Departing chairman guided J. League through growth and turbulence From a landmark broadcasting deal to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mitsuru Murai helped the league reach financial stability and gave it the tools to develop future ... 2022.03.16
Controversial Beijing Olympics reach finish line Japan had its best-ever showing at a Winter Games with 18 medals in an event that will be remembered for its complicated circumstances as much ... 2022.02.20
Defending champion Frontale primed for another title run as challenges mount Dynastic Kawasaki Frontale start the J. League campaign as the favorites, but the road to another title will not be easy. 2022.02.17
Beijing Games offer radical contrast to Tokyo’s fight against COVID Olympic Games Executive Director Christophe Dubi stressed that the IOC’s experience in Tokyo last summer has guided its approach to the ongoing Winter Games in ... 2022.02.14
Yuma Kagiyama and Shoma Uno hoping to reach even greater heights after Beijing success After finishing on the Beijing 2022 men’s figure skating podium, silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama and bronze-winning Shoma Uno are looking forward to spending much more ... 2022.02.11
Yuzuru Hanyu fails to land quad axel as gold medal hopes fade Hanyu ended his third Olympic appearance with 283.21 points, far below the 317.85 he achieved in Pyeongchang but above his 280.09 from Sochi. 2022.02.10
Japan’s women’s hockey team sets sights on podium ahead of quarterfinal clash For Japan, advancing to the knockout tournament is nothing short of a historic achievement in just its fourth Olympic appearance. 2022.02.09
Beijing Games’ outdoor events take place a world away in chilly Zhangjiakou Compared with the world of glass, pavement and concrete surrounding competitions in central Beijing, Zhangjiakou is a bubble of an entirely different nature. 2022.02.07
Meet the ‘fanyus,’ the passionate yet chaotic force behind Yuzuru Hanyu The two-time Olympic champion’s fandom, which spans borders, cultures and generations, is one of figure skating’s most passionate — and polarizing. 2022.02.06
Beijing welcomes the world to controversial Winter Olympics Although Beijing was able to begin its edition on schedule — unlike the troubled Tokyo Games — these Winter Olympics have also been marked by ... 2022.02.04