Japan has solidified its place at the top of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) men's baseball world rankings after winning the World Baseball Classic while Chinese Taipei's disappointing performance saw them drop out of the top three.

Hosts Japan have qualified first for the International Skating Union (ISU) World Team Trophy in figure skating.

Defending men's singles champion Shoma Uno added another gold to hosts Japan's haul at their home International Skating Union (ISU) World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, and the United States' Madison Chock and Evan Bates triumphed in the ice dance on the final day.

Former wheelchair tennis champion Shingo Kunieda of Japan, who retired in January, spoke on his career experiences and his future after he was awarded the People's Honour by the Japanese Prime Minister following an influential career.

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has hailed a record-breaking World Baseball Classic during a virtual meeting of its Executive Board, held today.

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto defended her women's singles title at her home International Skating Union (ISU) World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama.

Japan's home favourites Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara claimed the first gold medals of the International Skating Union World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, collecting the pairs title.

Japan claimed their third World Baseball Classic (WBC) title after defeating the United States in an intense low-scoring final that ended 3-2 at the LoanDepot Park in Miami.

Japan came from behind to beat Mexico 6-5 thanks to Munetaka Murakami's two-run ninth inning double in the World Baseball Classic semi-final in Miami in another incredible game.

Japan topped the medal table at the 2023 World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup in Markham, Canada, as they claimed three golds, two silvers and one bronze.

Defending champions the United States crushed fierce rivals Cuba 14-2 in Miami to reach the final of the World Baseball Classic.

Defending champions the United States reached the semi-finals of the World Baseball Classic after beating Venezuela 9-7 in a thrilling match at Miami.

The Guardian Girls Global Karate Project, an initiative against gender-based violence, will be presented at the residence of the ambassador of Japan to Spain Nakamae Takahiro.

Japan continued their dominance as they defeated Italy 9-3 in Tokyo, while Mexico edged past Puerto Rico 5-4 in a thrilling contest in Miami to set up a huge semi-final between the two sides at the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Japanese-funded improvements to the Solomon Islands' main airport in its capital Honiara have been completed in time for this year's Pacific Games.