Soccer
OBITUARY | Kunishige Kamamoto, Japan's Greatest Goalscorer, Dies at 81
On the global stage and in the Japan Soccer League, Kunishige Kamamoto excelled. Playing for the national team, he scored 75 goals...
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SPORTS SHORTS | Tomokazu Harimoto Claims World Table Tennis Champions Title
Reporting on table tennis star Tomokazu Harimoto, FC Machida Zelvia's latest victory, Daichi Kamada's knee injury, Ichiro Suzuki's jersey retirement and more.
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Roki Sasaki is Pitching 'Pain-Free' as He Prepares for Return
Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki, who has been sidelined with a shoulder injury since mid-May, tossed three innings in a simulated game on...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[NOTES on a SCORECARD] Formula One Needs to Move Japanese Grand Prix to Spring for Safety Reasons
Pierre Gasly nearly collided with a recovery crane in wet conditions on October 9, a reminder of the 2014 Formula One...
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Boxing
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Unbeaten Junto Nakatani Earns Title Shot After Moving Up in Weight
Former WBO flyweight boxing champion Junto Nakatani, who had a successful debut at super flyweight, meets the winner of the Kazuto...
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News
/ 3 years agoHigashino and Watanabe Reach No. 1 in Badminton Mixed Doubles World Rankings for First Time
The longtime partners climbed from No. 2 to the top spot in this week's mixed doubles world rankings released by the...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Japanese Trio Earn Medals at Grand Prix de France
Sota Yamamoto collects silver, Kazuki Tomono with bronze for the men, and senior GP debutante Rion Sumiyoshi hauls in bronze at...
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News
/ 3 years agoHazuki Watanabe Wins Balance Beam Title at World Gymnastics Championships
The 18-year-old became the second Japanese to earn the gold in the event in as many years at the World Gymnastics...
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Golf
/ 3 years agoGemma Dryburgh Fires Final-Round 65 to claim Japan Classic Title
The 29-year-old Scot beat Kana Nagai by four strokes for her first LPGA Tour title, while overnight leader Momoko Ueda tied...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Gymnast Daiki Hashimoto Claims All-Around World Title
"I'm very happy to win here. I would like to say thank you for people supporting me," Daiki Hashimoto said after...
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Sports Talk
/ 3 years ago#16 Sports Talk ― Insights on Japanese Figure Skating Success This Season with Jack Gallagher
With exceptional performances in the Junior Grand Prix campaign and a stellar start to the senior events, Japanese figure skating is...
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Golf
/ 3 years agoMomoko Ueda Holds On to One-Stroke Lead at Japan Classic
The two-time winner of the tournament birdied the final hole of the third round to remain on top. Gemma Dryburgh is...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoNew Quarantine Stable Completed at Tokyo Racecourse Available for Use from Fall
International horses can transfer directly from the airport to Tokyo Racecourse and stay there until the race without having to go...