Revered Japanese distance race relays idea of peace
taipeitimes.com -- Jan 04
The long-distance road-running relay sport of ekiden is a national institution in Japan, where New Year’s races command massive TV audiences and turn unknown athletes into overnight stars.
Now ekiden’s greatest modern coach believes it can also become a global event on the Olympic stage — and even contribute to world peace.
Ekiden involves teams of runners covering long-distance relay stages of varying lengths, and has been held in Japan for more than a century.
The event took its inspiration from the samurai-era couriers who carried messages between Tokyo and the former imperial capital, Kyoto.
Ekiden is virtually unknown outside of Japan, but Susumu Hara, head coach of the all-conquering Aoyama Gakuin University team, believes it can become popular around the globe.
Vissel Kobe plan to honor Andres Iniesta with statue
newsonjapan.com - Jan 25
The 2022 J1 League campaign is due to begin on 18 February, which means that clubs throughout Japan are already busy launching their new kits, alongside season ticket campaigns to fill an impressive array of magnificent stadiums throughout the country.
Yachtsman plans nonstop-solo Pacific voyage at 83
NHK - Jan 25
Japanese sea adventurer Horie Kenichi has taken a step toward his goal of becoming the oldest person ever to sail solo and nonstop across the Pacific.
Tiny Japanese ski company set to rule Olympic bumps again
Kyodo - Jan 23
A Japanese company has become a world leader in a very specific area of ski manufacturing, with its triangular logo set to be seen at the Beijing Olympic Games on the skis of most of the world's best moguls racers.
Mitakeumi wins New Year sumo tournament
NHK - Jan 23
Mitakeumi beat Yokozuna Grand Champion Terunofuji to win the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Tennis: Naomi Osaka eliminated from Australian Open in 3rd-round upset
Kyodok - Jan 22
Defending champion Naomi Osaka was eliminated from the Australian Open on Friday in a third-round upset against 60th-ranked American Amanda Anisimova.
Japan names Miho Takagi as team captain for Beijing Games
Japan Times - Jan 22
The Japanese Olympic Committee on Thursday named speed skater Miho Takagi as team captain for the upcoming Beijing Winter Games, where the three-time Olympian is expected to contend for multiple gold medals.
6 Online Casino Tricks To Win Like A King
newsonjapan.com - Jan 21
Casino gaming has taken the gaming world by storm.
N-ko Tries Netflix Games | Netflix Anime
Netflix Anime - Jan 20
N-ko tries her hand at Netflix's new games! Have you tried any yet?
Matsuyama clinches 8th PGA tour victory
NHK - Jan 17
Japanese golfer Matsuyama Hideki has clinched his eighth PGA victory, beating his own record for the most tour wins by a Japanese male player.
Japanese gymnastics legend Kohei Uchimura retires
CNA - Jan 15
Japanese gymnastics legend Kohei Uchimura has announced his retirement. Dubbed "King Kohei" for his outstanding success, the 33-year-old has earned a reputation as one of the greatest male gymnasts of all time.
Sumo: Tamawashi ends Terunofuji's unbeaten run
Kyodo - Jan 14
Veteran No. 3 maegashira Tamawashi took advantage of a slipup to snap yokozuna Terunofuji's 23-match win streak Friday and remain within one win of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament lead.
Olympics: Nordic combined skier Watabe to carry flag for Japan
Kyodo - Jan 14
The Japanese Olympic Committee will select veteran Nordic combined skier Akito Watabe as a flagbearer for February's Beijing Winter Games, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.
Japan's next star golfer: Is it Takumi Kanaya or Keita Nakajima? Or will it be both?
golfweek - Jan 13
As the first Japanese winner of a men’s major, Hideki Matsuyama’s victory at the Masters in April is expected to making a lasting impact in golf crazed Japan. But the reverberations from his rise to international golfing star can already be felt in two of the country’s most promising talents.
Live Online Casino Gaming Platforms Proving Popular in Japan
newsonjapan.com - Jan 13
Having been around since the early 1990’s, online casinos are certainly established, and you may have played at a few of them yourself over the years.
Shogo Akiyama possible upcoming trade scenarios
newsonjapan.com - Jan 12
Could the Cincinnati Reds possibly trade left fielder Shogo Akiyama?
Nearly 55, Japan soccer great Miura joins another pro club
devdiscourse.com - Jan 12
Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura has been signed up by another professional soccer club at the age of 54.
