Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Samurai Blue Make It to Seventh Consecutive World Cup The Japan men’s soccer team completed its quest with late drama against Australia, getting two goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma. Ed OdevenMarch 27, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Arnold Schwarzenegger Invokes Soviet Olympic Hero in Message to Russians The former California governor, movie star and bodybuilder recalls boyhood idol Yury Vlasov in an emotional anti-war video. Ed OdevenMarch 20, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Aiming to Exceed Record Medal Haul from Pyeongchang Games Returning Japanese standout athletes from four years ago spark optimism for an even better showing at the Beijing Olympics. Ed OdevenJanuary 30, 2022
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
Soccer Japan Gets Back on Track with Hard-Earned Victory over Australia Under-fire manager Hajime Moriyasu’s squad secured a much-needed three points and ended the Socceroos’ world record 11-match victory streak in World Cup qualifying. Ed OdevenOctober 13, 2021
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Doubts Emerge on Japan’s Ability to Secure a Spot in 2022 World Cup A loss to Saudi Arabia exacerbates Samurai Blue’s challenge of qualifying for next year’s tournament in Qatar. Ed OdevenOctober 10, 2021