Alice Lau Man-yee Trades Office for Pickleball Court Hong Kong’s Director of Home Affairs, Alice Lau Man-yee, stepped off the clock and onto the court to promote community fitness, squaring off with colleagues in a fast-growing racket sport ahead of the territory’s annual mass participation event. According to local reporting, Lau recently finished a workday … 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
Hokkaido High School Basketball: Sapporo Mountain and JAL Hokkaido Women’s Teams Secure Finals Berths By Daniel Richardson | Published June 20, 2024 | Updated June 20, 2024 Sapporo, Japan — Sapporo Mountain High School and JAL Hokkaido secured their spots in the finals of the 2024 Hokkaido High School Basketball Championships after dominant performances in … Read more
Hokkaido Dominates All-Hokkaido High School Judo Championships with Six Women’s Titles According to official results from the All-Hokkaido High School Judo Championships, Hokkaido athletes secured six of the seven women’s weight categories, with Kumagai Shina of Hokkaido claiming her second consecutive title in the women’s 78kg division. The event, held at Sapporo Sports Park Arena, … Read more
The stage is set for a historic conclusion to the 2026 Spring Hokkaido High School Baseball Tournament. On Sunday, May 31, the championship final will feature a clash between Clark Memorial International and Asahikawa Shihou, marking the first time in 24 years that two teams from the Northern Hokkaido region have competed for the spring … Read more
Hakodai Hakuryo, Nanae Secure Semi-Final Spots in Hakodate Spring Qualifiers The road to the regional championship narrowed significantly this week as the Spring High School Baseball Hakodate Branch Qualifiers reached a critical juncture. In a series of high-stakes matchups held at TO Ocean Stadium Hakodate, Hakodai Hakuryo and Nanae High School both punched their tickets … Read more
Offensive Explosion in Kitami: Abashiri Minamioka and Engaru Advance in Spring Qualifiers The crack of the bat echoed through the crisp April air at Kitami City Stadium on April 10, marking a high-octane start to the Kitami branch qualifiers for the Spring Hokkaido High School Baseball Tournament. In a day defined by offensive dominance and … Read more
Asahikawa Branch Qualifiers: Furano Dominates, Kyokuei Edges Out Kyokuryu in Spring High School Baseball Action The road to national glory in Japanese youth sports is paved with grueling regional qualifiers, and the Spring High School Baseball Branch Qualifiers in Hokkaido are no exception. On May 8, the Asahikawa branch witnessed a stark contrast in competition, … Read more
Riku Okada Claims First All-Japan Title, Sets Sights on Asian Games Gold Riku Okada has officially announced his arrival on the national stage. The 23-year-old standout from Sapporo captured his first title in the men’s 90kg category at the All-Japan Selected Judo Weight Category Championships, securing his place as Japan’s representative for the upcoming Asian … Read more