A shock win in 2015 propelled Japan's men into the spotlight and the hope was that 2022 would see the women do the same.
Sometimes, and perhaps more often than we could have dared dream –when Japanese teams dive into the pool of a World Cup, a sort of alchemy occurs. They become Goliath-slaying Davids; small dogs with the very biggest of fights in them.
Sometimes, and perhaps more often than we could have dared dream –when Japanese teams dive into the pool of a World Cup, a sort of alchemy occurs. They become Goliath-slaying Davids; small dogs with the very biggest of fights in them.
It was a case of ruing what might have been for Japan as their slim half-time lead slipped away to become a decisive 30-17 USA victory at the World Cup. The Japanese battled hard and capitalised on any opportunities but American brawn in the end won
An off-night with the boot from Lori Cramer and some impatient play has cost the Wallaroos in a reality-check 12-10 test loss to Japan.
Springboks star Pieter-Steph du Toit has been named to make his Japan Rugby League One debut for Toyota Verblitz this weekend.
Former Wallabies star Israel Folau has been named to start his second Japan Rugby League One match after impressing in his competition debut last weekend.
Some of the world’s best rugby players are now just hours away from taking the field in the inaugural season of Japan’s Rugby League One competition.
The Top League finally got underway over the weekend, and a ton of stars from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa shone in the opening round of the season.
The Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyushu is the ninth most populated prefecture in Japan, and one of the nations most outstanding in terms of natural beauty and culture. Fukuoka is seen as a natural gateway prefecture to Kyushu.