Vayson, Filipino boxer, TKOs Japan champ, takes WBO AsPac flyweight title 

Glendale G. Rosal 12/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino prospect Jayson “Striker” Vayson shocked the heavily-favored former world champion Ryuya Yamanaka with a scintillating second round technical knockout on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the Portopia Hotel in Kobe, Japan.  It…

Cataraja unfazed, maintains discipline amid fight postponement 

Glendale G. Rosal 12/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano world-rated prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja is unfazed despite the last minute postponement of his November fight against Jayr Raquinel in Nagoya, Japan. Cataraja was supposedly scheduled to defend his  Oriental and…

Japan kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa convicted for helping parents die by suicide

Agence France Presse 11/17/2023

TOKYO—One of Japan’s best-known kabuki actors was convicted on Friday, Nov. 17, and given a suspended prison sentence for helping his parents die by suicide, in a case that sent shock waves through the traditional arts scene.…

Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan

11/15/2023

ZAMA, Japan – A traditional ceremony for children is catching on among pet owners in Japan, where dogs and cats are receiving ever more attention amid the nation’s plummeting birth rates. Natsuki Aoki took her two Chihuahuas…

Japan-led joint navy exercise starts with Philippines observing for first time

Reuters 11/13/2023

ABOARD USS CARL VINSON — Japan’s navy on Saturday announced the start of a joint annual military exercise, with the Philippines observing the operations for the first time as the two countries seek closer maritime cooperation. The Japan-led…

Tapales to train in Baguio City before fight Dec. 26 bout vs Inoue

Glendale G. Rosal 11/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Associatin (WBA) Super world super bantamweight champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales will spend the final stage of his training camp in Baguio City.  Tapales wrapped…

Cataraja-Raquinel OPBF duel hit with last minute postponement

Glendale G. Rosal 11/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Cebuano boxing prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja was greeted with utter disappointment when he arrived in Nagoya, Japan on Wednesday, November 8, after his scheduled bout was postponed to a later date.…

Hachiko: Japan’s ever-faithful dog turns 100

11/09/2023

Tokyo, Japan—In the hurly-burly outside one of Tokyo’s main train stations stands a statue of a dog, whose true story of loyalty has made him a beloved mascot for generations. Hachiko, whose birth centenary is this week, belonged…

PM Kishida: Japan to send 12 ships to PH Coast Guard

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 11/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Japanese government will send 12 ships to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as part of its commitment to help boost the Philippines’ maritime security capabilities, Japan Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said on Saturday.…

Takuma Inoue-Jerwin Ancajas world title duel postponed 

Glendale G. Rosal 10/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas will have to wait a little longer for his much-anticipated world title bout against World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue. Their fight was supposed to happen…

Jonas Sultan to face Japanese newcomer Riku Masuda in non-title showdown on Nov. 15

Glendale G. Rosal 10/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Jonas “One Punch Zorro” Sultan will fight in the undercard of the Teiken Promotions’ double-header world title bouts on November 15, 2023, at Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. The Teiken…

Saludar stuns Japanese foe in 1st round TKO win to bag OPBF title

Glendale G. Rosal 10/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Froilan “The Sniper” Saludar shocked Japanese boxing fans when he knocked out Keita Kurihara in the undercard of Johnriel Casimero-Yukinori Oguni bout on Thursday evening, October 12, 2023, at…

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