Reigning Olympic champion Uta Abe received the International Judo Federation's top individual accolade for women for the second straight year.
In Shanghai, the duo earned the top score among Japan's three teams entered in the ice dance competition at the Four Continents.
Kagiyama built a big lead after the short program at the Four Continents, and that continued in the free skate. He won the title by more...
Kagiyama was the final competitor on an evening of outstanding skates at the Four Continents and put forth a dynamic combination of power and presentation.
At the Nagoya Women's Marathon in March, Japanese runners vying to make the Olympic team will have to beat the national record set by Honami Maeda...
The sport's global governing body awarded hosting rights to Japan for the 2026 women's lacrosse tourney and the men's extravaganza a year later.
Insights on success in sports from snowboarder Mitsuki Ono, basketball player Yuki Togashi, boxer Kenshiro Teraji and surfer Kana Nakashio.
SLIM's technology expands the possibilities for lunar exploration by unmanned vehicles. It opens the way for Japan to become a key player in space development.
Veteran ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi won the Four Hills Tournament for the third time, becoming the sixth man to achieve the feat in the event's 72-year...
After a banner year in 2023 for Japanese figure skaters, there are realistic expectations for a plethora of notable accomplishments once again in 2024.