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Golf: Miyuu Yamashita becomes youngest "queen" on Japan LPGA Tour
Kyodo - Nov 14
Miyuu Yamashita won the Ito En Ladies golf tournament Sunday, securing her place as the season points leader and making her the youngest "queen" in Japan LPGA Tour history at 21 years, 103 days.
England beats Japan 52-13 in Rugby test match
NHK - Nov 13
Japan's national rugby team has lost to England in a test match in London. The score was 52-13.
Japan first team to arrive in Qatar for FIFA World Cup
thesportsgrail.com - Nov 10
The first batch of players, mostly from the J-league, and officials were officially welcomed by Japanese ambassador to Qatar Satoshi Maeda at a function held at Radisson Blu Hotel Doha which will serve as Samurai Blue residence for the next few weeks.
Baseball: Ohtani finishes behind Aaron Judge in Players Choice Awards
Kyodo - Nov 06
Shohei Ohtani missed out on consecutive Players Choice Awards on Friday, with New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge claiming the pair of accolades won last year by the Los Angeles Angels two-way star.
Yokohama F Marinos beat Vissel Kobe 3-1 for 5th J.League title
Japan Today - Nov 06
Yokohama F Marinos sealed the J-League first-division championship on a hectic final day of the season Saturday, beating Vissel Kobe 3-1 as title rivals and two-time defending holders Kawasaki Frontale overcame FC Tokyo 3-2 despite being reduced to 10 men.
Japan's roster for soccer World Cup in Qatar announced
NHK - Nov 02
Japan's national soccer team has announced its 26 players for the 2022 World Cup opening this month in Qatar.
The Fascinating Tale of the "Weirdest" Name in Sumo Wrestling
Sumostew - Nov 02
Sumo wrestler names have different meanings but the direct translations online don't reflect the great significance of sumo wrestler names.
55-year-old 'Kazu' sets soccer league record as oldest player to score
NHK - Oct 31
Miura Kazuyoshi has set a new record as the oldest player to score in the highest level of the Japanese amateur soccer league.
All Blacks edge past Japan in Tokyo
AFP - Oct 29
The All Blacks were made to work hard for a 38-31 win over Japan in Tokyo yesterday as they kicked off their northern hemisphere tour.
Former Celtic and Japan international Shunsuke Nakamura retires from football
newsonjapan.com - Oct 25
Shunsuke Nakamura officially retired from football after his Yokohama FC defeated Roasso Kumamoto 4-3 in the J-League 2 on Sunday, October 23.
Ice Pack or Heat Pad, Which is the Best?
newsonjapan.com - Oct 25
It is common to have injuries during sports, exercise, or jogging. After an injury, the next natural step is to find an effective way to relieve pain as soon as possible.
World's top amateur makes history at the Japan Open
golfmonthly.com - Oct 24
Japanese amateur, Taiga Semikawa, is flying up the World Rankings and has now made history at the Japan Open, as he becomes the first amateur winner in its 95 year history.
Former Japan int'l soccer player Masato Kudo dies at 32
Japan Today - Oct 23
Former Japan international Masato Kudo, a J.League star who also had stints in Major League Soccer and Australia, has died aged 32 after a short illness.
Japan's badminton association apologizes for wrongdoings
NHK - Oct 22
Japan's badminton governing body has apologized for a series of scandals and improper conduct involving staff members and published reprimands of its senior officials. But there was no announcement of resignations.
Why is Tamawashi so good against Terunofuji?
Sumostew - Oct 19
In this essay, I discuss the unique strengths of Tamawashi, sumo's oldest active wrestler in Makuuchi (sumo's top division), and why these strengths are effective against the dominant Yokozuna Terunofuji after he has given away 4 gold stars to the veteran wrestler.
NBA Preview: Washington Wizards Open The Season Against The Pacers
newsonjapan.com - Oct 18
The start of a new NBA season brings with it hopes of a deep run in the playoffs for many of the teams involved in the competition.
