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.
Trailing 25-23 at the halfway point, Japan's fencing squad came on to capture three of the final four contests against France at the Grand Palais.
The two-time world champion fell to South Korean 16th-seeded opponent Sebin Choi, ending her Olympic title hopes in the French capital.
Team Japan has studied and practiced hard for its Olympic challenges. Now as the 2024 Games begin, it is time to give our full support to...
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were among the dignitaries at a ceremony, which was held three weeks before the Paris Olympics, in Tokyo.
Baseball held our attention with Shohei Ohtani's achievements and the WBC, but there were top sports highlights in many fields up to the last days of...
The IOC must understand that what is important is not Russian athletes' rights to participate in competitions, but the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine.
Japan's first constitution tells us to "Cherish harmony above all else," and today it is remarkable women who are leaving their indelible mark on our world.
Tokyo Olympian Misaki Emura becomes the first Japanese woman to reach number one in the world rankings in an individual fencing discipline.
Fittingly, the Argentine legend scored the first goal in the French club's tour-opening win over Kawasaki Frontale.
