Shizuoka Susono Senior Baseball Team Loses

Shizuoka Susono Senior lost 6-8 to Chiba City Senior in Little Senior Kanto Federation Spring Tournament second round, narrowing gap to two points but falling short.

Hanshin Tigers Struggle with Early Deficits

Hanshin Tigers lost to Chunichi Dragons 7-3 after early lead. Team has lost opening games in four consecutive series despite maintaining top position. First inning remains problematic with 24 runs allowed.

Rising Costs Make Youth Sports Unaffordable

Rising inflation forces Japanese families to cut children's sports activities. NPOs report tripling support requests as annual costs exceed 100,000 yen per child for equipment and fees.