Japanese rice-turned "power balls" were a relatively unknown secret ingredient in the success of Team Japan's strong-performing athletes at the Paris Olympics.
From Tokyo 1964 to Paris 2024, Japan's judo team has excelled, securing medals and showcasing remarkable talent and strategic evolution in each Olympic Games.
After winning 58 Olympic medals at Tokyo 2020, Japan collected 45 at the Paris Games, including 20 gold, and earned medals in 16 different sports.
There are always judgment calls and reasons for criticism of judges and even athletes at the Olympics, but responding by defamation should never be allowed.
Teddy Riner came up big for the host nation against Tatsuru Saito to deny Japan a gold medal in the final judo event of the Paris...
The large crowds make the drama of Olympic victory or defeat all the more compelling. "These are what the Olympics are supposed to be," said Hifumi...
On the same day that Hifumi Abe won his second Olympic gold medal, sister Uta's quest to repeat as champ ended with a stunning loss in...
Unforced errors were a pivotal factor in Osaka's straight-sets defeat to Angelique Kerber in the Olympic first-round tennis match in the French capital.
After a sensational showing at Tokyo 2020, where Japan collected 58 Olympic medals, there are big expectations for the nation's athletes in France.
Reigning Olympic champion Uta Abe received the International Judo Federation's top individual accolade for women for the second straight year.
In Doha, Japanese judoka collected five gold medals and 11 individual medals in 10 weight classes at the World Judo Championships.
It's fair to say that the recent Tokyo judo tournament narrowed down the competition for a spot on the national team going to the Paris Olympics.
