Web Magazine about Japan Sports
Web Magazine about Japan Sports
According to the news report in Japan on January 28, Gaku Shibasaki of Kashima Antlers will transfer to the UD Las Palmas of Liga Espanola on a permanent deal. The Antlers had a training camp in Thailand, but Shibasaki did not participate in the camp. He has already departed to sign a contract with the Las Palmas, so his press …
There was a ring entering ceremony (Japanese say “Dohyo iri”) of Kisenosato who became a new Yokozuna at Meiji Shrine, located in Tokyo. This is a trademark of sumo wrestling, the sumo wrestler who became the Yokozuna must shows the first ring entering in Meiji Shrine. There were 18,000 spectators in Meiji Shrine, they cheered to Kisenosato’s ceremonial entrance …
The practice match of Urawa Reddiamonds was held in January 23 2017, the Reds played against the Okinawa SV in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The Reds worked out in Okinawa and it was their first match in this year. The Okinawa SV is a football team of Regional Leagues, ex-Japanese international Naohiro Takahara is also playing in this team. Both …
On January 24 2017, the Nippon Professional Baseball Organization（NPB）announced the additional rosters of Japan national baseball team for 2017 World Baseball Classic. The 8 players playing at NPB such as Shintaro Fujinami and Ayumu Ishikawa were selected. However, most of the Major League Baseball players declined because they prioritized the camp of the team. So Houston Astros Norichika …
On the 15th day of the 2017 January Grand Sumo Tournament, there was the match of Ozeki Kisenosato vs. Yokozuna Hakuho in January 22 2017. Kisenosato beat Hakuho by “Sukuinage” that mean “Beltless arm throw”. So Kisenosato was 14 wins and 1 loss and he won the January Grand Sumo Tournament. It was Kisenosato’s first victory in …
On the 12th day of the January Grand Sumo Tournament, there was the match of Ozeki Kotoshogiku vs. Sekiwake (Junior champion) Tamawashi in January 19 2017. Tamawashi beat Kotoshogiku by “Oshidashi” that mean “Pushing out”. So Kotoshogiku was 4 wins and 8 losses. He had a losing record 2 tournaments in a row, so he will be demoted to …
In July 6, Lukas Podolski of the Vissel Kobe comes to Japan. About 1,000 fans welcome him at the airport, and the press conference will be held from 12 o’clock in Japan time. Then the conference will be broadcast live by DAZN for Japan and Germany. In Vissel Kobe Podolski’s annual salary is 5 million euros, his contract is …
The Fujieda MYFC of J3 League announced the contract with Chan Vathanaka on a loan deal in January 13. Vathanaka signed the contract of 1 year with the Fujieda MYFC and became the first Cambodian player to play in the J-League. His saraly is unknown and uniform number is 11. He had joined the Fujieda’s practice in November 2016. At that time the …
The Yokohama FC of J2 League announced the contract with Kazuyoshi Miura for 2017 season in January 11 2017. Miura will be 50 years old on February 26 this year, on that day the J-league opener will be held. Miura is the oldest football player who is active in Japan, and he scored 2 goals in 20 matches at last season. …