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Day 1 of the 42nd Iizuka International Wheelchair Tennis Tournament – Emperor’s Cup & Empress’s Cup – Men’s Singles 1st Round: Arai Daisuke Wins 2-0 | Iizuka Sports Resort “The Retreat”, Fukuoka Prefecture Chikuho Green Space

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The 42nd Japan Open wheelchair tennis tournament got underway on Tuesday, April 22, 2026, at the Iizuka Sports Resort Tennis Courts and the Chikuho Prefectural Green Space Tennis Courts in Fukuoka Prefecture, with defending men’s singles champion Dai Arai beginning his title defense with a straight-set victory in the first round. The Japan Open, officially … Read more

Taira Youth Judo Class Opens in Iwaki City

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Taira Junior Judo Class Kicks Off Fresh Season in Iwaki City The Taira Judo Association has officially launched its youth program for the year, welcoming a new cohort of students to the mats in Fukushima Prefecture. On April 9, the organization held the opening ceremony for the Taira Junior Judo Class at the Iwaki City … Read more

Ibaraki Robots Snap Losing Streak With 84-82 Victory Over San-en in B.League B1

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Ibaraki Robots Snap Losing Skid with Narrow Victory Over San-en NeoPhoenix The Ibaraki Robots found their rhythm at the right moment Sunday, securing a hard-fought 84-82 victory over the San-en NeoPhoenix at the Adastria Mito Arena. The win serves as a critical turning point for the East District squad, effectively halting a three-game losing streak … Read more

B.League B1: Ibaraki Robots Fall to San-en, Suffer Third Consecutive Loss

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San-en NeoPhoenix Secure Victory as Ibaraki Robots Fall to Three-Game Losing Streak The Ibaraki Robots continue to struggle in the B.League B1 landscape, sliding to a three-game losing streak following a 71-89 defeat against the San-en NeoPhoenix on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The contest, held at the Adastria Mito Arena, saw Ibaraki struggle to maintain … Read more