A combined team of Toba, Minami-Ise, and Ishikushi high schools advanced in the Mie Prefectural High School Baseball Tournament after defeating Tokufu 11-0 in a six-inning called game on July 5. In a separate first-round match on the same day, Kuwana Nishi secured a victory over Yokkaichi Nishi with a final score of 8-3, according … Read more
Shintaro Mochizuki, currently ranked 151st in the world, faces a significant tactical challenge in his pursuit to upset top-tier competition at Wimbledon. Following his progression through the qualifying rounds, the Japanese prospect has identified the necessity of elevating his first-serve percentage and shortening the length of rallies as the primary keys to remaining competitive against … Read more
The incident, which occurred in September 2024, involves a student who was referred for prosecution after reportedly attacking a peer in a classroom. The school has not yet issued an official statement. What Happened? The victim, a fellow student, was reportedly injured during the incident, though specific details about the nature of the assault remain … Read more
The 2026 high school baseball season in Hiroshima is heating up as teams across the prefecture prepare for the high-stakes summer qualifying tournaments. With local broadcasters and regional organizers highlighting the depth of competition, the “Hiroshima Summer” campaign—often referred to as Koko Yakyu-do—has entered a phase where parity among top programs has created a wide-open … Read more
Shimane Judo Advisor Suspended for 1 Year Over Alleged Physical and Verbal Abuse The Shimane Judo Federation has imposed a one-year suspension on a 20-something male teacher at Kaisai Junior High School in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, following allegations of physical punishment and harsh verbal treatment of judo team members, according to official records and reports … Read more
The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) appointed four new JBA Certified Professional Referees on July 1. The announcement marks a shift in the officiating landscape for Japanese basketball, as the JBA continues to professionalize its referee corps to match the growth of the B.League and the national teams. According to the JBA, the certification is designed … Read more
Tenshi High School Judo Club Challenges Tradition with ‘Hair Salon’ Project According to a statement from Tenshi High School, the school’s judo club has launched a “hair salon” initiative, allowing students to experiment with hairstyles as part of their extracurricular activities. The move has sparked conversations about self-expression in Japanese sports culture, with officials describing … Read more
Japan Names 12-Player Roster for FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) has selected a 12-player roster to compete in the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup, which begins July 11 in Brno, Czech Republic. The final squad features key players including Miya Takeuchi and Ran Kobayashi, according to the official … Read more
Japanese judo star Hifumi Abe has expressed confidence in the Japan men’s national football team, predicting a 2-1 victory for the “Samurai Blue” in their upcoming competitive fixtures. The two-time Olympic gold medalist, who returned to Japan on November 29 following his appearance at the Judo Grand Prix in Qingdao, China, shared his outlook on … Read more
The victory marks the university's first national collegiate title since 2001. A Strategic Shift Under New Leadership The return to the top of the collegiate judo hierarchy comes under the guidance of Shingo Nakahama. The coach, reflecting on the significance of the win, noted that the 25-year interval has been a period of intense rebuilding … Read more