The Nagoya Women’s Marathon was held on March 9th, with Saya Sato finishing second overall and first among Japanese runners, clocking a personal best of 2 hours, 20 minutes, and 59 seconds. Her strong performance significantly bolstered her chances of securing a spot in the World Championships. (News On Japan)

A special train wrapped with images of past and present Hanshin Tigers players has begun operations to commemorate the team's 90th anniversary. (News On Japan)

Tsubasa Ichiyama was the highest-finishing Japanese male runner in the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday, who placed 10th with a time of 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 0 seconds. (News On Japan)

Former sumo elder Tokitsukaze has been arrested. Masahiro Sakamoto, 51, formerly known as Tokitsukaze, is suspected of illegally parking his vehicle on a street in Ryogoku, Sumida Ward, Tokyo, on February 5th, while displaying a forged “No Parking Exemption Permit” on his dashboard. (News On Japan)

The 2025 Okinawa Marathon kicked off at 9 a.m. on Sunday, with runners dashing through central Okinawa. Known as one of the most grueling courses in the country due to its steep inclines, the marathon challenged runners to push forward at their own pace toward the finish line. (News On Japan)

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro, serving as an official ambassador for the Formula 1 Japan Grand Prix, visited Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture on February 16th. (News On Japan)

A promotional event for Season 11 of the Formula E world series, an all-electric vehicle (EV) racing championship, was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building ahead of the Tokyo race, scheduled to take place in Ariake on May 17th and 18th. (News On Japan)

The Los Angeles Dodgers, aiming for their second consecutive World Series title, will begin spring training for battery players on February 11th (February 12th Japan time) in Glendale, Arizona. (News On Japan)

A discussion on the future of Japanese professional baseball was held with three prominent business figures: Kohei Takashima, Yozo Tachibana, and Takafumi Horie. (News On Japan)