Racing at the Japan Swim, Matsushita, now 19, won the 200 individual medley on Saturday night, posting a winning time of 1:56.35. Matsushita led seven swimmers under the 1:59 mark, with Kosuke ...

the women’s 100-meter breaststroke offered a tight finish on the second night of the Japan Swim in Tokyo. Clocking a time of 1:06.21, Satomi Suzuki emerged victorious, with Reona Aoki taking ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan’s Daichi Kamada, left, celebrates with teammates, Takefusa Kubo, center, and Kaoru Mitoma, right ...

Ikee Rikako is "very happy" after meeting the World Championship qualifying time in the 100m butterfly at the 2025 Japan National Swimming Championships. The Japanese swimmer, who announced in ...

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium. Second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo ensured the Samurai Blue secured ...

A rapidly intensifying low-pressure system was unleashing heavy snow and strong winds across much of Japan, stretching from northern to western regions, with central Tokyo expected to see up to 1 ...

OSAKA, Japan—The Japanese have been drinking sake since the eighth century. Back then, it was believed the rice-based liquor warded off ghosts. Today, it has a stronger spirit to contend with ...

Japan is known for being one of the most fashion-forward places on the planet. Does it deserve its reputation? On the ground, the fashion landscape is changing. Japan’s luxury fashion market has ...

Forty-eight per cent of year 6 students fail national standards for swimming and water safety, new research shows. There is little improvement in skills going into high school, with children who ...

The spiciest ramen is served in a black bowl. Japan’s favorite comfort food comes in various guises. Some ramen aficionados give top rank to Hakata ramen in Fukuoka for its combination of pork ...

The NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Committee announced the qualifiers for the 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. The ...