Sep 28 (Sumostew) - It seem everybody is raving about the young wrestler Hokuseiho and it's not just you... even the great Yokozuna Hakuho saw the potential in him when he was just 7 years old.
What was it about Hokuseiho that put a sparkle in Hakuho's eye? In this video, we explore the reasons Hokuseiho could potentially reach the coveted rank of yokozuna and why Mongolians have dominated the rank for 2 decades.
Kozo Iizuka, a former senior official convicted in a 2019 car crash in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, that killed two people and injured nine others, has died at the age of 93. Iizuka passed away in October, reportedly due to natural causes.
The Governor of Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan has expressed his view that there were no illegalities in his election campaign. The remark came as some are accusing him of violating the public offices election law over the use of a PR company in the campaign. (NHK)
Cough medicine shortages have been ongoing for over a year in Japan, creating significant challenges for both patients and healthcare providers. Hospitals and pharmacies report dwindling stocks, with some relying on alternative solutions like medicated patches.
A renowned Japanese photographer based in New York, Yasuomi Hashimura, known for his groundbreaking contributions to American advertising photography, died after being pushed on the street by a man.
A wake for Princess Yuriko of Mikasa was held at her residence within the Akasaka Estate, attended by members of the Imperial family, including Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress.
Ozeki Champion Kotozakura has expressed his joy at winning his first career title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament that ended on Sunday. He said he hopes to "catch up" to his late grandfather, former Yokozuna Grand Champion Kotozakura. (NHK)
Japanese baseball superstar Ohtani Shohei has received his third MVP award in Major League Baseball and his first in the National League. (NHK)
Initiatives to turn Osaka into the 'holy ground' of F1 are gaining momentum as discussions around building a new circuit have begun.
The Baseball Hall of Fame ballot is being mailed to 400 members of the Baseball Writers Association of America this week, and that ballot includes 14 candidates appearing for the very first time.
An EXCLUSIVE look into the life (and eating habits) of Japan's Elite Youth Soccer Players at the GAMBA soccer academy in Osaka! 41 kids live, eat and train together to become professional soccer players. (Japanese Food Craftsman)
BWF TV is the official channel of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), where we bring to you live, catch-up and delayed streaming of the big events on the HSBC BWF World Tour (BWF TV)
Japanese Major Leaguer Ohtani Shohei has won the Silver Slugger Award in the National League's designated hitter category for 2024. It is his third career winning of the prize, which he won for the second straight year. (NHK)
Two players from Japan’s Nadeshiko League have taken the rare step of publicly accusing their club of harassment, naming Diossa Izumo FC as the site of alleged sexual and power harassment by the team’s head coach.
