Akihiro Arimoto, father of girl abducted by North Korea in 1983, dies Akihiro Arimoto (left), accompanied by his wife, Kayoko, speaks during a news conference in Tokyo in 2002.

Yuto Akihiro is a giant of his sport in more ways than one. The 22-year-old is the tallest Japanese professional baseball player in history, and is used to being noticed.

We practice every day to convey that.”Akihiro Yamauchi, middle blocker and captain of Osaka Bluteon View this post on Instagram A post shared by 大阪ブルテオン (@panasonic_panthers) ...

In the minds of the Alas Pilipinas players, they were playing against not only world-class volleyball players but their idols as well.

Ishikawa’s announcement of his permanence in the national team is great news to Japan, who saw middle blockers Kentaro Takahashi and Akihiro Yamauchi both confirm the end of their international ...

Another Japanese men's volleyball superstar gets his wings clipped as Yuji Nishida goes down with an apparent abdominal injury ahead of their blockbuster VNL Manila finale against USA ...

The lefty opposite hitter tallied 19 markers built on 16 attacks, two aces, and one block while middle blockers Akihiro Yamauchi and Kentaro Takahasi each chipped in six points.

He drew ample support from Kento Miyaura with 19 points while middle blockers Akihiro Yamauchi and Kentaro Takahashi chipped in with six points each. “France played well in the first two sets but we ...

Goiti Yamauchi made waves in Bellator MMA and embodies the spirit of a modern-day gladiator, having fostered comprehensive skills in muay thai, boxing and wrestling in his martial arts pursuits ...