The fifth Round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be between Japan and Croatia, at the Al Janoub Stadium on Monday. In the group stage, Japan had a brilliant run as they miraculously defeated Spain and Germany, to finish as the Group E toppers. On the other hand, Croatia ended up in the second position in …
As the final whistle blew on Japan’s shock victory over Spain, thrilled fans flooded onto Tokyo’s Shibuya Scramble crossing to celebrate a win few had dared to dream of. “Japan, bravo! Japan, bravo!”, they cheered after the 2-1 victory, singing the popular “Vamos Nippon” football chant and waving the country’s flag. Dressed in their team’s blue kit, some with hats …
Japan defeated Spain in a Group E match of FIFA World Cup 2022 on Thursday to advance to the Round of 16. On the other hand, Spain also entered the last 16 despite the result, but it was Germany, who bore the brunt of Spain’s loss. The Japan vs Spain match saw the decider coming from Ao Tanaka in the …
The Group E in the 2022 FIFA World Cup turned out to be the “Group of Death”, with Japan beating both Germany and Spain to qualify for the Round of 16 as group winners. While Spain progressed as runners-up due to a better goal difference, 2014 champions Germany were knocked out. But, Japan’s 2-1 win over Spain wasn’t devoid of …
The 30-year-old’s landmark achievement wasn’t enough to help the Black Stars avoid a humbling defeat Jordan Ayew equalled his father Abedi Pele’s international goalscoring record after netting for Ghana in the Kirin Cup semi-final on Friday, but wasn’t able to help the Black Stars avoid a 4-1 humbling at the Misaki Park Stadium. The 30-year-old’s landmark achievement wasn’t enough to …
Ye and his girlfriend Chaney Jones go International. Kanye West and his current muse Chaney Jones took their relationship overseas for a trip that may be a mix of both business and pleasure. Social media influencer and model Jones shared a photo on her IG Story of her cuddled up to Ye, as they watched cars drive down a Japanese street from a balcony above.While …
A Japanese sushi boss has paid a record $3.1m (£2.5m) for a giant tuna at the first new year’s auction in Tokyo’s new fish market. Self-styled “Tuna King” Kiyoshi Kimura bought the 278kg (612lbs) bluefin tuna, which is an endangered species. He spent more than twice the previous record of $1.4m, which he paid in 2013. Wholesalers and sushi company …
Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture has been hit with a 5.0 magnitude earthquake. The Prefecture is located in the central part of Southwestern Kyushu Island. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries as a result of the inland quake and no tsunami warning issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). According to the JMA, the temblor, which …
