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Japan Beats England 1-0 for First-Ever Win

April 1, 2026 - 03:05
Japan’s national football team secured a historic 1-0 victory over England in an international friendly held on March 31st in London, marking their first win in four encounters against the traditional powerhouse known as the “home of football,” and providing valuable momentum ahead of the FIFA World Cup set to begin in June across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (News On Japan)
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Japan National Team Fine-Tunes Ahead of England Friendly at Wembley

March 31, 2026 - 04:07
Japan’s national soccer team completed final preparations on March 30 ahead of an international friendly against England, scheduled to kick off at 7:45 p.m. on March 31 (3:45 a.m. on April 1 Japan time) at Wembley Stadium in London, marking their last match before the squad announcement for the World Cup set to begin in June across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (News On Japan)
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Who won LCP 2026 Split 1, and what can we expect from Spring Split?

March 31, 2026 - 04:05
The first League of Legends Pacific League Spring Split marked the end of CTBC Flying Oyster's dominance and brought several other surprising twists. (News On Japan)
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How the Premier League became the most popular league in the world: a historical perspective

March 30, 2026 - 12:57
Today, English football is experiencing an unprecedented boom. The Premier League brings together the best players from around the world, sets current trends and attracts the attention of hundreds of millions of fans across the globe. (News On Japan)
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Hokkaido Hosts Rice Sack Sled Championship 2026

March 29, 2026 - 13:11
A unique sledding competition using repurposed rice bags was held in Sapporo, drawing about 390 participants ranging from elementary school children to adults, all competing in a high-energy race for a prize equivalent to 60 kilograms of rice. (News On Japan)
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Kirishima Returns to Ozeki Rank, Vows to Reach Greater Heights

March 25, 2026 - 12:48
Kirishima has been reinstated to the rank of ozeki, declaring his ambition to reach even greater heights, as the Japan Sumo Association unanimously approved his promotion during a rankings meeting and extraordinary board session held on March 25th at Edion Arena Osaka in Naniwa Ward, Osaka, ahead of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, which opens on May 10th at Ryogoku Kokugikan. (News On Japan)
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