Horse Racing
Japan Cup: Calandagan Ends Two-Decade Victory Drought for Foreign Horses
Calandagan, the world's top-ranked horse, edged Japan Cup favorite Masquerade Ball by a head in a spirited sprint to the wire in...
Features
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...
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Soccer
/ 3 years agoCroatia Ends Japan's Unforgettable Run at the FIFA World Cup In a Penalty Shootout
After stunning upsets of Germany and Spain in Group E at the FIFA World Cup, the Samurai Blue were eliminated in...
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Horse Racing
/ 3 years agoYukito Ishikawa Guides Jun Light Bolt to Thrilling Win at Champions Cup
The 27-year-old jockey earned his first Japan Racing Association Grade 1 victory in the 23rd running of the Champions Cup, beating...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kei Nishikori Aims to Launch Comeback in February at Delray Beach Open
After missing the entire 2022 season following hip surgery, Kei Nishikori is expected to return to competition after the Australian Open.
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Soccer
/ 3 years agoTest Your Knowledge of Japan's History at the FIFA World Cup
Since its debut in 1998, Japan has competed at the FIFA World Cup seven times. As a result, there are plenty...
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Soccer
/ 3 years agoJapan Stuns 2010 World Cup Champion Spain to Reach Knockout Stage
Second-half goals from Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka gave the Samurai Blue a historic win in their final World Cup Group...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Emotional Rollercoaster of the FIFA World Cup on Full Display in Group E
Spain, Germany, Japan and Costa Rica have experienced the highs and lows of the FIFA World Cup. All Group E teams...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoKoshigaya Alphas Build Foundation for Success with Strong Rebounding and Defense
In the B.League second division, which has 14 teams, the Koshigaya Alphas have the stingiest defense, holding opponents to 70 points...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Mai Mihara Claims Grand Prix Title in Finland, Clinches GP Final Spot
Positioned in second place after the short program, Mai Mihara displayed veteran poise in her free skate to "El Amor Brujo"...
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Figure Skating
/ 3 years agoMao Shimada Lands Quad Toe Loop, Retains Japan Junior Championships Crown
After excelling at the Japan Junior Championships and two wins earlier this season, Shimada is the favorite to claim the Junior...
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Soccer
/ 3 years agoCosta Rica Rebounds from Blowout Loss to Spain, Edges Japan at FIFA World Cup
Costa Rica defender Keysher Fuller scored the lone goal against the Samurai Blue in the FIFA World Cup, reviving his nation's...
