Features
[ODDS and EVENS] Taiga Hasegawa, the Snowboarder to Watch
Taiga Hasegawa, the defending world champion in the men's big air event, collected his second FIS Snowboard World Cup win of the...
Basketball
Gunma Crane Thunders are Playing High-Caliber Defense This Season
Fueled by a determined effort on defense, the Gunma Crane Thunders have emerged as the B.League's most-improved team under new coach Kyle...
News
Predictions 2025: How Will Japan and its Athletes Fare in Soccer, Rugby and Boxing This Year?
Building toward World Cups in soccer and rugby, Japan's men's teams are entering an important year. And in boxing, will we see...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] World, Olympic Medalists Shoma Uno and Yuma Kagiyama Share Mutual Admiration
The Japanese skaters credit their recent success to a deep friendship that drives them both on and off the ice.
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoSuccess at the Dubai World Cup Raises the Stakes for Japanese Racehorses
After a pair of Breeders’ Cup wins in 2021, there have been increased expectations for big results from Japan-bred thoroughbreds competing...
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Baseball
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Bobby Valentine’s New Memoir Revisits His Indelible Years Leading the Chiba Lotte Marines
The book highlights Valentine’s lifelong love affair with baseball and shares compelling tales from his decades as a player, coach and...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] A World Championships to Remember for Kaori Sakamoto and Shoma Uno
The transformation of Sakamoto and Uno from talented, successful performers on the global stage into world champions has been a thrill...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoA Super Saturday for Japanese Horse Racing in Dubai
“As the level of Japanese racehorses has increased over the years, I’ve been really proud to showcase it on the global...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoWakatakakage Upends Takayasu in Playoff to Claim First-Ever Emperor's Cup
The Fukushima native becomes the first new sekiwake in 86 years to claim the championship.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoPapadakis, Cizeron Thrill Home Fans with Fifth World Crown in Ice Dance
The French duo held on to their lead after the rhythm dance, exhibiting precision and flair, and prevailed with a world-record...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Make It to Seventh Consecutive World Cup
The Japan men’s soccer team completed its quest with late drama against Australia, getting two goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma.
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoShoma Uno, Yuma Kagiyama Win Gold, Silver at World Championships in France
“I’m very happy with this achievement. I have worked very hard. I’m happy to finally be first.” ―Uno, 2022 Olympic bronze...
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Sumo
/ 3 years agoShodai Stuns Takayasu to Set Up a Thrilling Final Day at Spring Basho
Rank-and-filers Takayasu, Kotonowaka and sekiwake Wakatakakage all have a shot at the title.