The Japan men’s national basketball team secured a silver medal at the 20th Asian Games after a hard-fought 56–67 defeat against South Korea in the final at Aichi International Arena on Sept. 20, marking the program’s first podium finish since the 2014 tournament. Team captain Atsuya Ogawa highlighted the squad’s growth and expressed gratitude for … Read more
During the ninth day of the September Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, a dramatic upset unfolded when 23-year-old Yamafuji, competing as the Sandanme 12th wrestler from the 出羽海 (Dewaumi) stable, defeated Akira from the 阿武松 (Abumatsu) stable with an outer leg trip, according to reports from ABEMA. The match pitted a lean … Read more
During a guest appearance on an ABEMA broadcast covering Rally Paraguay—a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) that concluded on August 30—Olympic gold medalist and prominent Japanese judoka Uta Abe discussed her passion for American automobiles, highlighting a high-performance vehicle equipped with over 300 horsepower that she purchased despite its manufacturer having already exited … Read more
The delegation from Thanh Hoa province contributing to Vietnam’s contingent for the Asian Games includes five total members spanning coaching and athlete roles across four distinct disciplines, according to official sport delegation lists. The selections cover track and field, sepaktakraw, wrestling, and judo, positioning local representatives within key technical and competitive branches of the national … Read more
Paris Olympic silver medalist Sanshiro Murao celebrated his 26th birthday surrounded by celebratory cake and glowing sparklers, sharing a message of resilience with supporters as he looks ahead to the next phase of his competitive judo career. The 90-kilogram judoka, competing for JES Elevator, marked his milestone birthday by posting updates to his personal social … Read more
Japanese-born judoka Kosuke Mashiyama announced an unprecedented career shift on October 28, confirming via Instagram that he has acquired Mongolian citizenship and will compete under the Mongolian flag in upcoming international events, including the Olympic Games and World Championships. Mashiyama, a 27-year-old former member of the Japanese national judo team, shared a photograph of a … Read more
After a life-altering accident in an open-air bath, 1984 Los Angeles Olympics judo gold medalist Yasuhiro Yamashita has opened up about the physical reality of his recovery. In a television interview, he explained that a sudden loss of consciousness caused a two-meter fall. The Hakone Hot Spring Fall That Changed Everything Yamashita, the 69-year-old former … Read more
Kei Nishikori has resumed high-intensity training sessions, including early morning practices with 20-year-old world No. 16 Holger Rune, as he prepares for a return to the ATP Tour. The veteran Japanese star is utilizing these sessions to regain match fitness and timing after a prolonged absence from competitive play due to injury. Nishikori’s Preparation for … Read more
The Mitsui Fudosan Cup: A Catalyst for the Japan Women’s National Basketball Team’s Global Ascent The Mitsui Fudosan Cup has served as a critical developmental bridge for the Japan women’s national basketball team, providing a high-stakes competitive environment that has helped the squad transition into a consistent global contender. By hosting elite international opponents on … Read more
The Japan men’s national basketball team is facing a critical evaluation of its tactical consistency and player management following a volatile stretch of performances, highlighted by a dominant victory over China and a subsequent comeback loss to South Korea. The team’s ability to maintain intensity across different opponent profiles remains the primary hurdle as they … Read more