Stories By JAPAN Forward
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Sumo
/ 1 week agoWhy Are Foreign-Born Sumo Wrestlers So Fluent in Japanese?
Some say sumo wrestlers' language secret lies in the sport's unique training culture of "Get used to it" rather than "study...
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Sumo
/ 1 week agoAll-Girls High School Sumo Club Breaking Barriers in the Ring
With a focus on strategy and self-reflection, Kyoto Ryoyo High School's all-girls sumo club is quickly rising in national rankings.
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Auto Racing
/ 1 month agoYuki Tsunoda Drives F1 Car on Tokyo Streets Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix
Tsunoda fulfills his childhood dream of driving an F1 car on Tokyo streets ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, marking his...
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Baseball
/ 2 months agoNPB Must Name Teams, Players Involved in Gambling Scandal
If criminal elements obtain the names of players spared from disclosure, then the information could be used to lure the players...
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News
/ 2 months agoMeet the Skateboarder Who's Building a Library in Nepal
"Skateboarding is not just a sport; it's a tool for learning and personal growth," says Shimon Iwazawa, who hopes kids will...
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News
/ 2 months agoWomen from All Walks of Life Thriving in GIRLS KEIRIN
Relaunched as a competitive sport in 2012, this cycling sport is inclusive of all women, from hairstylists and pop idols to...
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News
/ 2 months agoBiggest Dogsled Race in Japan Returns to Its Northernmost City
The national dogsled race returns to Hokkaido's Wakkanai city, where huskies and mushers compete for speed and skill near the icy...
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Auto Racing
/ 2 months agoGEN3 EVO: Latest Race Car Unveiled Ahead of Tokyo E-Prix
Formula E's GEN3 EVO hits 60 mph in 1.82 seconds, accelerates 30% faster than an F1 car, and will race in...
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Sumo
/ 3 months ago16-Year-Old Sumo Sensation Topples Goliath Double His Weight
Kosei Kanato, the lightest wrestler at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, used skill and speed to topple the tallest, who...
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Sumo
/ 3 months agoEDITORIAL | Hoshoryu Must Prove He's a Worthy Yokozuna
Instead of resting on his laurels, the Mongolia-born wrestler Hoshoryu must act with dignity befitting his rank while training his mind,...
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Baseball
/ 3 months agoEDITORIAL | The Incomparable Ichiro Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Ichiro brought a new style to the major leagues, from his wide-angle hitting to his blazing speed that earned him the...
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Boxing
/ 3 months agoNaoya Inoue Ready for Big Show as He Defends Titles Against Ye Joon Kim
Bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue is "ready to put on the ultimate show" against last-minute substitute Ye Joon Kim in the...
