The Japanese national team is set to make its historic debut in the sport of jiu-jitsu at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Often described as “chess on the mat,” the discipline emphasizes ground-based submission grappling. While jiu-jitsu has been a part of the Asian Games program since the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang edition, Japan’s participation marks a … Read more
Konan and Teikyo Asaka advanced to the next round of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship Fukushima Prefecture Tournament following a series of first-round matches held on July 10 at venues including York Kaiseizan Stadium in Koriyama. The opening day of the tournament featured 10 first-round games across multiple sites, establishing the early momentum … Read more
Wakayama Prefectural Minoshima High School will compete in the 108th National High School Baseball Championship Wakayama tournament starting July 10, despite a previous two-month ban on external games following an internal bullying scandal. The school announced its participation on July 8, confirming the team’s return to competitive play. The decision to enter the tournament follows … Read more
Shingo Kunieda Makes Official Debut in Wheelchair Basketball Shingo Kunieda, the former world No. 1 in wheelchair tennis, made his official competitive debut in wheelchair basketball on July 6, 2024. Kunieda announced the milestone via his official X account, marking a transition from his dominant career on the tennis court to a new challenge in … Read more
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is removing Nordic combined from the Winter Olympic program starting with the 2030 Games, while maintaining snowboarding’s parallel giant slalom event. This decision follows a strategic review of the Winter Olympic program aimed at balancing athlete quotas and venue requirements for future host cities. Why is Nordic combined being removed … Read more
The Aomori Prefecture high school baseball community finalized preparations for the upcoming summer tournament on Friday, conducting rehearsals for the opening ceremony. Student athletes from Aomori Technical High School participated in the dress rehearsal, practicing the march-in procedures to match the official announcement schedule. The tournament, a staple of the regional sporting calendar, serves as … Read more
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