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The football game has had numerous tactical schemes over its long history, and they are all aimed at winning the game.

Keio University professor Nakamura highlighted research showing that participation in sports and leadership activities during childhood could lead to higher future earnings. Studies found that boys involved in high school sports earned 4.2% to 14.8% more than their peers 11 years after graduation, while similar research indicated that women benefited even more.

Across Japan, participation in citizen marathons has been steadily declining. In Aichi Prefecture, a citizen marathon with a history of over 50 years will come to an end in 2024.

A professional gamer from Toyama Prefecture has made waves in the esports world, securing third place in the Street Fighter 6 category at the World Cup held in Saudi Arabia this August.

Japan is a country rich in cultural heritage and sporting tradition, captivating audiences worldwide.

Armwrestling, often referred to as "tabletop martial arts," has gained prominence through a unique family in Miyagi Prefecture. This family—a father, mother, and daughter—are collectively aiming for global armwrestling competitions.

Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani proved moving to the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent was a good move when he won the World Series with the MLB franchise back in October.

Junichi Inamoto, a former midfielder for the Japan national soccer team and a player for Nankatsu SC in the Kanto League Division 1, announced his retirement on December 4th during a press conference held in Tokyo.