Sota Fujii (23) defended the Oi title for a sixth consecutive year after winning Game 6 of the best-of-seven match at the Shogi Kaikan in Tokyo, with challenger Takuya Nagase (33), a ninth-dan, resigning after 151 moves.
Hanshin Tigers achieved the fastest league championship in history on the milestone of their 90th anniversary, marking their first Central League victory in two years. Streets across Kansai erupted in excitement and celebration as baseball fans gathered to witness the moment.
The Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center, which served as a venue during the Tokyo Olympics and has been familiar to residents for 30 years, has been converted into an ice rink and will open on Saturday, September 6.
Toyota Arena Tokyo, the new home stadium for B1 B-League Division 1 (B1) team Alvark Tokyo, completed in Aomi, Tokyo, was unveiled to the press on the 28th.
A breakin competition was held on August 16th at Granship in Shizuoka City, where participants engaged in heated dance battles. Breakin, also known as breakdancing, was added as a new sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics, drawing growing attention worldwide.
A summer tour of professional sumo was held in Sapporo on August 17th, drawing large crowds who enjoyed the powerful matches up close.
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, which decided to change coaches mid-season, held its first training session under new head coach Shingo Shibata, 40, as it begins its push to return to the J1 league within a year.
Japan has long been known for its rich martial arts tradition. From the precise throws of judo to the striking artistry of karate and the high-paced battles of kickboxing, the country has produced countless fighters and styles that are respected worldwide.