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
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 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 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 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
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 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
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
The Saga Shogyo High School women’s judo team secured a runner-up finish at the prestigious Koshiki High School Judo Tournament, claiming second place two years after their previous final appearance. Competing at the Teruha Sekisui House Arena in Fukuoka’s Higashi Ward, the squad fell just short of the championship title during the second day of … Read more
Kashiba City conducted a basketball clinic on July 11, funded through a corporate version of the “Hometown Tax” (Furusato Nozei) donation from Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The event aimed to promote youth sports development and community engagement in the Nara Prefecture region. The basketball clinic, held on July 11, was organized by Kashiba City using … Read more