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FUMIAKI TANAKA

Japan's Fumiaki Tanaka gestures during the team's World Cup match against Scotland in Yokohama in October 2019.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Aug 3, 2023
Fumiaki Tanaka expects Japan to hit top form for World Cup
Even though Japan lost to the All Blacks XV and Samoa before beating Tonga in July, Tanaka talked up the Brave Blossoms' potential.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Dec 21, 2019
Sports, cultural events combine to provide spirited public unveiling of new National Stadium
The brand-new National Stadium, which will be the main venue for next summer's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, was introduced to the general public on Saturday for the first time since construction was completed late last month.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 21, 2019
'Small Giant' Fumiaki Tanaka says World Cup will spread rugby gospel in Japan
As his Brave Blossoms teammates lick the wounds they sustained in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal loss, veteran scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka is already thinking about the bright side that has come out of Japan hosting rugby's marquee event.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 20, 2019
Cheer song 'Daenzakura' unites players and fans
Music and sports are completely different fields. There are many situations, however, where their paths cross. Often it's music and songs that help cheer up fans and teams and allow supporters to develop strong bonds with the players and each other.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 4, 2019
Scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka brings veteran leadership to Canon Eagles
Veteran Japan scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka has joined the Canon Eagles for the upcoming Top League season, the club announced Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 29, 2019
Wild Knights announce departure of several key players
The Panasonic Wild Knights on Friday announced the departure of Japan scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka and winger Akihito Yamada from the Top League club.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 17, 2018
Sunwolves optimistic despite tough season
The Sunwolves entered their third season in Super Rugby with a lofty goal of finishing in the top five in the standings.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 2, 2017
Brave Blossoms boosted by return of veteran players ahead of Wallabies test
Japan coach Jamie Joseph sprung a surprise Thursday when he named his 23-man squad to take on Australia on Saturday at Nissan Stadium.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 10, 2017
Japan holds off late Romania charge
Japan's pace got the better of Romania's brawn on Saturday as the Brave Blossoms downed the Oaks 33-21 at a packed Egao Kenko Stadium.
Rugby
Apr 20, 2017
Tiatia makes changes to Sunwolves lineup
Sunwolves coach Filo Tiatia rung the changes in naming his team Thursday to take on the Highlanders in Invercargill, New Zealand, this weekend.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 23, 2017
Sunwolves enter new Super Rugby season hoping to overcome familiar obstacles
The Sunwolves head into their second season of Super Rugby with just 80 minutes of actual playing time behind them and three weeks together on the training paddock.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 18, 2017
Sunwolves outplay Top League All-Stars in preparation match for Super Rugby campaign
The Sunwolves may have beaten the Top League All-Stars 24-12 on Saturday but it was hardly a performance that would have caused any real concern for the 17 other Super Rugby sides.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 13, 2016
Tanaka sidelined with shoulder injury; Hosoda handed two-week ban
Japan scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka has left the team due to a dislocated right shoulder and is unlikely to play against Scotland this month, the Japan Rugby Football Association announced Monday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 10, 2016
Joseph hopeful more Brave Blossoms stars sign with Sunwolves next year
New Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph hopes many of the country's top players will return to Japan next year to play for the Sunwolves.
Rugby
Mar 1, 2016
Highlanders' Tanaka injures calf
Highlanders scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka has injured his calf and will need about four weeks to recover, the reigning Super Rugby champions said Tuesday.
Rugby
Dec 31, 2015
Tanaka warns against complacency in Japanese rugby
Japan scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka has warned that banking on Japan's World Cup success will be a mistake.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 21, 2015
Rugby World Cup hero Tanaka slams JRFU for lack of effort
Panasonic Wild Knights and Japan scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka said Saturday that the Japan Rugby Football Union lacks the necessary zeal to capitalize on this year's success at the Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 14, 2015
Brave Blossoms determined to capitalize on rugby boom
Around 500 fans were waiting for the Brave Blossoms at Haneda airport on Tuesday, dousing them in a flood of camera flashlights.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 27, 2015
Japan revamps lineup for Fiji clash
Japan coach Eddie Jones overhauled his lineup on Monday for Wednesday's Pacific Nations Cup clash with Fiji at BMO Field.
Rugby
Jul 4, 2015
Tanaka in place to break new ground in Super Rugby
A day ahead of the Super Rugby Final against the Hurricanes, Japan and Highlanders scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka worked out on his own on Friday.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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