Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Fukuoka to host Fukuoka Football Culture Festival 2026

Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Fukuoka to host Fukuoka Football Culture Festival 2026

The autumn event calendar at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fukuoka presents a sharp contrast between indoor community exhibitions and large-scale outdoor athletic competitions, featuring everything from elite running challenges to a public viewing for J1 League football. Public Screening and On-Field Training at Football Festival Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fukuoka announced that the facility will … Read more

Sanshiro Murao wins world judo title in Baku without conceding a point

Sanshiro Murao wins world judo title in Baku without conceding a point

Japanese judoka Sanshiro Murao secured the title at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, finishing his run through the bracket without conceding a single point or receiving a penalty. Defeating Bekauli in the Third Round Murao opened his path to the championship by facing Olympic champion Bekauli in the third round. It marked their … Read more

南さつま市の中学生が柔道全国大会で初優勝!加世田中・永田結都選手が全中50キロ級を制覇

Yuto Nagata of Buzen Gakuen Junior High School captured the boys’ 50-kilogram division title at the All-Japan Junior High School Physical Education and Sports Festival, securing the first-ever national judo championship in his school’s history. The third-year student from Kaseda Junior High School in Minamishatsuma City navigated a national bracket to claim top honors. Breaking … Read more

Tennis Festa 2026: Join the Excitement at Tennis Lounge Yao!

The Tennis Lounge Yao, located inside the Across Plaza Yao shopping center in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, will host its annual community tennis event on September 23, 2026, according to facility announcements. The holiday program is designed to introduce families and local residents to the sport through complimentary coaching sessions and structured court activities. Event Details … Read more

Kei Nishikori Competes in US Open Singles Qualifying in New York

Kei Nishikori stepped onto the hard courts in Flushing Meadows during the US Open singles qualifying rounds, showcasing his backhand under the pressure of a Grand Slam preliminary draw. News agency coverage from the venue documented Nishikori as he worked through early-round preparations in New York. Flushing Meadows Qualifying Breathes New Life Into Nishikori’s Major … Read more

Akari Matsumoto Takes Silver in Women’s Judo +78kg at Inter-High School Championships

Akari Matsumoto of Soshi Gakuen High School secured a runner-up finish in the women’s 78-kilogram-plus division at the All-Japan High School Athletic Meet, known as the Inter-High, held at the Wakayama Big Whale. The Inter-High Judo Final Match Matsumoto advanced through a demanding tournament bracket to reach the heavyweight final. Competing against top high school … Read more

Yuto Shimaba Wins First Inter-High School Judo Championship in Men’s 100kg Division

Yuto Shima of Tenri High School captured the boys’ 100-kilogram judo title at the national high school athletic meet, the Inter-High School Championships, held on Dec. 8 at venues including the Wakayama Big Whale. The victory marks a breakthrough performance for Shima, who navigated a competitive field to secure his first-ever championship in the weight … Read more

Nabari City Holds Pep Rally for 52 Athletes Heading to 48th Tokai Junior High School General Athletic Meet

Fifty-two young athletes from Nabari gathered at the city’s education center on August 4 for a send-off ceremony ahead of the 48th Tokai Junior High School Sports Festival, which runs from August 5 through August 10 across the four Tokai prefectures, according to municipal reports. Nabari Athletes Prepare for Tokai Regional Competition The regional championship … Read more

Gojo East Junior High School Judo Team Qualifies for Kinki and National Championships

Gojo Higashi Targets Historic Fourth Title The judo team at Gojo Higashi Junior High School is setting its sights high ahead of upcoming regional and national competitions, officially declaring its ambition to secure a fourth national team title. Team representatives visited the mayor of Gojo to outline their training progress and tournament goals ahead of … Read more

Kiso Rio Wins First Judo Women’s 70kg+ Title and Secures Team Double Crown

At the All-Hokkaido Junior High School Judo Tournament, Rio Kiso of the Kamikawa region’s Kitayūkai Dōjō claimed the individual women’s over-70kg championship, securing a dominant double crown after already capturing the team title. Dominant Run to the Over-70kg Title Rio Kiso established her authority on the mat through clinical ground techniques, executing precise ne-waza sequences … Read more