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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 agoKirishima Wins His Second Emperor's Cup with a Stellar 13-2 Record at Kyushu Basho
In his final Kyushu Basho match, Kirishima used his superior athleticism against Takakeisho en route to his ninth straight win and...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoKyushu Basho Final Day Results - Makuuchi Division
Kirishima secured his second top-division championship, positioning himself for yokozuna promotion by defeating ozeki Takakeisho in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Vissel Kobe Capture Their First J.League Title
A potent offense led by dynamic scorer Yuya Osako and a top-tier defense carried Vissel Kobe to the top after a...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoYuma Kagiyama Holds Off Shoma Uno to Win the NHK Trophy
Kagiyama took a five-point lead into the NHK Trophy men's free skate and needed almost all of it to stave off...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoKyushu Basho Day 14 Results - Makuuchi Division
In the day's final bout, Kirishima quickly got a right-hand grip on the belt of Atamifuji, then drove his opponent out...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoKirishima Takes One-Win Advantage into Final Day of Kyushu Basho
The ozeki can collect his second Emperor's Cup with a triumph over Takakeisho on the last day of the Kyushu Basho...
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Horse Racing
/ 2 years agoJapan Cup Preview: Star-Studded Lineup to Vie for the Nation's Biggest Racing Prize
World No 1 Equinox is one of seven Grade 1 winners set to compete in the 43rd running of the 2,400-meter...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoYuma Kagiyama Takes Lead After Short Program at NHK Trophy with Stunning Showmanship
Kagiyama earns a season-high 105.51 points in his short program at the NHK Trophy, while two-time world champion Shoma Uno is...
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoKyushu Basho Day 13 Results - Makuuchi Division
Kyushu Basho Day 13 Results - Makuuchi Division
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Sumo
/ 2 years agoKyushu Basho Day 12 Results - Makuuchi Division
Kyushu Basho Day 12 Results - Makuuchi Division
