The Japan national football team prepares to face Venezuela in an international friendly on March 28, following a 3-1 victory against Uruguay on March 24, with manager Hajime Moriyasu widely expected to implement a significant squad rotation to evaluate emerging talent and manage player fatigue. Squad Rotation and New Opportunities Against Venezuela With only three … Read more
The Japan national football team enters a new era of international competition during the first FIFA match window following the 2026 World Cup, facing Uruguay under manager Hajime Moriyasu as the squad accelerates a generational transition marked by the international retirement of longtime captain Wataru Endo. Navigating a Post-World Cup Transition Following the conclusion of … Read more
The Meiji Yasuda J1 League season unfolds with intense competition across Japan’s top-flight division, where clubs battle for the championship shield, continental qualification, and survival in the table. When clubs finish level on points in the standings, league organizers apply precise tiebreakers: goal difference first, followed by total goals scored, and finally the head-to-head records … Read more
Fifteen athletes representing the Japan national team head into the International Judo Federation Grand Slam in Switzerland, featuring competitors from over 78 countries. The tournament marks a crucial stop on the international judo calendar as athletes chase vital ranking points for upcoming global championships. Japanese Contingent Highlights Global Field The Japanese delegation features a mix … Read more
The Japan men’s national basketball team opened their campaign at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with a dominant 45-point victory, setting an aggressive early tone for Team Japan ahead of the official opening ceremony. Playing at the Aichi International Arena, the squad controlled the floor from the opening tip to secure a convincing result … 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