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Olympic Judo Gold Medalist Natsumi Tsunoda Speaks on “Preparation” in Chichibu & Yokose Town Stamp Rally Begins

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Natsumi Tsunoda knows what it takes to conquer the world stage. Fresh off her gold-medal victory in the women’s 48kg division at the Paris Games, the decorated judoka traveled to Chichibu to deliver a keynote address centered entirely on “junbiryoku”—the foundational local principle of preparation. Olympic Champion Natsumi Tsunoda Brings Judo Discipline to Saitama Prefecture … Read more

Hokkaido Police Judo Tournament: Officers Compete in Sapporo

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Police officers and station personnel from across Hokkaido gathered in Sapporo to demonstrate their proficiency and hone their tactical readiness at the annual Hokkaido Prefectural Police Judo Tournament. The competition serves as a core component of the department’s ongoing physical conditioning and martial arts training programs, emphasizing rigorous discipline and practical self-defense techniques. Tournament Structure … Read more

Kei Nishikori Competes in US Open Singles Qualifying in New York

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Kei Nishikori stepped onto the hard courts in Flushing Meadows during the US Open singles qualifying rounds, showcasing his backhand under the pressure of a Grand Slam preliminary draw. News agency coverage from the venue documented Nishikori as he worked through early-round preparations in New York. Flushing Meadows Qualifying Breathes New Life Into Nishikori’s Major … Read more

Uta Abe and Tsumugi Sone Set Sights on Gold at Judo World Championships

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Japanese judo stars Uta Abe and Miku Takaichi, alongside teammate Uta Abe’s fellow national team members, formally outlined their competitive ambitions ahead of the upcoming international championships during a send-off ceremony that drew widespread attention from sports officials and fans alike. Uta Abe, the reigning Olympic champion, addressed the gathering to emphasize the rigorous preparation … Read more

Yuto Shimaba Wins First Inter-High School Judo Championship in Men’s 100kg Division

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Yuto Shima of Tenri High School captured the boys’ 100-kilogram judo title at the national high school athletic meet, the Inter-High School Championships, held on Dec. 8 at venues including the Wakayama Big Whale. The victory marks a breakthrough performance for Shima, who navigated a competitive field to secure his first-ever championship in the weight … Read more

Akane Yamaguchi Wins China Open Badminton Women’s Singles Title

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Akane Yamaguchi captured the women’s singles title at the China Open, navigating a demanding bracket in Changzhou before encountering an unexpected challenge from the tournament’s oversized mascot during the post-match celebrations. China Open Victory and Mascot Encounter Japanese badminton star Akane Yamaguchi secured the women’s singles championship at the China Open, adding another major title … Read more

Akane Yamaguchi Struggles With Tournament Mascot at China Open

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Japanese badminton star Akane Yamaguchi experienced a moment of visible discomfort during an interaction with the tournament mascot at the China Open, according to reports from Taiwanese media. The encounter, which circulated widely on social media, showed the world-class athlete struggling to react to the mascot’s energetic behavior during the event’s festivities. Akane Yamaguchi and … Read more

Bambitious Nara and Rohto Pharmaceutical Host Basketball Clinic in Kashiba City via Corporate Hometown Tax Donation

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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

Ibaraki Sabers’ Flag Football Experience Event for Local Business Leaders | Photo Credit: Mito 21 no Kai

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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

Breaking Tradition: How the Judo Community is Embracing Hairstyle Freedom

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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