Tag - world-surf-league

 
Menu
Search
 
April 20, 2024
 

Today's print edition

Home Delivery
Subscribe for more access

WORLD SURF LEAGUE

Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 8, 2023
Tahitian Vahine Fierro boosts French hopes of Olympic medal in surfing
Host nation France's chances of a first Olympic medal in surfing got a massive boost with the qualification of Vahine Fierro, a Tahitian local among the best at riding the challenging tubes of Teahupo'o, the venue for the 2024 Games, on Tuesday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 23, 2023
Surfing legend Kelly Slater misses cut to leave career in limbo
Known for his prowess and style, the 51-year-old is the sport's youngest and oldest world champion.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 11, 2021
Surfer Kanoa Igarashi braces himself for a bright future post-Olympics
Igarashi will have time to admire his Olympic silver medal later. For now, the World Surf League rankings are calling.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 24, 2021
Pro surfer Connor O’Leary embracing Japanese heritage
O'Leary, 27, was born in Australia and is a proud Australian, but his Japanese heritage is an equally important part of his identity.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 10, 2020
Kanoa Igarashi poised to ride wave of momentum into Tokyo Olympics
The Japanese surfer and Olympic medal hopeful was preparing for the biggest year of his life when 2020 decided it had other plans.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 11, 2020
Surfer Maya Gabeira achieves new heights on world-record wave
The Brazilian was officially recognized as a Guinness World Record holder on Thursday for her ride on a 22.4-meter wave in Portugal earlier this year.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 22, 2020
Pro surfer Kanoa Igarashi shows off skills in FIFA 20, welcomes pressure of Olympics
The rising star is already qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
MORE SPORTS
Jan 12, 2020
Shun Murakami scores big at Qualifying Series opener in China
Shun Murakami opened the 2020 men's World Surf League Qualifying Series with a massive win at the Corona Open China on Sunday, racking up 5,000 points toward next year's Championship Tour.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 21, 2019
Amuro Tsuzuki to join World Surf League's Championship Tour
Amuro Tsuzuki will join pro surfing's top-flight competition, the Championship Tour, next year, World Surf League's Japan office said Saturday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 25, 2019
Kanoa Igarashi triumphs for first time on World Surf League's Championship Tour
Kanoa Igarashi became the first Japanese surfer to win an elite World Surf League's Championship Tour event on Saturday, when he topped the men's competition at the Corona Bali Protected.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 4, 2019
Amuro Tsuzuki rides waves to World Surf League victory in Ichinomiya
Amuro Tsuzuki had the best ride of the women's final on Saturday to win the World Surf League's Ichinomiya Chiba Open.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 28, 2019
As new season begins, Kanoa Igarashi hoping to ride wave of momentum to 2020 Olympics
Surfer Kanoa Igarashi said he intends to ride the momentum of last season all the way to a ride at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics when the 2019 World Surf League's Men's Championship Tour begins next Wednesday in Australia with the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 11, 2018
Teen Jo Azuchi rides waves to Shonan Open victory
Teenager Jo Azuchi on Wednesday won the Shonan Open, a World Surf League men's Qualifying Series event held at Kugenuma Beach in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 28, 2017
16-year-old surfer Kawai triumphs at Ichinomiya Chiba Open
Minori Kawai captured the Ichinomiya Chiba Open on Sunday, part of the World Surf League's qualifying series.
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.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.
For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on
By Lance Henderstein

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Leading Japan’s sustainability from Tokyo
Leading Japan’s sustainability from Tokyo

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS note

Read more

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER