Japan news media association pledges accurate news for elections On June 12, 2025, the Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association (Nihon Shinbun Kyokai) issued a
Japanese Volleyball Overview Volleyball enjoys widespread popularity in Japan, fueled by a rich history of international success, a passionate fanbase, and cultural phenomena like the
Description of Japanese Basketball Basketball in Japan is a popular but secondary sport compared to baseball and soccer, often considered a “B-tier” sport. Its popularity
Description of Japanese Sumo Wrestling Sumo is a traditional Japanese full-contact wrestling sport, considered the national sport of Japan and deeply rooted in Shinto rituals.
Japanese Association Football Overview Association football, known in Japan as sakkā (サッカー), ranks among the country’s top sports, alongside baseball and sumo. Administered by the
Japanese Baseball Overview Baseball, known as yakyū (野球, meaning “field ball”) in Japan, is the country’s most popular sport, both in participation and spectatorship. Introduced
Top 30 Japanese Sports Expanding the list to the top 30 sports in Japan requires including a broader range of traditional, modern, and niche sports
