Inside Japan’s arena boom: Sports, sound and city-building
The sound of taiko drums fills the air as hundreds of people mill around Odaiba on a cloudy…
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Sumo’s Takarafuji, Known for His Durability, Retires at 38
Sumo wrestler Takarafuji, who never missed a match in his professional career, announced his retirement on Thursday, October…
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Utsunomiya Brex Triumph in BCL Asia Final
After losing their first game at the 2025 Basketball Champions League Asia, the Utsunomiya Brex rattled off four…
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | B.League Unveils Best Five Team and Other Awards
The 2024-25 B.League Award show was held on Friday, honoring players and teams for their achievements during the…
SPORTS SHORTS | Canada Trounces Japan at Women’s Hockey World Championship
The Canada hockey national team overpowered Japan from start to finish in the IIHF Women’s World Championship quarterfinals…