The Saga Shogyo High School women’s judo team secured a runner-up finish at the prestigious Koshiki High School Judo Tournament, claiming second place two years after their previous final appearance. Competing at the Teruha Sekisui House Arena in Fukuoka’s Higashi Ward, the squad fell just short of the championship title during the second day of … Read more
Judo Gold Medalist Natsumi Kakita Retires in 2026 After Tokyo 2020 Triumph By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport | Updated: June 10, 2024 Natsumi Kakita, the 33-year-old judoka who won gold in the women’s 48kg category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, has announced her retirement from competitive judo effective January 2026. The announcement comes after … Read more
Natsumi Tsunoda Embraces Life Beyond the Tatami Following Retirement For years, the name Natsumi Tsunoda was synonymous with absolute dominance on the judo mat. As the gold medalist in the women’s 48kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Tsunoda established herself as one of the most formidable athletes in the history of the sport. … Read more
"Japanese Pro Baseball Salary Negotiations: Median Contract Worth ¥20M as Only 46.22% of Players Report Satisfaction"
Here’s the verified, original article built exclusively from the primary sources and live fact-checking: SoftBank Hawks Lead NPB in Average Salary as Players Report Mixed Satisfaction in 2026 Contracts By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief, Archysport TOKYO — April 27, 2026 The SoftBank Hawks lead all 12 NPB teams in average player salary for the 2026 season, … Read more
Ryuju Nagayama Announces Birth of Second Child Following World Championship Success Japanese judo star Ryuju Nagayama is celebrating a major victory off the tatami. The Paris 2024 Olympic medalist and current world champion announced the birth of his second child on April 12, sharing the news and a photo of the recent sibling with his … Read more
Wolf Along Defends 10 Million Yen Prize, Dominating Six Challengers in ABEMA Special In a high-stakes display of athletic dominance, Wolf Along successfully defended a 10 million yen prize on April 11, 2026, by defeating six consecutive challengers during a special event hosted by the internet television platform ABEMA. The challenge, titled “Get 3 Counts … Read more
Japan Finalizes National Judo Roster for 2026 World Championships in Baku The All Japan Judo Federation (AJJF) has officially completed its selection process for the individual event representatives heading to the World Judo Championships this October in Baku, Azerbaijan. Following a high-stakes selection tournament in Fukuoka, the federation’s strengthening committee met on April 5 to … Read more