Japan’s sumo association turns 100 – but the sport’s rituals have a much older role shaping ideas about the country

In the mid-19th century, Japan was relatively isolated from the Western world. Most Americans knew almost nothing about the ...

Forever Young and Ryusei Sakai are leading Japan’s racing revolution | Izenberg

Together, Forever Young and Ryusei Sakai have forged the kind of bond between horse and rider that spells greatness.
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L.A. artist-made Shohei Ohtani murals created in hometown in Japan

MORIOKA, Japan - Wall paintings of Shohei Ohtani created by L.A. muralist Robert Vargas have recently been unveiled in the ...

2025 Kinoshita Group Japan Open: Cirstea [51st] vs. Uchijima [81st] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview

Preview the the 2025 Kinoshita Group Japan Open match between Sorana Cirstea vs. Moyuka Uchijima, plus betting odds, insights ...

Japan’s Heaviest Diplomats: How Sumo Wrestlers Took Over London | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

For the first time in 34 years, Sumo wrestlers brought Japan’s ancient sport to London, and the event turned into an ...

The Tigers’ Next Big Move Might Come from Japan–and It’s Not Who You Think

As Detroit evaluates its offseason plans, a Japan free-agent target stands out as a potential difference-maker for a team ...

Is South Africa vs Japan on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Springboks clash

South Africa vs Japan is due to kick off at 4.10pm GMT on Saturday 1 November at Wembley Stadium in London. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Premier Sports 2, with coverage on ...

Celebrate Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series championship with our commemorative page print

USA TODAY Sports has crafted a commemorative page print to celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers' latest World Series championship.