Weekly sports news, commentary, and analysis
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK, launched in May 2020, is a regular multi-sport column of JAPAN Forward's dedicated sports website, SportsLook.

Be informed
News, commentary, and analysis for the week.

All in one
Covering a wide range of Japanese sports, leagues, teams, and athletes, introducing readers to sports beyond the daily headlines.

Global coverage
Updates on overseas-based Japanese athletes, including MLB, NBA, European soccer, and golf.
"Your weekly insightful snapshot of the Japanese sporting scene."
Colin Morrison, sports Journalist
Latest Articles
- JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Sumo's Takarafuji, Known for His Durability, Retires at 38
- JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Rugby: Japan to Submit a Bid to Host the 2035 World Cup
- JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Athletics: Hayato Katsuki Finishes 3rd in 35-km Race Walk at the Worlds
- JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Tokito Oda Achieves Career Grand Slam
- JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Summer Koshien: Okinawa Shogaku Prevails in Title Game
- JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Taisei Aibara Sets Personal Javelin Throw Mark
