Christa Deguchi, the reigning Olympic gold medalist in the women’s 57kg judo category, is set to make a guest appearance on ABEMA during the middle day of the July Grand Sumo Tournament. The broadcast will feature the judoka sharing her technical perspective on the differences between the two traditional Japanese disciplines, specifically highlighting the constraints … Read more
The Japan women’s national basketball team will face South Korea in a two-game international friendly series on August 13 and August 14, 2026, as part of their final preparations for the upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The matches, scheduled to be broadcast by Fuji Television, serve as a critical benchmark for the Japanese squad … Read more
Fuji Arte, a Japanese company specializing in manufacturing staffing and outsourcing services, has expanded its corporate social responsibility initiatives by providing direct support to professional athletes, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner Isabely Lemos. This partnership highlights the company’s broader strategy of integrating global talent management with the promotion of combat sports, leveraging the discipline and … Read more
FC Tokyo hosted a sustainability media roundtable on July 8, 2026, to detail the club’s environmental and social governance (ESG) initiatives and long-term community goals. According to a press release from Tokyo Football Club Co., Ltd., the event served as a forum for journalists to examine how the JLeague side integrates sustainable practices into its … Read more
Ryukyu Golden Kings Sign Kiefer Ravena: New Addition to Okinawa Roster Okinawa Basketball Corp. officially announced on July 3, 2026, the signing of Kiefer Ravena, confirming the veteran guard will join the Ryukyu Golden Kings for the upcoming B.League season. The transaction marks a significant roster move for the Okinawa-based club as they continue to … Read more
Shuto Nagano Announces Return to FC Tokyo in Major Soccer Move Shuto Nagano, the Japanese midfielder, has officially returned to FC Tokyo, according to a press release from the J.League club on June 27, 2026. The announcement marks a significant development in the midfielder’s career, as he rejoining the team where he began his professional … Read more
SHINSHU MATSUMOTO TopEVOLVE 3×3 Circus Unveils Summer Spectacle at Matsumoto Castle Japan’s 3×3 basketball scene will heat up this summer as the SHINSHU MATSUMOTO TopEVOLVE team hosts the “TopEVOLVE 3×3 circus” event at Matsumoto Castle on July 18-19, according to a press release from the team’s parent company, Matsushita Co. The two-day festival combines high-stakes … Read more
Shiga Lakes, the professional basketball club competing in Japan’s B.League, has donated a mobile basketball hoop to the Adogawa Sports Center in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture. The initiative, announced by the organization as part of its “B.LEAGUE Hope” social responsibility program, aims to expand accessible sports infrastructure for local youth and foster community engagement through … Read more
BOSS Open 2026: Stuttgart Prepares for the Grass Court Transition The BOSS Open returns to the TC Weissenhof in Stuttgart, Germany, for the 2026 season, marking a critical transition for professional tennis players moving from the clay of Roland Garros to the grass courts of the summer circuit. As a primary ATP 250 event, the … Read more
ENEOS Reaffirms Commitment as Official Sponsor of Japan Wheelchair Basketball Federation By Daniel Richardson | Archysport June 12, 2024 Energy company ENEOS Holdings has announced its continuation as an official sponsor of the Japan Wheelchair Basketball Federation (JWBF) for the 2024-25 season, reinforcing its support for both elite national team programs and grassroots wheelchair basketball … Read more