Japanese esports powerhouse REJECT has signed an MOU with RTS Management, operator of the world's largest fighting game tournament EVO. The partnership targets event co-creation, player development, and content collaboration. Plus: CAG OSAKA's SFL withdrawal, EVO Japan 2026, and more.
JESU's 'Japan Esports White Paper 2025' reveals the domestic market reached an estimated $105M in 2024, projected to surpass $130M by 2026. With back-to-back Japanese winners at Capcom Cup and a fighting game-centric ecosystem, Japan's esports scene charts its own course.
Mongolian-born Tamawashi tied the all-time makuuchi appearance record at 1,470 on March 10, 2026, took it outright the next day, and pushed it to 1,497. Then a 2-13 in May dropped him to juryo for the first time in 13 years, ending his 1,152 consecutive top-division streak. His 1,793 streak from debut is still alive.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics deploys over 810 cameras to broadcast the Games, with FPV drones chasing alpine skiers at 100mph. At the heart of this revolution? Japanese technology from Sony, Canon, and Panasonic. From cinema-grade cameras to AI-powered replays and ultra-low-latency transmission, here's how Japan's imaging expertise is redefining how the world watches winter sports.
Three of Japan's biggest baseball stars — Munetaka Murakami, Kazuma Okamoto, and Tatsuya Imai — have crossed the Pacific to play in MLB for 2026. Japan's most passionate (and fickle) online baseball community, "NanJ," weighs in with bold predictions. Will these NPB legends thrive or struggle? The debate rages on.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics has introduced FPV drone cameras for the first time in Olympic history. These 100mph first-person-view drones deliver breathtaking footage that makes viewers feel like they're racing alongside athletes — but the high-pitched buzzing has drawn comparisons to the 2010 World Cup vuvuzelas. Here's how Japan and the world are reacting to this broadcasting revolution.
Mizuno and Kaneka's co-developed biodegradable artificial turf "Re Green Grass 9" has been installed at Vantelin Dome Nagoya — a world first for professional sports facilities. Using Kaneka's "Green Planet" biopolymer that decomposes even in seawater, this innovation tackles the growing microplastics crisis in sports infrastructure.
Travis Japan member Shizuya Yoshizawa will appear as a guest on the Japanese live stream of the 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday. Once a basketball kid who dreamed of playing in the NBA, Yoshizawa now bridges Japanese pop culture and American sports. Here's how Japan and the world are reacting.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics medal design is sparking debate worldwide. Its minimalist two-halves concept divided by a single diagonal line draws both praise for Italian elegance and criticism for being too plain. Here's how Japan and the world are reacting to this bold design choice.
The live-action Blue Lock movie revealed Masataka Kubota as Ego Jinpachi at its production event. Led by Fumiya Takahashi, produced by CREDEUS, and releasing August 7, 2026 during the World Cup year. Full cast details and fan reactions from Japan and abroad.
Japan considers cutting high school baseball from 9 to 7 innings by 2028. While 70% of schools oppose the change, heat stroke concerns and player safety drive the debate. How will Japan balance tradition with modern athlete welfare?