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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
/ 1 year agoKyushu Basho Day 10 Results
The title chase is wide open with five days remaining in the Kyushu Basho. Eleven wrestlers have either one, two or...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoHoshoryu Looks Unstoppable with a Convincing Win Over Kotoshoho at the Kyushu Basho
Mongolian ozeki Hoshoryu is tied for the lead with Kotozakura and Takanosho with five days remaining at the Kyushu Basho in...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoKyushu Basho Day 9 Results
There's a three-way tie for the Kyushu Basho lead after Day 9 in Fukuoka. Takanosho, Hoshoryu and Kotozokura have notched eight...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoHoshoryu Tosses Down Churanoumi to Stay Tied for the Lead at the Kyushu Basho
In Fukuoka, the Mongolian ozeki is bidding for his second Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Basho and his first at...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoMao Shimada Wins a Record 4th Straight Title at the Japan Junior Championships
Shimada's victory in Hiroshima broke a tie with Shizuka Arakawa (1994-96) and Miki Ando (2001-03), who both captured three Japan Junior...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoSoul Rush Romps to Victory in the Mile Championship
Launching an impressive stretch drive to overtake Win Marvel near the 100-meter marker, Soul Rush pulled away for a comfortable win...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoKyushu Basho Day 8 Results
The title chase heats up at the Kyushu Basho, with Hoshoryu, Kotozakura, Takanosho and Onokatsu tied for the lead heading into...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoKyushu Basho: Hoshoryu Manhandles Compatriot Oshoma to Stay Tied for the Lead
The ozeki relied on a perfectly executed arm throw to send his Mongolian opponent sprawling to the dirt surface on Day...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Haruka Kitaguchi Sets Sights on the Asian Javelin Record in 2025
After winning the Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games, javelin thrower Haruka Kitaguchi targets new goals, including the mark of...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoMao Shimada Leads After the Short Program at the Japan Junior Championships in Hiroshima
In pursuit of a record-breaking fourth straight title at the Japan Junior Championships, Shimada holds a sizable advantage over Kaoruko Wada.
