HOKUTO, Hokkaido--Zushihocky, this northern city's bizarre, eerie-looking official character known to induce a double take, was named Japan's most unforgettable local mascot. The ghostly white ...

But what if you want to further immerse yourself in the classical culture of Japan, partaking of Japanese cuisine and also watching very large men slam into and grapple with each other? Not a problem, ...

The board of directors of the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) unanimously voted to recommend Kiribayama's promotion at an extraordinary meeting on May 31. Later that day, a ceremony to inform the ...

This year marks a milestone for the Japan Sumo Association, as its predecessor, Dai Nihon Sumo Kyokai, was established in 1925. In the 100 years since, the sumo world has overcome many hardships, ...

Sumo is often referred to as Japan’s national sport but it’s America's pastime that is unquestionably this country’s one true obsession. Why is baseball so popular? It’s a complicated ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on Tuesday released a commemorative 500 yen coin for the World Exposition that opens in Osaka this weekend. The coin, featuring the Expo's official mascot Myaku-Myaku on one ...

Earlier, on the 16th, videos and photos were also released showing Kershaw, his children, and Dodgers players watching and learning about the traditional Japanese sport of sumo wrestling.

In 1934, Babe Ruth stepped foot in Japan, and he was greeted like royalty. He wasn’t alone; he was with Lou Gehrig, Jimmie ...

Sumo, as a result of Terunofuji’s recent retirement, now also has its own elite group of 12. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.

Endo, a makuuchi-division wrestler from Anamizu in the prefecture, said, “I’m glad if my sumo fights convey my passion to people.” Add TheJapanNews to your Google News feed. Japan Oct.-Dec. GDP ...

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SLOVAKIA TRAVEL, the national organisation for the promotion of tourism, is bringing to life the mascot of the Slovak exposition at the EXPO ...