Yuta Watanabe, the veteran forward for the Japan men’s national basketball team, has expressed confidence in the squad’s potential ahead of the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers, stating, “If we play our game, we can definitely win.” As the team prepares for a demanding two-game road stretch, the Japan Basketball Association (JBA) … Read more
Japan Regains No. 2 in Asia After FIFA Ranking Surge, Displacing South Korea By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport | Updated October 12, 2023 Japan has reclaimed second place in the Asian FIFA rankings following a 1.8-point increase in the latest update, displacing South Korea, which fell to third. The shift—confirmed in FIFA’s October 2023 … Read more
Hokkaido Dominates All-Hokkaido High School Judo Championships with Six Women’s Titles According to official results from the All-Hokkaido High School Judo Championships, Hokkaido athletes secured six of the seven women’s weight categories, with Kumagai Shina of Hokkaido claiming her second consecutive title in the women’s 78kg division. The event, held at Sapporo Sports Park Arena, … Read more
Tokai University Basketball Alumni Reunite: Bendrame, Uchida, Tsuyama Lead OB War 2026 By Daniel Richardson | June 17, 2024 | Tokyo, Japan Tokai University’s men’s basketball alumni team has announced its first group of participants for the OB War 2026, including three former captains: Tokai University Seagulls legends Bendrame Reo, Uchida Takuya, and Tsuyama Kazuma. … Read more
Tsukasa Fujimoto’s Grand Slam Win Puts Him on Fast Track for Paris 2024 Olympic Qualification By Daniel Richardson | Archysport June 12, 2024 | Updated: June 12, 2024 Tsukasa Fujimoto has secured his first Grand Slam title at the Grand Prix Qingdao, marking a decisive step forward in his campaign to qualify for the Paris … Read more
Hoshoryu Encounters Judo Legend Teddy Riner After Paris Exhibition Ozeki Hoshoryu, currently one of the most prominent figures in professional sumo, recently crossed paths with French judo icon Teddy Riner during his return from a promotional tour in Paris. The meeting, which took place following the conclusion of Japan’s recent cultural exhibition events in the … Read more
Yoshihiro Takano and Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Lasha Bekauri: Rumored Historic Sumo vs. Judo Showdown Denied by Officials Tokyo, Japan — Rumors of a potential match between sumo’s Yoshihiro Takano (aka Yoshihiro Takano, ranked #1 in Japan’s sumo ranks) and Olympic judo gold medalist Lasha Bekauri (Tokyo 2020 -96kg champion) have circulated among Japanese sports … Read more
Pink Ribbon Ladies Tennis: Kyushu Regional Finals Decide 2 Teams for National Championship KUMAMOTO, Japan — Two women’s tennis teams will advance from the Kyushu regional finals of the 23rd Pink Ribbon Ladies Tennis Tournament to compete in the national championship, with the regional finals taking place at Park Dome Kumamoto on September 9. The … Read more
Interhigh 2026 Men’s Basketball: Full Qualifier Results & Advancing Teams By Daniel Richardson | Updated June 12, 2024 Japan’s Interhigh 2026 men’s basketball qualifiers have concluded, with 48 teams securing spots in the national championship tournament set for August 2026. The selection process, overseen by the Japan High School Basketball Federation, featured regional playoffs across … Read more
The Origin of Shohei Ohtani’s Bench Celebration: A Nod to Mamiko Tanaka Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s lighthearted bench antics during the 2024 MLB season were inspired by his wife, Mamiko Tanaka’s, background as a professional basketball player. Dodgers bench coach Clayton McCullough recently confirmed that the team’s dugout celebrations, which featured unique gestures … Read more