The Japan Sumo Association says two wrestlers will be promoted to the second-highest juryo division. One of them has become the fastest to reach the tier in decades.

Niiya Hitomi won the Houston Marathon in the US state of Texas on Sunday, with the second-fastest time on record for a Japanese woman.

Adult children of followers of religious groups who claim to have suffered because of the groups' teachings have set up a body to raise awareness about their plight.

Darvish Yu of the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball says he will play for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic next year.

The coach of Japan's national soccer team has praised what his squad accomplished in their World Cup campaign, which came to an end with a penalty shootout loss to Croatia.

In the men's soccer World Cup, Japan again came from behind to seize victory. Japan defeated former champion Spain 2-1 in a Group E match, advancing to the knockout stage.

In the men's World Cup soccer, Japan's coach Moriyasu Hajime praised his players' tenaciousness and self-confidence.

UNESCO has decided to add a group of traditional Japanese dances performed across the country to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Japan's squad is looking to bounce back from Sunday's loss to Costa Rica. The players have been preparing for a crucial showdown against Spain and they say they are not daunted by the task.

In the men's World Cup soccer finals in Qatar, Japan pulled off a stunning comeback to beat four-time champion Germany 2-1.

Tokyo police will step up security in the bustling Shibuya district from Saturday, as a large number of people are likely to gather there in the run-up to Halloween on Monday.

The World Cup Soccer Tournament in Qatar will begin on November 21, 2022, with the first 32 teams divided into eight groups of four teams each, from A to H. The top two teams from each group will advance to the final tournament.