Japan
Honda returns as title sponsor of 2022 Japanese GP
Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix later this year will be title-sponsored by automotive manufacturer Honda.
Suzuki seeks MotoGP exit amid ‘big changes’ in automotive sector
Suzuki Motor Corporation has confirmed it is in talks with Dorna Sports, exclusive commercial rights-holder of MotoGP, with regard to an early end to its participation in the motorcycling championship
Osaka leaves IMG, forms new management company
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has launched a new management company for athletes after splitting with the IMG agency
Kobe confirmed as 2024 World Para Athletics Championships host
World Para Athletics has confirmed Kobe as the host of the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships
Japan Volleyball Association secures sponsorship from Capcom
Japanese video game developer and publisher Capcom has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Japan Volleyball Association
Covid-19 continues to plague Diamond League events in China, rugby in Japan
The two Diamond League athletics events due to take place in China later this year have been cancelled because of the country’s quarantine requirements and travel restrictions, World Athletics has announced.
Dorna Sports warns Suzuki against ‘unilaterally’ quitting MotoGP
Dorna Sports has warned MotoGP team Suzuki against violating the terms of their commercial agreement by "unilaterally" exiting the motorcycling series after reports suggested the team will dissolve later…
World Masters Games postponed again due to Covid-19
The 2021 World Masters Games have been postponed for the second time due to Covid-19.
The multi-sport event was originally intended to be held in the Japanese region of Kansai last May
Rakuten Sports signs as Golden State Warriors agency of record in APAC markets
The NBA’s Golden State Warriors has signed an agency of record agreement with Rakuten Sports, an offshoot of the basketball club’s jersey patch sponsor Rakuten, in key Asia-Pacific markets.
DAZN picks up rights in Japan to golf majors
Global sports streaming service DAZN has acquired rights in Japan to golf’s US PGA Championship and US Open from 2022 to 2024.
Japan to host Brazil and Paraguay
The Japanese national football team will play friendly matches against Brazil and Paraguay in June before contesting a four-team tournament against other national teams later that month
DAZN to show PFL in Japan and Spain
Global sports streaming service DAZN has acquired exclusive rights to the Professional Fighters League in Japan and Spain as part of a season-long agreement with the mixed-martial arts promotion
Japan replaces China as East Asian Football Championship host
Japan will host the forthcoming East Asian Football Championship after China relinquished its hosting rights due to the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the East Asian Football Federation has…
J.League announces sponsorship deal with TikTok amid younger audience drive
J.League, the organising body of club football in Japan, has announced a sponsorship agreement with social media platform TikTok as part of a push to attract younger audiences to its J1 and J2 leagues
Nissan takes full ownership of Formula E team
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has acquired full ownership of the e.dams Formula E team
IMG takes on global licensee role for 2023 Fiba World Cup
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has appointed the IMG agency as the global master licensee of next year’s Basketball World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
DAZN Moments launches with J.League NFT drop
Sports broadcaster DAZN Group has teamed up with the J.League, organising body of Japan’s club football competitions, to launch its first NFT collections.
Sapporo mayor rules out referendum on 2030 Winter Olympics bid
There are no plans to conduct a public referendum on whether Sapporo should bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics, the mayor of the Japanese city has announced