Sumo
Abi Upsets Hoshoryu in His Yokozuna Debut on Day 1 of Spring Basho
The Mongolian grand champion was overwhelmed by the komusubi in the final bout of the day at the Spring Basho and never...
Features
[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] For 2 Pals, Finishing the Tokyo Marathon Fulfills a Special Goal
Michael Sayih and Max Fink, friends from Florida, became one of two duo racing teams at the Tokyo Marathon to finish all...
News
Women from All Walks of Life Thriving in GIRLS KEIRIN
Relaunched as a competitive sport in 2012, this cycling sport is inclusive of all women, from hairstylists and pop idols to teachers,...
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Sumo
/ 1 year agoPredictions 2024: Questions Aplenty as Sumo Embarks on a New Year
Terunofuji, Kirishima and Atamifuji are just three of the sumo grapplers who will be in the spotlight when the 15-day New...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoPredictions 2024: Japan's Figure Skaters Set to Continue Run of Success
After a banner year in 2023 for Japanese figure skaters, there are realistic expectations for a plethora of notable accomplishments once...
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Track and Field
/ 1 year ago'Ganbare!' The Hakone Ekiden Shows the Team Spirit of Japan
Hakone Ekiden relay is a team sport unlike any other. To the rallying cry of "Ganbare!," runners present a virtual microcosm...
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News
/ 1 year agoYear in Review: Japan's Top Sports Highlights in 2023
Baseball held our attention with Shohei Ohtani's achievements and the WBC, but there were top sports highlights in many fields up...
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News
/ 1 year agoTable Tennis Warrior Miu Hirano Aims for Paris Olympics With Love From Sanrio and Hello Kitty Sponsored
Meet Miu Hirano, the soft-spoken, seriously focused table tennis champion and Olympian who shares her love of Sanrio characters with fans...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoRegaleira Becomes the First Filly Winner of the Hopeful Stakes in the Race's G1 Era
Guided by Christophe Lemaire, Regaleira earned her first JRA Grade 1 title in the Hopeful Stakes, completing the 2,000 meters in...
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News
/ 1 year ago2023's Top 20 Sports Stories: Numbers 5-1
We express our gratitude to you, our readers, for making these the top 20 sports stories in 2023.
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoAkita Northern Happinets Improve to 12-12 with Stellar Play in December
After opening the 2023-24 B.League season with 11 losses in their first 14 games, the Akita Northern Happinets have won nine...
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News
/ 1 year ago2023's Top 20 Sports Stories: Numbers 10-6
We express our gratitude to you, our readers, for making these the top 20 sports stories in 2023.
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Boxing
/ 1 year agoWith a 10th-Round KO, Naoya Inoue Becomes the Undisputed Super Bantamweight World Champ
Unbeaten Naoya Inoue demonstrated his superior boxing skills in his title fight against Marlon Tapales, utilizing a potent combination of speed...