Judo: Murao Sanshiro Eyes All-Japan Glory as Tokyo Prepares for Weight-Class Showdown With the All-Japan Judo Championships set to begin on April 26 at Nippon Budokan, reigning Paris Olympic silver medalist Murao Sanshiro declared his intent to compete with full determination, signaling a pivotal moment in his return to Japan’s premier domestic judo stage after … Read more
Eimei High School secured a 4-1 victory over Kaifu High School in the opening round of the 79th Spring Shikoku Regional High School Baseball Tournament on April 25, 2026, at JA Agri Anan Stadium in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture. The win marked Eimei’s first game in the tournament as the second-seeded team from Kagawa Prefecture, … Read more
White Birch Academy Wins Three Weight Classes at 53rd Tokachi High School Judo Spring Tournament White Birch Academy’s judo team delivered a strong performance at the 53rd Tokachi High School Judo Spring Tournament held on April 19, 2026, at the Otaru Town Comprehensive Gymnasium and Martial Arts Hall in Hokkaido, Japan. The squad secured second … Read more
Hikari Shiraishi Defeats Hewitt Son in Straight Sets to Reach Singapore ITF Semifinals Singapore — In a commanding display of form, Japanese qualifier Hikari Shiraishi advanced to the semifinals of the Singapore World Tennis Tour II 2026 with a straight-sets victory over Cruise Hewitt, son of tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt, on Friday, April 24, 2026. … Read more
Kyoto, Japan – April 23, 2026 – After a decade-long absence, Kyoto Prefecture Police will have a representative at the All-Japan Judo Championships as officer Nakao Kosuke prepares for his debut in the open-weight division at the Nippon Budokan on April 26. The 27-year-old judoka, who joined the Kyoto police force in 2023 as a … Read more
FC Machida Zelvia Advances to ACL Final with 1-0 Win Over UAE Champions, Yuki Soma Scores Winner On April 21, 2026, FC Machida Zelvia secured a historic 1-0 victory over Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League Elite semifinal second leg, booking their place in the tournament final. The Japanese club, playing away in Saudi Arabia, … Read more
B1 League: Tomita Tops Japanese Scorers as Shiga Lakes Secure Vital Win April 6, 2024 – In a tightly contested B1 League clash that carried significant playoff implications, Shiga Lakes forward Ryoma Tomita delivered a hallmark performance of composure under pressure, leading all Japanese players in scoring while helping his team secure a crucial victory … Read more
Seiko Watanabe Claims Historic First All-Japan Women’s Judo Title in Open Weight Division Yokohama, Japan — In a stunning display of skill and determination, 26-year-old Seiko Watanabe from Fukushima Prefecture captured the All-Japan Women’s Judo Championship in the open weight division on February 19, 2024, defeating seasoned rivals in her tournament debut to claim Japan’s … Read more
Kansai University and Doshisha University will meet in the opening game of the 2025 Kansai Student Baseball Federation season on Saturday, April 18, at 1:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). The matchup marks the first contest for both teams in the spring league, which features six universities from the Kansai region competing for a chance … Read more
WUHAN, China — In a gripping finale that tested nerves and resilience, the Japanese duo of Uesugi Kaito and his partner seized victory in the Wuhan Open 2 doubles final on Saturday, overcoming a deficit to clinch the ATP Challenger title in straight sets. The match, held at the Wuhan Tennis Center under clear skies … Read more