Japan and Korea Republic continue their preparations for the FIFA World Cup 26 with friendlies against co-hosts Mexico and USA.

Endo mentioned that facing the World Cup hosts, the United States and Mexico, is undoubtedly an important test. "Both are strong teams, and we must be fully prepared." He believes that even though the ...

Nissin held tasting events in Japan to promote Cup Noodle and teach people how to eat it. The most successful was held on Nov. 21, 1971, in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district. It targeted young adults ...

Riddle’s reign lasted just over a month before dropping the belt to Zack Sabre Jr. at NJPW Windy City Riot. That was in April 2024, and he has not wrestled for New Japan since. Riddle explained why on ...

Earlier today, New Japan Pro-Wrestling unveiled the bracket for this year's New Japan Cup. The 48-man field is the largest ever in the history of the tournament. 16 individuals are receiving first ...

Eric Sondheimer is the prep sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He has been honored seven times by the California ...

Japan is fresh off an Asian Cup appearance in 2019 and ready to tackle the global stage at the World Cup in Qatar. Could they sneak into the knockout stage?

Japan bids the World Cup farewell after its World Cup last-16 penalty shootout defeat by Croatia on Monday, but the team and its fans left lasting memories that won the Asian nation plenty of ...

New Zealand qualify for quarter-finals with 10-try win at Exeter's Sandy Park. Full-back Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores ...

In hindsight, we probably underestimated Japan, a side whose past three participations at the Women’s World Cup have included a famous triumph in 2011, a runners-up place in 2015, then losing ...

Defending champion Fiji has conceded a try after two minutes but countered with five of its own to take a bonus point from a ...

India managed to seal a 3-2 win vs Japan in their second Asia Cup fixture, in Rajgir on Sunday. Mandeep Singh showed ...