. She also allegedly told Kelly she was “horny,” which was translated as “anxious.”

Saudi Symphony Orchestra performs in London

Saudi Miracle Symphony Orchestra to hold first concert in Japan

The Saudi National Symphony Orchestra and Chorus arrived in Japan this week to prepare for their first Asian performance tonight at the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. This concert is part of their world tour, following successful performances in Paris, Mexico City, New York and London. The Saudi National Symphony Orchestra was established in 2019 and represents a major cultural shift in Saudi Arabia, which for years has imposed restrictions on public musical performances. As part of the Vision 2030 reform program, the country embraced advances in music, literature, film and other cultures.

“In just seven years, Saudi musicians collected instruments, trained and refined their music, and developed their own identity. This performance is a testament to their ambition and excitement in presenting their music to the world,” the orchestra conductor Hiroshi Yoshida, who conducted the first orchestral concert in Saudi Arabia in 2017, said at a news conference on Wednesday. Paul Persico, CEO of the Saudi Arabian Music Council, added: “The miracle of the Saudi Symphony Orchestra was more than just a concert, it demonstrated what unites us rather than divides us, inspiring future generations of artists from both countries. “

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