Some of the other five candidates running for mayor of Yokohama may have a more nuanced approach to the topic than reported, except for three hard-liners who oppose having casinos in Japan, according to a new briefing document from Bay City Ventures, a consulting firm. The Tokyo-based company focuses on the gaming, sports and entertainment
The Korean Olympic soccer team, which will compete in the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup led by Hwang Sun-hong, failed to join overseas defender Kim Ji-soo (Brentford) due to his team’s circumstances. Accordingly, the Korea Football Association announced on the 8th that it has selected Kim Dong-jin of the K League 1 Pohang Steelers as
Born in Canada, Epistola was a rising star who served as the starting point guard at the University of Ottawa from 2015-2016 to 2019-2020. KCC, which had previously had concerns, chose Epistola for the Asian quarter. Epistola, who had high expectations but struggled to adjust to the game, played only 13 games last season when
KB announced on the 8th that it has renewed its contract with head coach Kim. The contract is two years long, and the two sides have agreed not to disclose details, the club said. Head coaches Jin Kyung-seok and Oh Jung-hyun also agreed to renew their contracts. Coach Kim, who took the helm of KB
Is this the era of Son Heung-min? Tottenham Hotspur of the English Premier League reportedly recorded the highest winning percentage in the recent five seasons without Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), drawing keen attention from fans. Tottenham beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the 32nd round of the 2023-24 EPL at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on
Hong Kong-listed investment group Osidori International Holdings Ltd said in its first-half results filed on Monday that its experience bidding as a casino resort partner in Japan’s Nagasaki Prefecture raised “questions of serious ethical irregularities in the process.” “I was shocked by the restrictive and unreasonable rules and measures given by Nagasaki Prefecture, and the
Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture will hold 14 public hearings from Nov. 25 to Dec. 5 to discuss and explain to locals the draft resort comprehensive development plan and related matters. The continuation of the gathering was announced on Tuesday. In Japan, a large casino complex with facilities for sightseeing and gatherings is called an Integrated Resort
The Samsung Lions’ bullpen has become solid. Samsung has a 5.40 ERA in the bullpen this season, tying with Kiwoom for seventh place. From the figures, it may seem that there has been no improvement. However, the performance varies depending on the players. Notably, players who have to join the team, including Lim Chang-min (ERA
The Yomiuri Giants of Japan’s professional baseball (NPB) are in a state of emergency. Sports Hochi, a Japanese media outlet, reported on Tuesday that American Yomiuri Giants pitcher Foster Griffin has been removed from the roster. He was diagnosed with muscle damage in his right abdominal muscle. Griffin won the game against the Hanshin Tigers
Tottenham finally ‘returns to No. 4’ after 3-1 victory over Nottingham. Tottenham Hotspur, where Son Heung-min assisted the winning goal, succeeded in taking the fourth place. Tottenham beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 in the 32nd round of the 2023-24 English Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 8th. Tottenham, which took the lead