Sports | Jul 04

Increased interest for sports in Japan

Jul 04 (newsonjapan.com) - Sports is something that is both fun to participate in and fun to watch, and when it comes to the big international championships and competitions, there is an undeniable element of sportsmanship that is also present in the scene.

In this article we are going to dig a little deeper into the general sports interest in Japan and have a closer look at how college sports are also experiencing an increase of interest across the country.

Japanese collegiate programs for American football

When it comes to the college football schedule there’s probably a lot of people who will think of the American college football schedule before anything else. American college sports are the highest ranked in the world when it comes to the general interest in the league and how much college sports are pushed and prioritized in terms of both money, time and other ways of investing.

The interest in college sports in the US have set an example for the importance of prioritizing young athletes, both when it comes to giving the athletes opportunities, but also when it comes to taking sports seriously. The college schedule is something that inspires lots of players around the world to perform better and work harder in their younger years as athletes and have inspired lots of collegiate programs for American football in Japan too. The programs are divided into East Japan (東日本) and West Japan (西日本) and contain eight leagues divided into two tier programs.

Get move involved in Japanese and international sports

Finding joy in either participating in or watching sports, whether it’s on a national or international level, is something that is easily accessible to most people. The patriotism that is often present when it comes to the big, international competitions is something that is inspiring to many and when the Olympic games are on the program, there is usually also often a more united front in the countries that are participating. You can get a full overview of our sports related news here, so that you can get a more detailed look into what you can be excited about watching going forward.

Watching sports with friends and family is something that is very popular and catching up on the news before meeting so that you can share the best and latest details about what you are watching will be highly appreciated by everyone.

MORE Sports NEWS

Tsukiji Market Site to Transform into 50,000-Seat Stadium

The site of the former Tsukiji Market is set for a major transformation, including a stadium with a capacity of 50,000 people and a launch pad for flying cars.

Ohtani Sets New Record for Most MLB Home Runs by a Japanese Player

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani has surpassed Hideki Matsui to become the Japanese player with the most home runs in Major League Baseball, hitting his 176th homer.

Ohtani Chooses Hawaii for His Dream Winter Home

Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani, famed for his dual role as a pitcher and hitter, has embarked on a personal project that marries his love for nature with luxury: building a winter home in Hawaii.

< 2 3 4 5 >

Japanese Yen Slides to 34-Year Low, Hits 158 Against the Dollar

In a significant movement in the foreign exchange markets, the Japanese yen has once again depreciated, crossing the 158 mark against the U.S. dollar. This level marks the weakest the yen has been in approximately 34 years, signaling ongoing economic pressures and potentially major shifts in Japan's financial landscape.

Brave Seven-Year-Old Rescues Kidnapped Four-Year-Old Sister

In a remarkable display of bravery and quick thinking, a seven-year-old girl in Kitakyushu successfully rescued her four-year-old sister who had been kidnapped. The incident, which unfolded on April 13th, began when the siblings were approached by a stranger while playing on the street.