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
Emergency Helicopter Landing Halts Fukuoka High School Baseball Tournament Match A Fukuoka Prefectural High School Baseball Tournament game was suspended for approximately 30 minutes on July 11 after a doctor helicopter was required to land at the Ogori City Baseball Stadium to attend to a nearby medical emergency. The game between Fukuoka Maizuru and Kyusandai … Read more
The Ibaraki Sabers American football team recently hosted a flag football experience event in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, aimed at introducing the non-contact version of the sport to local business leaders and community members. The event was organized in coordination with the Mito 21 Society, a group composed of business owners and executives from the central … 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
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) has partnered with Karatsu City for a second consecutive year to produce a promotional campaign for the city’s furusato nozei (hometown tax) donation program. The initiative, which features a 2021 Tokyo Olympics judo men’s 100kg category athlete, includes promotional footage shot on location in Karatsu. NJPW and Karatsu City deepen local … Read more
Naomi Osaka has secured a place in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon after a victory over the world No. 1. The 14th-seeded player navigated a challenging fourth-round match at the All England Club in London. A Breakthrough Performance on Grass The match, held on the seventh day of the tournament, saw Osaka overcome the top-seeded opponent. … Read more
Shimane Judo Advisor Suspended for 1 Year Over Alleged Physical and Verbal Abuse The Shimane Judo Federation has imposed a one-year suspension on a 20-something male teacher at Kaisai Junior High School in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, following allegations of physical punishment and harsh verbal treatment of judo team members, according to official records and reports … Read more
The Kenpoku Sports Association Judo Tournament, held June 28 at the NCV Fukushima Arena in Fukushima City, showcased regional talent across multiple youth and junior high school divisions. The event served as a focal point for local judo development, drawing participants from across the prefecture to compete in both team and individual categories. Tournament Results … Read more
The Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun has awarded the 76th Kumamoto Nichi-nichi Shimbun Prize to photojournalist Shisei Kuwabara, honoring his contributions to society, culture, and regional development. The awards ceremony, a long-standing tradition in Kumamoto Prefecture, recognizes individuals whose professional excellence has brought distinction to the region and impacted the national consciousness. Shisei Kuwabara: Documenting the Minamata … Read more
Tenshi High School Judo Club Challenges Tradition with ‘Hair Salon’ Project According to a statement from Tenshi High School, the school’s judo club has launched a “hair salon” initiative, allowing students to experiment with hairstyles as part of their extracurricular activities. The move has sparked conversations about self-expression in Japanese sports culture, with officials describing … Read more