Kyoto, Japan – April 23, 2026 – After a decade-long absence, Kyoto Prefecture Police will have a representative at the All-Japan Judo Championships as officer Nakao Kosuke prepares for his debut in the open-weight division at the Nippon Budokan on April 26. The 27-year-old judoka, who joined the Kyoto police force in 2023 as a … Read more
School Commute Accident Shapes Lifelong Bond Between Teens in Fukuoka On a September morning in 2023, a collision between a light vehicle and a bicycle in Fukuoka City changed the course of two teenagers’ lives. The incident occurred near a rice paddy path where spider lilies bloomed along the roadside — an ordinary route for … Read more
Hachimura Eyes Aggressive Approach for Lakers-Rockets Playoff Clash The intensity of the NBA postseason is returning, and for Rui Hachimura, the stakes have never felt more immediate. As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to tip off their first-round series against the Houston Rockets on April 18 (April 19 Japan time), the 28-year-old forward is signaling … Read more
Legacy of Grit: Waseda University Baseball Legend Toru Nomura Dies at 89 The Japanese baseball community is mourning the loss of Toru Nomura, the former head coach of the Waseda University baseball team, who passed away on April 8, 2026. Nomura was 89. According to reports, he died from pneumonia, and funeral services will be … Read more
Balancing the Tatami and the Office: Inside the High-Stakes World of Park24 Judo In the specialized ecosystem of Japanese sports, few structures are as distinct as the corporate team. For the elite athletes of the Park24 judo club, the challenge is not merely defeating an opponent in the dojo, but mastering the dual identity of … Read more