Olympic gold medalist Natsumi Tsunoda recently appeared on the Fuji TV variety program Pokapoka, where the discussion surrounding her competition judogi took an unexpected turn toward its valuation. During the broadcast, the conversation highlighted the unique status of gear worn by elite athletes, drawing attention from both fans and the sports collecting community. The Value … Read more
Airi Yamaguchi, a kickboxer, secured a knockout victory in her professional debut, utilizing a diverse combat arts background to dominate her first outing. Yamaguchi’s performance, highlighted by precise kicking techniques, marks the start of a professional trajectory supported by her father and a multi-disciplinary training regimen. Airi Yamaguchi’s Professional Debut and Knockout Performance Airi Yamaguchi … Read more
B.League Players from Tokushima Hold Youth Basketball Clinic in Yoshinogawa City By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport | Published June 24, 2024 Four professional basketball players from Tokushima Prefecture participated in a community outreach event on June 21, teaching fundamental skills to elementary school students in Yoshinogawa City as part of efforts to grow grassroots … Read more
Mashiki Judo Club Makes History with First National Title for Kumamoto Prefecture The Mashiki Judo Club has secured a historic victory at the All Japan Boys and Girls Judo Tournament, marking the first time a team from Kumamoto Prefecture has captured the national championship. The young athletes traveled to the prefectural office this week to … Read more
All-Japan Intercollegiate Judo Championships 2023: The Broadcast That Made Judo Feel Alive Again Daniel Richardson June 6, 2026 12 min read The 2023 All-Japan Intercollegiate Judo Championships wasn’t just another university tournament. With **Tatsunori Hagakure** and **Ayumi Tanemoto** calling the action from the Kodokan’s historic dojo, the broadcast became a masterclass in how commentary can … Read more
As the 2025 National University Judo Championship approaches, the Japanese sports world is abuzz with anticipation. The tournament, which pits the nation’s top university judo teams against each other in a battle for the title of “Student Japan’s Best,” has seen a dramatic shift in momentum following the unexpected exit of last year’s champions, Toho … Read more
Judo’s Evolution on Display: Why This Week’s Broadcast Is More Than Just Competition By Daniel Richardson | May 24, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan Tokyo’s Kodokan Institute will host a masterclass in judo this week—not just in technique, but in the sport’s quiet revolution. As the International Judo Federation (IJF) prepares for its 2026 Judo World … Read more