PARIS, Aug 05 (News On Japan) - Japan, ranked first in the world, defeated second-ranked Italy in the finals in Men's Fencing Team Foil, securing their first-ever gold medal in this event.
After overcoming the host nation France in the semifinals, Japan carried their momentum into the final match, defeating Italy 45-36.
This victory marks the fifth medal for Japanese fencing in this tournament.
Source: TBS
The Yokohama District Court on Monday sentenced a former manager of Bigmotor's Kawasaki branch to a fine of 200,000 yen for damaging public property by cutting azaleas in front of the store.
A lightning strike at a live event venue in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, injured nine people, but none are in life-threatening condition.
The Japan Shogi Association celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday, hosting a commemorative ceremony in Tokyo, along with the unveiling of a newly completed Shogi Hall.
Lime, the world’s largest electric scooter-sharing service, has announced a collaboration with a major insurance company to pursue a full-scale entry into the Japanese market.
A man was arrested in Higashi-Osaka for allegedly abducting three girls, one of whom has died, with around 80 empty medicine shells discovered in his home.
The Ariake Urban Sports Park, which will open next month at the former Tokyo Olympic skateboarding site, was previewed Thursday ahead of its official opening on October 12.
The Japanese boxing superstar Naoya Inoue remained the undisputed world super-bantamweight champion when Irish challenger TJ Doheny dropped to his knee and quit in the seventh round because of an apparent back injury on Tuesday. (The Guardian)
Takeru Kobayashi (46), who made a name for himself as the 'Speed-Eating King' with six consecutive victories in American hot dog eating contests, has announced his retirement from competitive eating.
The world's first esports tournament to penalize players for sleep deprivation was held, introducing a special rule that deducts points for lack of sleep.
The thrill of live betting lies in the real-time action and the ability to make quick decisions that can lead to big wins.
Major League Baseball star Ohtani Shohei posted a homer and a stolen base on Friday, becoming the first MLB player to record 43 home runs and 43 stolen bases in a single season. (NHK)
In 1936, during the Berlin Olympics, Japan set a new world record in the marathon, securing both a gold and a bronze medal, igniting national euphoria. However, these two medals carried a hidden story.
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