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All Japan University Ekiden: Waseda University wins record

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Waseda University wins All-Japan University Ekiden with new record

Waseda University secured its sixth victory at the All-Japan University Ekiden on November 1, setting a new course record of 5:03:31. This win follows their recent Izumo Ekiden victory, marking two consecutive titles in

NPB professional baseball draft developments

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Takara Yamasato selected as first-round draft pick by Hiroshima Toyo Carp

The professional baseball draft in Japan has highlighted several top prospects from the university level. Kai Watanabe, a catcher from Aoyama Gakuin University and former captain of the Japan University national team, ha

Japan bicycle safety regulation developments

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Japan to review age limits for children riding on bicycles

Following the 2023 revision of the Road Traffic Act, which introduced an effort-based obligation for cyclists to wear protective headgear, bicycle helmet usage in Japan has trended upward. A National Police Agency survey

Japanese youth sports developments

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Japan High School Soccer Championship tournament details released

Developments in Japanese youth sports have included administrative controversies in athletics and progress in football competitions. In track and field, coach Susumu Hara criticized the Japan Athletics Federation for ba

Waseda University wins Izumo Ekiden with course record

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Waseda University wins Izumo Ekiden for first time in 16 years

The Izumo Ekiden, a 45.1-kilometer, six-stage student long-distance race in Shimane Prefecture, commenced on October 12. To mitigate heatstroke risks, the start time was moved to 9:10 AM, approximately four hours earlier