Aichi-Nagoya 2026 celebrates 2,000-days-to-go milestone with series of videos
Organisers of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya have released a series of videos to mark 2,000 days until the event.
Japan to receive 100 million doses of Pfizer vaccine by June as Tokyo 2020 looms
Japan is to receive 100 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by June - one month before the Olympic Games get underway in Tokyo.
Mochizuki features in Japan's win against Pakistan in Davis Cup World Group I
Former junior world number one Shintaro Mochizuki featured for Japan in the country's comprehensive win against Pakistan in World Group I of the Davis Cup.
Japan set to name Tokyo 2020 softball squad
The Japan Softball Association (JSA) is set to announce its final Olympic roster on March 23, following the completion of a training camp in Okinawa.
Junior Wimbledon champion Mochizuki to make Davis Cup debut for Japan
Former junior world number one Shintaro Mochizuki is set to make his Davis Cup debut as Japan face Pakistan in the World Group I at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad.
Japan Inclusive Football Federation pledges to support Para Football worldwide
Para Football co-founder Sam Turner has described the Japan Inclusive Football Federation (JIFF) as a "real role model" after it pledged to support the new foundation's efforts.
Athletes could receive exemptions to enter Japan when state of emergency lifts
Athletes could be permitted to enter Japan when the current state of emergency is lifted next month, it has been reported.
Tokyo 2020 publishes guidebook to highlight Great East Japan Earthquake recovery
Organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have published a media guidebook as part of its efforts to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Japanese Paralympic groups reportedly hold concerns over Tokyo 2020
Japanese Paralympic sporting groups have reportedly expressed concern that the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games may help to spread coronavirus.
Stadium in disaster-hit region to host Japan women's final group game at Tokyo 2020
The Japanese women's football team are set to conclude their group stage campaign at the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in the region devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Japanese sumo star ordered to retire after second COVID-19 breach
Japanese sumo star Tokitsuumi Masahiro has been ordered to retire after breaking coronavirus rules for the second time.
"Very limited" supply of COVID-19 vaccine set to delay wider rollout in Japan
Japan's Vaccine Minister has conceded the country's rollout will be delayed as it will have a "very limited" supply until April.
Japan begins rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations as healthcare workers receive jab in Tokyo
Japan has begun vaccinating healthcare workers against COVID-19 just over five months before the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are due to open.
Shoko Ota: The Paralympic medallist who swapped skis for taekwondo
Shoko Ota, three times a Winter Paralympian in skiing events, is now making tracks to become a Summer Paralympian as she targets appearing at the Tokyo 2020 Games, where taekwondo is due to make its Paralympic debut.
Olympic venues undamaged by strong earthquake off Fukushima
Three venues outside of Tokyo were reported to be undamaged by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake which struck off the Eastern coast of Japan yesterday.
