Toyo

Researchers at Toyo University found that Nagaetsurunogeitou (alligatorweed, Alternanthera philoxeroides), an invasive plant spreading along the Shin Tone River in Inashiki, Ibaraki Prefecture, has unusually high photosynthetic capacity that supports rapid stem growth. The findings are expected to help identify the plant's weaknesses and develop more effective control methods against the invasive species.

The Hiroshima Toyo Carp have informed outfielder Masaya Yano that he will be released from the team. Responding to the news, Yano said he still wants to continue playing professionally and plans to keep preparing himself for that possibility. Japanese baseball fans are sharing the report and discussing what could come next for the player.