Former professional soccer player Shiho Shimoyamada, who once played in Japan’s Nadeshiko League and for international teams, is turning her personal struggles with menstruation during sports into a push for change. (News On Japan)

A seven-year-old mare named Padmarwat, based at Saga Racecourse, extended her losing streak to 114 races on May 18th, setting a new national record for consecutive defeats in Japanese horse racing. (News On Japan)

The "Red Bull 400," billed as the world's toughest 400-meter race, was held on May 17th at the Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo. The venue, known for hosting international ski jumping competitions, challenged participants to climb a 37-degree slope under intense physical strain. (News On Japan)

The opening race of the Kyojo Cup, a women-only motorsport competition, was held on May 12th at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture, where Okinawa-born driver Ongane Miki claimed a podium finish. (News On Japan)

The Sano International T20I Tri-Series 2025 concluded on May 11 at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Japan, with Thailand emerging as the tournament champions. (News On Japan)

A founding member of Kyushu Pro Wrestling and one of its most recognizable stars, Mentai☆Kid, is preparing to retire after 17 years in the ring. (News On Japan)

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, who is set to retire in June, gave an interview in Tokyo on May 8th, where he expressed a positive stance toward Japan’s potential bid to host future Olympic Games, saying such a move would be "highly welcomed" if the conditions are right. (News On Japan)

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the national tournament, a high school softball game was held for the first time at Hanshin Koshien Stadium. (News On Japan)

Horse races at the Banei Racecourse in Obihiro, Hokkaido, have been canceled for the third consecutive week due to a widespread outbreak of equine influenza among racehorses. (News On Japan)

A group of German adventurers have launched an ambitious trek across Japan as part of what they call "Cybox Season 25," documenting their journey from the northernmost tip of the country in a vlog-style diary rich with cultural observations, physical endurance, and personal reflection. (News On Japan)

The Japan Sumo Association announced the rankings for the Summer Tournament, which will open at Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 11th. Ozeki Oonosato, who secured his third championship during the Spring Tournament, will aim for his first promotion to yokozuna, starting from the top position on the East side. (News On Japan)

Japanese pro golfer Saigo Mao has clinched her first major overseas tournament in the United States, sinking a birdie putt to beat four rivals in a one-hole playoff. (NHK)

Kazuki Tomono of Daiichi Juken Group performed his new short program for the upcoming season targeting the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics during the Prince Ice World show held in Yokohama on April 26th. (News On Japan)

A public flower offering was held on April 23rd at Koshien Stadium in memory of former Hanshin Tigers manager Yoshida Yoshio, who passed away in February at the age of 91 following a stroke. Many fans gathered to pay their final respects. (News On Japan)

ここ数年で、スポーツベッティング（スポーツ賭博）は世界中で急速に注目を集め、日本国内でもその人気が広がりを見せています。 (News On Japan)

The torch to be used in the relay for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics has been unveiled for the first time at the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue. (News On Japan)

It is the third practice by Yokozuna and Ozeki, who were held in the Grand Sumo Chiba Tour. (Twilight Melancholy)

Sports betting is often seen as a game of chance. Many believe that winning comes down to being lucky. While luck can play a role in short-term results, it’s discipline that separates successful bettors from casual gamblers in the long run. (News On Japan)

Yokozuna Hoshoryu performed a powerful unryu-style dohyo-iri ring-entering ceremony on March 30th as part of the Grand Sumo Dedication at Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture. (News On Japan)

The Hanshin Tigers, the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows are the baseball teams to watch in Japan this season, with their impressive performances coming from notably talented players. (News On Japan)