Natsumi Tsunoda, the reigning 2024 Paris Olympic gold medalist in the women’s 48-kilogram judo division, shared a rare look into her life outside the competition mat on July 28, posting updates to her official Instagram account that showed her enjoying a traditional summer festival in a black floral yukata and glasses while holding a cold … Read more
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Koji Uehara has voiced his strong opposition to proposals considering a shift to a seven-inning format in high school baseball, arguing that the traditional nine-inning structure preserves the dramatic narrative of the game. Uehara shared his perspective on the ongoing discussions surrounding tournament pacing and player workload in Japanese amateur … Read more
Rui Hachimura Headlines Ariake Arena Showdown The Japan men’s national basketball team is set to face South Korea in an international friendly match at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. Forward Rui Hachimura, who plays for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, has been named to the roster for the upcoming fixture, according to tournament organizers and national team … Read more
Japanese model and television personality Aki Higashihara shared a heartfelt reflection on Instagram regarding her child’s participation in the Inter-High School Championships (Zenkoku Koko Sogo Taiiku-taikai), capturing a milestone moment for the young judoka competing on the national stage. Aki Higashihara Reflects on Child’s National Judo Journey On August 13, 43-year-old television personality Aki Higashihara … Read more
The Path from Hardwood Courts to the Water Long before she ever steered a fiberglass hydroplane across the waters of the Marugame region, Nakazawa spent her school days entirely focused on basketball. The transition from team-court athletics to the solo, split-second tactical decisions of hydroplane racing required a complete athletic reinvention. According to regional sports … Read more