Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October. She must now decide whether she’ll ...

Women aren’t permitted to enter the sumo ring. Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, did not present the Prime ...

It appears that Japan's first female prime minister will not be trying to upend a centuries-old tradition: the idea that ...

A 21-year-old Ukrainian sumo wrestler who fled the Russian invasion has won an elite-level sumo competition in Japan, where he’s been lauded for his rapid rise in the hyper-competitive sport.

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki is only 21 but has moved just one step from the top rank of Japan’s national sport. In an ...

Japan achieves a world-first national sweep of both Red Bull BC One titles on home soil. Now in its 22nd year, Red Bull BC One, the world's biggest one-on-one annual breaking competition, brought ...

The Colts became mistake-prone. The Packers wasted opportunities. The Lions got pushed around. The Chiefs fell out of a playoff spot. Both conference leaders looked ordinary Sunday and other top teams ...

[Recap] November Tournament Day 1 (Opening Day) GRAND SUMO Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ...

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 20, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.