Parity has been one of the defining trademarks of the J.League since its inception in 1993, with seven teams winning two or more league titles.
Prosecutors are investigating whether Aoki Holdings, Inc. and Haruyuki Takahashi, a Tokyo 2020 marketing official, engaged in unethical business practices.
Led by an explosive offense, Marinos look poised to claim their fifth J.League title this fall.
A 12-match unbeaten streak puts Marinos in contention for the title, moving the club within four points of reigning champion Kawasaki Frontale.
Japan, the defending Olympic men's gymnastics team champion, will compete at the Tokyo Games with four Olympic debutantes, Daiki Hashimoto, Kazuma Kaya, Wataru Tanigawa and Takeru...
Shoma Doi scored a hat trick to lead the hosts to a 5-3 victory in the J. League showdown.
The 2019 Rugby World Cup standout passed his entrance exam for Juntendo University School of Medicine.
Local organizers have unveiled plans for how they'll tackle the COVID-19 pandemic during the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics next summer. In a 54-page report, which...