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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Nozomi Maruyama Excelling in New Ski Jumping Season
In the first three events of the 2025-26 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup, Nozomi Maruyama has earned three victories, two in Norway...
Sumo
Will Ukrainian Sumo Prodigy Aonishiki Join the Ranks of Yokozuna?
Aonishiki has just been promoted to ozeki. Should he step up to become a yokozuna, sumo fans could see an era of...
Basketball
Basketball: Japan Overpowers Taiwan in FIBA World Cup Qualifier
In the teams' opening basketball match of the Asian qualifiers, Japan jumped out to a 45-22 lead by halftime in Kobe. Yuta...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoNew Year Basho Day 14 Results - Makuuchi Division
At the conclusion of day 14 of the New Year Basho, Kotonowaka improved to 12-2 and is scheduled to face Tobizaru...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoKotonowaka and Terunofuji Share the New Year Basho Lead Heading into the Final Day
With an upset victory over Kirishima on Day 14 of the New Year Basho, Kotonowaka kept himself in the running for...
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Judo
/ 2 years agoKosei Inoue: Reflections on Innovative Approaches to Convey Judo Values
A nursery school judo festival, an elementary school tourney with parents sitting in coaches' seats and a mall demonstration of the...
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News
/ 2 years agoWorld Lacrosse Championships Coming to Japan in 2026 and 2027
The sport's global governing body awarded hosting rights to Japan for the 2026 women's lacrosse tourney and the men's extravaganza a...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoNew Year Basho Day 13 Results - Makuuchi Division
Yokozuna Terunofuji claimed a share of the top spot by defeating the sole overnight leader, Kotonowaka, on Friday at the New...
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Baseball
/ 2 years ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] NPB Supporting Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Efforts
NPB is contributing 100 million yen to help relief efforts in Ishikawa Prefecture. Also, NPB will stage an All-Star Game in...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Success and Confidence are Interlinked in Sports
Insights on success in sports from snowboarder Mitsuki Ono, basketball player Yuki Togashi, boxer Kenshiro Teraji and surfer Kana Nakashio.
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoNew Year Basho Day 12 Results - Makuuchi Division
On day 12, Yokozuna Terunofuji defeated Onosato, marking his fifth consecutive win at the New Year Basho. Tomorrow he is set...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoEquinox is Named the World's Best Racehorse for 2023
After retiring with a four-length triumph in the Japan Cup, Equinox was honored for his unbeaten final year on the track...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoNew Year Basho Day 11 Results - Makuuchi Division
Kotonowaka continues to lead the New Year Basho with a 10-1 record after 11 days. Terunofuji, Hoshoryu, and Kirishima are all...
