Japanese soccer icon Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal in nearly four years on Saturday, finding the net at the age of 59 as Fukushima United thrashed Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 to advance in the Emperor's Cup.

Bangladesh have secured a direct place in the knockout stage of the men's cricket event at the 2026 Asian Games, which will be held in Nagoya, Japan, in September.

Brazil forward Neymar could not resist poking fun at German economist and football forecaster Joachim Klement after the Selecao's 2-1 victory over Japan proved another of Klement's World Cup predictions wrong.

Brazil appear to have rediscovered their rhythm just before the knockouts as the five-time champions will look to overcome their first knockout hurdle at the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they take on a spirited Japan in a Round of 32 clash in Houston on Monday night.

Anthony Elanga's equaliser helped Sweden qualify for the World Cup's round of 32 following a 1-1 draw with Japan, but while his teammates were celebrating the result, the striker collapsed on the ground in frustration thinking they had not qualified.

This performance in Monterrey suggested something different. It was not merely a win. It was a statement.

Witness Tokyo's iconic Shibuya Crossing transform into a disciplined celebration after Japan's historic World Cup match. Inspired by legendary manga like Captain Tsubasa, the Samurai Blue combine cultural heritage with global sporting excellence.

Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32.

Images of Samurai Blue fans cleaning up World Cup stadiums have garnered them widespread praise, but back in Japan, a post has gone viral complaining men rarely do so at home.

Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on Thursday, three days before his team's opener against the Netherlands.

Microsoft has announced a $10 billion investment in Japan from 2026 through 2029, focusing on artificial intelligence infrastructure, cybersecurity partnerships, and workforce development, according to an official blog post by the tech giant.

A clinical Japan swept past South Korea 4-1 on Wednesday to set up a Women's Asian Cup final against hosts Australia, with the two-time champions putting on a masterclass.

Dhaka and Tokyo explore defence, metro rail, and workforce cooperation

Discover the heartwarming story of Punch, the viral Japanese macaque, and his beloved orangutan comfort toy. Learn about emotional security and resilience.

Experience ninety-two-year-old Hisako Sakai conquering Japan’s Care Esports tournament through Tekken 8 mastery. This competitive milestone proves gaming improves cognitive health and social connection, demonstrating that strategy and patience dismantle traditional barriers regarding aging.

Japan is preparing to launch a public-private artificial intelligence project worth an estimated 3 trillion yen (approximately $19 billion) to develop the country's largest AI foundation model.

Keisuke Honda, one of Japan's biggest football stars in the first two decades of the millennium, said on Tuesday his country has the potential to win the World Cup next year.

Miki Watanabe announces plan during meeting with Chief Adviser Yunus

As Asia's first Nobel laureate, Tagore's visit to Japan created an unprecedented stir among the Japanese people.

A 29-member squad comprising senior and under-20 women's team players, along with a seven-member coaching staff led by Peter Butler, departed for Chattogram on Saturday evening for a 20-day residential camp.