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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Auto Racing
/ 3 years agoTokyo Agrees to Host Formula E Race in Spring 2024
Tokyo Governor Koike signed an agreement with Formula E, the F1 for electric vehicles, marking the first time Japan will host...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ICE TIME] Nakai, Kataise Sweep Junior Grand Prix Titles in Poland with Strong Performances
With her dazzling win, Nakai clinched a spot in the JGP Final, and Kataise, making his long-awaited circuit debut, impressed with...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoRebuilding San-en NeoPhoenix Taking Steps in the Right Direction
Under new bench boss Atsushi Ono, the NeoPhoenix have overhauled their roster, laying a new foundation with an influx of youthful...
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Soccer
/ 3 years agoYoshimi Yamashita's Style: Soccer Refereeing So Natural It's Not Noticed
She became the J.League's first female referee in May 2021 and the first in the Asian Champions League in April 2022....
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Auto Racing
/ 3 years agoRain Hampers Yuki Tsunoda's Quest for Points in His Japanese GP Debut
The 22-year-old AlphaTauri driver got as high as ninth place but couldn't hold on and settled for 13th in F1's first...
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Tennis
/ 3 years agoTaylor Fritz Outduels Frances Tiafoe in Rakuten Japan Open Final
With the win, the American will reach the top 10 in the world rankings for the first time and bolster his...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani Sets New Benchmark of Excellence as a Two-Way Star
The Angels superstar enjoyed another stellar season as a hitter and pitcher, but said he was disappointed the team failed to...
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Auto Racing
/ 3 years agoYuki Tsunoda Aiming to Impress Home Fans in F1 Debut at Japanese Grand Prix
The last time the 22-year-old Japanese driver was at the Suzuka Circuit he was in the stands watching drivers. He is...
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Judo
/ 3 years agoKosei Inoue: World Championships, Children and the Significance of Judo
Whether they win or lose, participation in matches instills children with confidence that serves them well as a source of strength...
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Features
/ 3 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Ventforet, Sanfrecce Set for Compelling Clash in Emperor's Cup Final
Kofu is the first J2 team to reach the title match since 2014, while Hiroshima aims to end its run of...
