News X Games Chiba Entertains with Endless Array of Twists and Turns Skateboarders and BMX competitors open the three-day event, an international showcase being held in Japan for the first time, in style. Ed OdevenApril 23, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Leandro Damiao Headlines J. League Best XI The Brazilian striker, who tied for the league lead with 23 goals, is one of seven Kawasaki Frontale players on the list. Ed OdevenDecember 12, 2021
Olympics and Paralympics Japan’s Medal Tally Establishes New Benchmark for Nation’s Athletes With 58 medals, including 27 gold, at the Tokyo Games, Japan’s Olympians collected 17 more medals than the nation’s previous record. The host nation... Ed OdevenAugust 11, 2021
Olympics and Paralympics SKATEBOARDING | Japan’s Yosozumi and Hiraki Fly to Gold and Silver in Women’s Park Final ~~ ~ There are few sports that have stolen the hearts of people like skateboarding at the Tokyo Olympics, and the women’s park final... Arielle BusettoAugust 4, 2021
Olympics and Paralympics OLYMPIC NOTEBOOK | Heat Takes Toll at Tokyo 2020 Games ~~ ~ The Summer Games are in full swing the week of July 26, and the heat is up. And it’s bringing more worries... JAPAN ForwardJuly 27, 2021
Olympics and Paralympics SKATEBOARDING | 13-Year-Old Momiji Nishiya Steals Gold For Japan Among Huge Smiles The stellar podium was a teenagers’ triumph, with Brazil’s Leal winning silver at 13 years old, and Japan’s Nakayama winning bronze at 16 years... Arielle BusettoJuly 26, 2021
Olympics and Paralympics With Peaceful Resolve Yuto Horigome Slides to Gold in Men’s Street Skateboarding At Olympics ~~ ~ At just the age of 22, Yuto Horigome wowed Japanese fans on the afternoon of Sunday, July 25 by grabbing gold in... Arielle BusettoJuly 25, 2021