Isao Kobayashi’s ‘Pancrase 316’ post-fight interview

Reigning Featherweight King of Pancrase Champion Isao Kobayashi made his return to action since successfully defending his title against Kyle Aguon in October 2019. In this official interview, he reflects on his “Pancrase 316” main event non-title bout against Akira Okada, who holds the number five rank in the division above. Tell us how you … Continue reading Isao Kobayashi’s ‘Pancrase 316’ post-fight interview

‘Pancrase 316’ results: Isao Kobayashi vs Akira Okada, Emiko Raika vs Takayo Hashi in Tokyo, Japan

Pancrase successfully put on a stellar lineup at “Pancrase 316” at the Shinkiba Studio Coast in Tokyo, Japan on July 24, 2020. This was after the legendary mixed martial arts promotion had a five-month hiatus because of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The preliminary card and main card featured eight MMA bouts. Tickets and seating … Continue reading ‘Pancrase 316’ results: Isao Kobayashi vs Akira Okada, Emiko Raika vs Takayo Hashi in Tokyo, Japan

Haruma Miura biography: 13 things about ‘Attack on Titan’ star

Haruma Miura was a Japanese actor and singer. He was 178 cm tall and his blood type was AB. On the small screen, Miura is best known for playing Ren Kazama in "Gokusen" Season 3 on NTV, Fujimaru Takagi on "Bloody Monday" on TBS and Hiroto Saeki on "Last Cinderella" on Fuji TV. On the big … Continue reading Haruma Miura biography: 13 things about ‘Attack on Titan’ star

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Beth Taska biography: 13 things about Northern Illinois University alumna

Beth Taska is an American woman from San Francisco, California, United States. She attended Nagareyama High School in Nagareyama, Chiba, Japan, Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, USA and Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. On July 4, 2020, Taska confronted an Asian American family while on a hike near Mount Tamalpais, a peak in Marin … Continue reading Beth Taska biography: 13 things about Northern Illinois University alumna

‘Pancrase 316’ fight card: Isao Kobayashi vs Akira Okada, Emiko Raika vs Takayo Hashi in Tokyo, Japan

After a five-month hiatus, Pancrase announced its return. The Japan-based mixed martial arts promotion will hold "Pancrase 316" at the Shinkiba Studio Coast in Tokyo, Japan on July 24, 2020. The "Pancrase 316" fight card has eight main card bouts, three preliminary bouts and 12 bouts in the 2020 Neo Blood Tournaments across six weight … Continue reading ‘Pancrase 316’ fight card: Isao Kobayashi vs Akira Okada, Emiko Raika vs Takayo Hashi in Tokyo, Japan

Shinjuku, Japan’s Takashi Sato knocks out Jason Witt at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Takashi Sato (佐藤天), 30, of Shinjuku, Japan exhibited his knockout power at "UFC on ESPN 12," also known as "UFC Vegas 4." The Japanese mixed martial artist earned his second victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 10 MMA matches, "UFC Vegas 4" took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on … Continue reading Shinjuku, Japan’s Takashi Sato knocks out Jason Witt at ‘UFC Vegas 4’

Shogen stars in Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Gensan Punch’ with Ronnie Lazaro, Beauty Gonzales, Kaho Minami

Actor and model Shogen Itokazu (糸数尚玄), 42, mononymously known as Shogen, plays the lead role in "Gensan Punch." Directed by Cannes Film Festival 2009 Best Director Brillante Mendoza, the film was shot in Japan and in the Philippines. Shogen plays Nao Tsuyama in "Gensan Punch," which was written by Honee Alipio based on a true … Continue reading Shogen stars in Brillante Mendoza’s ‘Gensan Punch’ with Ronnie Lazaro, Beauty Gonzales, Kaho Minami

ONE Championship’s 20 most handsome fighters- 2020 Father’s Day edition

The world celebrated Father's Day on June 21, 2020. Several ONE Championship athletes were among the fathers who were honored on this day. A martial arts organization based in Singapore, ONE Championship is one of the top sports brands in the world today. Here are the 20 most handsome athletes who are fathers and are … Continue reading ONE Championship’s 20 most handsome fighters- 2020 Father’s Day edition

List of Japanese men photographed by Leslie Kee

Leslie Kee is one of the top celebrity photographers from Asia. He was born in Singapore on April 5, 1971 to a Japanese father and a Singaporean mother. Based in Japan, Kee is known for his celebrity portraits, highly kinetic fashion images and charity photobooks. Among his advertising clients are Adidas, Espirit, Gap, H&M, Isetan, … Continue reading List of Japanese men photographed by Leslie Kee

Japan’s 50 most handsome men alive 2020

Japan is the 11th most populous country in the world. It is an island country located in East Asia and is part of the Ring of Fire, a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. An emperor heads the constitutional monarchy of Japan while the prime minister, who is the political leader, heads the … Continue reading Japan’s 50 most handsome men alive 2020