The 26-member Japan squad for the FIFA World Cup scheduled to start next month was unveiled by national team head coach Hajime Moriyasu on May 15, with the notable absence of Kaoru Mitoma due to injury. Among those who made the cut, Yuto Nagatomo...
The 26-member Japan squad for the FIFA World Cup scheduled to start next month was unveiled by national team head coach Hajime Moriyasu on May 15, with the notable absence of Kaoru Mitoma due to injury. Among those who made the cut, Yuto Nagatomo...
A recent survey showed 84% of people support Japan hosting major international sports events, outnumbering the 13% who oppose the idea. Strong performances by Japan’s national teams in the recent Winter Olympics and the World Baseball...
Women’s figure skating star and Olympic medalist Kaori Sakamoto announced her retirement from competition at a press conference in Kobe on May 13. “Being able to compete is such a special time,” said Sakamoto, 26. “I feel a bit sad [to...