In Shinonsen Town, Hyogo Prefecture, a traditional event known as ‘Chigo Dohyo-iri,’ which prays for the healthy growth of children, was held.
(News On Japan)
Naoya Inoue, the unified super bantamweight champion of the four major boxing organizations, held an open training session at the Ohashi Gym in Yokohama on August 21st. Inoue is set to defend his titles against former world champion TJ Doheny of Ireland on September 3 at Ariake Arena. (News On Japan)
Nakamura Sumire, a 15-year-old Go prodigy who recently moved to South Korea, will become the first Japanese player to compete in South Korea's highest prize women's title match, according to an exclusive report by JNN. (News On Japan)
A baseball tournament for players under the age of 18, named 'Asia Koshien,' will be held for the first time in Indonesia this December, as announced at a press conference in Tokyo. (News On Japan)
Japan's Hideki Matsuyama survived a shaky back nine to shoot even-par 70 on Sunday at the St Jude Championship and win the opening leg of the PGA Tour's season-ending play-offs at TPC Southwind. (abc.net.au)
Japan showcased remarkable performances at the Paris Olympics, winning a record 45 medals. These medalists are rewarded with cash prizes, but how did money become intertwined with the Olympics? (News On Japan)