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After coming into Day 15 deadlocked with yokozuna Terunofuji at 11-3, Ichinojo beat fellow maegashira Ura to seal his maiden Emperor's Cup title at 29 years old. ( read original story ...)

Rank-and-file Ichinojo chalked up his first career championship at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 24 with a 12-3 record as the other co-leader of the race, Yokozuna Terunofuji, suffered his ... ( read original story ...)

Despite a worldwide 9% decline in COVID-19 cases in the past week, the virus is spiking in Asia with a 26% gain, including surpassing 200,000 cases for the first time in Japan. Deaths were down 4%. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Sakurajima volcano, located on the island of Kyushu, erupted on Sunday, prompting evacuations in the region. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Meteorological Agency said Sakurajima volcano erupted at around 8:05 p.m., blowing off large rocks as far as 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) away in the southern prefecture of Kagoshima. Footage on ... ( read original story ...)

A volcano on Japan’s main southern island of Kyushu erupted Sunday night, spewing ash and rocks. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in nearby towns but residents were advised to ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Sakurajima erupted Sunday morning with no immediate reports of damage following evacuations and alerts, according to the country's meteorological agency. ( read original story ...)

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in nearby towns but residents were advised to evacuate. Japan’s Meteorological Agency said Sakurajima volcano erupted at around 8:05 p.m., blowing ... ( read original story ...)

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 28,112 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using this ... ( read original story ...)

Ichinojo claimed his maiden Emperor's Cup at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday, winning his final match against fellow rank-and-filer Ura bef ... ( read original story ...)

Tennis star Naomi Osaka and coach WIm Fissette ended their long partnership, Fissette announced on social media. ( read original story ...)

Fresh cases of COVID-19 in Tokyo fell slightly from the day before on July 24, although the 28,112 count represented an increase of 10,322 from the previous Sunday. ( read original story ...)

The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 28,112 new coronavirus cases Sunday, ending a three-day streak of cases exceeding the 30,0 ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese women's tennis is drawing a lot of attention thanks to the strong performance of star player Naomi Osaka, but currently, at No. 38, she is the only female Japanese tennis player who is ranked ... ( read original story ...)

Many medical institutions in Japan are closed on weekends, but people are seeking medical help on Sunday amid a rapid spread of coronavirus infections nationwide. ( read original story ...)

The United States, the global superpower of the men's 4x400 metres relay, moved impressively into the World Championships final on Saturday after their shadow squad came home miles clear in the first ... ( read original story ...)