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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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoKaori Sakamoto Takes Big Lead in Short Program at Japan Championships
Sakamoto executed all of her elements with excellent technique and flair at the Japan Championships on a night that saw errors...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoArima Kinen (The Grand Prix) Preview: A High-Profile Racing Spectacle
Justin Palace, Titleholder and Sol Oriens are among the marquee entrants for the 68th running of the Arima Kinen on Christmas...
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Basketball
/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] World Basketball Day Celebrates its Past and Present
A UN General Assembly resolution designated December 21, the day the sport was invented in 1891 by Dr James Naismith, as...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoShoma Uno Returns to Form with a Smooth Short Program at the Japan Championships
Opening with his patented quadruple flip at the Japan Championships in Nagano, Uno delivered a stellar performance to build a commanding...
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Figure Skating
/ 1 year agoBattle for Spots on Worlds Team Highlights Japan Championships
A day before the start of the Japan Championships, Shoma Uno ran through his short program and looked sharp while landing...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoRosters for the 2024 B.League All-Star Game are Unveiled
Led by popular national team players Makoto Hiejima and Yuki Togashi, who will serve as captains, the B.League All-Star Game is...
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Features
/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Shoma Uno Looks to Match Yuzuru Hanyu with Sixth Title at Japan Championships
Though the focus will be on Uno and Kaori Sakamoto, the Japan Championships will also determine which skaters will represent Japan...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoIn the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, Unbeaten Jantar Mantar Dominates en Route to Win
Challenged by rivals in the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes, the Palace Malice dark bay found another gear in the last 200...
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Rugby
/ 1 year agoJapan Rugby League One Roars Back: Exciting Opening Weekend, Stellar Performances, and Power Shifts Unveiled
The opening day of the 2023-24 Japan Rugby League One campaign featured four intense matches, setting the stage for an action-packed...
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Horse Racing
/ 1 year agoINTERVIEW | New JRA President Masayoshi Yoshida on the Mark Being Made by Japanese Stallions
New JRA head Masayoshi Yoshida shares insights into the nation's success in developing world-class horses and a thriving thoroughbred industry.