As Sunday Morning host Takako Zenba chuckled on air over a televised judo clip, social media erupted with public criticism over her reaction to an athlete being bitten on the arm during the 20th Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan. Takako Zenba Laughs on Air During Sunday Morning Broadcast In the quarterfinal match, Japanese … Read more
Japan secured its third mixed team judo title at the Asian Games on December 3, defeating Kazakhstan 4-0 in the final at the Aichi International Arena to capture the nation’s ninth gold medal in the sport. Kazakhstan Final Sweep Caps Four-Win Run The mixed team event served as the final judo competition of the Games. … Read more
The South Korean national football team suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Uruguay in an international friendly match, leaving domestic media outlets starkly contrasting their current rebuilding phase with Japan’s established organization under head coach Hajime Moriyasu. Soccer media in South Korea reported widespread gloom following the result, pointing directly to a widening competitive gap … Read more
Japan’s medal total at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya reached 217 on October 1, driven by a surge of five medals in judo and four in wrestling, according to reporting by topics.smt.docomo.ne.jp. By the 22:00 announcement on the 12th day of competition, the Japanese delegation captured nine gold, two silver, and six bronze medals, … Read more
The U-21 Japan national football team advanced to its fourth major Asian tournament final on September 30, defeating U-21 Uzbekistan 9–8 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the Asian Games semifinals, according to tournament reports. Under head coach Go Oiwa, the squad has managed rigorous tournament schedules by utilizing sweeping roster changes throughout the … Read more
At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on September 30, Japanese judoka Hayato Kondo and his younger sister Mizuki Kondo achieved a rare sibling golden double, capturing titles in their respective weight classes at the IG Arena. Hayato Kondo, 25, secured the men’s 60-kilogram division gold, while Mizuki Kondo, 21, claimed the top podium spot in the … Read more
The Japan Basketball Association has entered into a growth partnership with Dentsu Inc., formalizing an agreement designed to accelerate the commercial and competitive expansion of the sport nationwide. Announced on Oct. 1, 2026, the collaboration tasks the Tokyo-based firm with assisting the governing body across multiple operational fronts under the banner of “ONE Basketball.” The … Read more
Uruguay secured a 4–1 victory over South Korea in an international friendly on September 28, reversing a 3–1 defeat to Japan just four days prior. The decisive win in Seoul ended an eight-match winless run and marked the first victory for manager Diego Forlán in his debut stint. Darwin Núñez scored twice to break a … Read more
The Japan Rugby Football Union announced the squad and training schedule for the Sakura Sevens, the women’s national rugby sevens team, ahead of their upcoming assembly in Nagoya. The team will hold a training camp from September 29 through October 5, utilizing facilities across Nagoya and Nisshin in Aichi Prefecture. During the training window, the … Read more
Seiko Gakuin High School secured its sixth and 20th overall Fukushima prefectural title on Sept. 28, 2026, defeating Konan High School in a dramatic 10th-inning walk-off during the final of the 78th Autumn Tohoku District High School Baseball Fukushima Prefecture Tournament at York Iwaki Stadium. Extra-Inning Drama at York Iwaki Stadium The championship match went … Read more