Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Hideki Matsuyama Sidelined with a Back Injury The reigning Masters champion said he expects to be able to participate in the upcoming major in Augusta, Georgia. Ed OdevenMarch 13, 2022
Rugby Brave Blossoms Face Challenges in Rising to the Next Great Goal The Japan national team will be entering the run-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a lot of work remaining if it wants... JAPAN ForwardNovember 30, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Ireland Whips Japan 60-5 as Brave Blossoms Suffer Crushing Blow in Autumn Tour Opener Coach Jamie Joseph’s squad trailed 29-0 entering the second half in a match that exposed the team’s weaknesses. Ed OdevenNovember 7, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Boheng Zhang Edges Daiki Hashimoto in World Gymnastics Championships Olympic gold medalist Hashimoto collected the silver medal in the men's all-around event. Ed OdevenOctober 24, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Kimiyasu Kudo’s Managerial Stint Likely Finished at End of Season The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks skipper, who has guided his club to five Japan Series titles since 2015, is not expected to remain in charge... Ed OdevenOctober 17, 2021
Features [ODDS and EVENS] Rugby Speedster Kotaro Matsushima an Important Part of Clermont Lineup The struggling Top 14 club is looking for the Brave Blossoms star to make a big impact this season, and he vows to keep... Ed OdevenSeptember 29, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Golfer Mone Inami Rides Positive Momentum From Olympics to First Career Major Victory The third-year pro leads the Japanese professional women's tour with eight victories this season. Ed OdevenSeptember 19, 2021