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Moriyasu to continue as Japan coach and replaced after Asian Cup by Oiwa

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will continue through next year’s Asian Cup and then step away, the Japan Football Association said in a statement.

 

Why this tofu vendor is a vital part of the community

Akiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia.

 

Hajime Moriyasu says he needs time to decide future as Japan coach after World Cup exit

Hajime Moriyasu had been expected to confirm he’s staying as head coach of the Japan men’s soccer team.

 

Bosnia’s World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest

Far from its European homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina has zealous fans in the American Midwest as it prepares for its second World Cup.

 

Why you may see Japanese soccer fans cleaning up the stadium after World Cup games

Scenes of Japanese soccer fans sweeping stadiums and picking up trash after a match first drew public attention in France in 1998 — Japan’s first appearance in the World Cup.

 

Radio Taiso exercise tradition is a simple yet dynamic way to start the day

Radio Taiso is an exercise program in Japan that comes on the air every morning at 6:30. The program includes 10 minutes of basic calisthenics that people of all ages can do.

 

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19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes wins Japanese GP for second straight victory

Italian 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes has won his second consecutive Formula 1 race, taking the Japanese Grand Prix ahead Oscar Piastri of McLaren.

 

Formula 1: Antonelli and Russell 1-2 in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has taken the pole position for Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian also claimed the pole two weeks ago in China, where he won the first race of his career.

 

F1 hiatus upcoming: Japanese GP will be the last race for 5 weeks due to the Iran war

The Japanese Grand Prix is only the third race of the new Formula 1 season, but it will be the last one for five weeks with events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia called off because of the war in Iran.

 

Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is back. After an abysmal first season with Ferrari in 2025 he was back on the podium two weeks ago at the Chinese Grand Prix.

 

Even Japanese Emperor Naruhito and the royal family are Ohtani fans, make appearance at Tokyo Dome

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Princess Aiko arrived at the Tokyo Dome for Japan’s critical game against Australia and the World Baseball Classic.

 

Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP

Shohei Ohtani put on a giant show in batting practice hours before he hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 in Pool C at the World Baseball Classic.

 

Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

It’s officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.

 

Olympic figure skaters offer wellness tips for weekend athletes. The ‘hard ice always wins’

The figure skaters at the Winter Olympics make it look easy. But these elite skaters can also be vexed with nagging injuries, much like the rest of us who work out, go to the gym or swim to stay fit.

 

Iva Jovic received tips from Novak Djokovic, but those couldn’t help her against Sabalenka

Iva Jovic has received playing tips throughout the Australian Open from Novak Djokovic. They helped until Tuesday when top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka defeated the 18-year-old American 6-3, 6-0 to end her run in Melbourne.

 

Madison Keys beaten by podcast partner Jessica Pegula one minute, and cheering for her the next

One minute, it was Jessica Pegula eliminating Madison Keys, the defending champion at the Australian Open, from the tournament.

 

Canadian Vicky Mboko is a quick learner in defeat in Australia against No. 1 Sabalenka

Vicky Mboko called the fourth-round match at the Australian Open against first-seeded Aryna Sabalenka “a learning curve.”

 

Learner Tien against Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open: It’s deja vu in Melbourne

Learner Tien reached the third round of the Australian Open a year ago, beating Daniil Medvedev in a match that lasted five sets and almost five hours. It’s deja vu.

 

Former No. 1 Plíšková faces stumbling block in comeback: Australian Open champion Keys

Karolína Plíšková is making a comeback, and the globe’s former No. 1-ranked woman is at the Australian Open and doing it the hard way.

 

How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them

Olympians can teach us to redefine what it means to be successful. They face daily setbacks and have to learn to deal with coming up short.

 

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

It’s well established that children have an easier time learning second languages. In recent years, scientists have studied whether being bilingual may help ward off the memory lapses and reduced mental sharpness that come with an aging brain.

 

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Toyota deepens connections in F1 by sponsoring Haas team in 2026

The Haas Formula 1 team will get a new name next season, further showcasing its relationship with Japanese automaker Toyota.

 

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki nears the pinnacle of Japan’s national sport

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki is only 21 but has moved just one step from the top rank of Japan’s national sport.

 

Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has tips for older swimmers, or if you’re returning to the pool

If you’re an older swimmer or returning to the pool after years away, few are more qualified than Rowdy Gaines to guide your workouts.

 

Shohei Ohtani’s 4th MVP award sparks celebrations in Japan

It’s become an annual ritual: Shohei Ohtani wins a Most Valuable Player award and Japan celebrates with newspaper extra editions being handed out at a major train station.

 

Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits

Backward walking, also known as retro walking or reverse walking, may add variety and value to an exercise routine when done safely.

 

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A 21-year-old Ukrainian-born sumo wrestler is surging to the top of the rankings in Japan

Danilo Yavhushyshyn left his native Ukraine 3 1/2 years ago — just after Russia launched a full-scale invasion — and has risen rapidly to stardom in Japan as one of the country’s top sumo wrestlers.

 

Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years.

 

High jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine calls herself an ‘ambassador’ for her country

Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine won only a bronze medal in the high jump on the final day of the world championships in Tokyo. Of course, she was disappointed.

 

Schilder wins women’s shot put at the worlds on the final throw of a grueling day

Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands has claimed a dramatic gold medal in the women’s shot put on her final attempt at the world championships in Tokyo.

 

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