In celebration of AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month this May, Sporta Japan Corporation is proud to present a report highlighting the impact of two community-driven events conducted during the 2025–26 season in collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). Both initiatives placed Asian athletes at the center, delivering on a dual mission: empowering the next generation through role models, and sharing valuable insights with business lea

Shinji Okazaki NYC Tour 2026 April 12–15, 2026 Over four days in New York City, the tour showcased the power of sports. From a youth soccer clinic and school visits to business engagements and the special talk session “A Night of Legends” with Hideki Matsui, the program was both diverse and highly engaging. At the clinic, over 100 youth players experienced Shinji Okazaki’s skills and insights firsthand, gaining inspiration both on and off the field. The tour also brought tog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22nd, 2026 Sporta Japan Corporation Sporta Japan Corporation announces that Asami Morita has stepped down from her role as Supervisor of “PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~,” an initiative supporting Japanese women’s basketball players pursuing opportunities overseas. She has recently been appointed as an Assistant Coach in an NCAA Division I program, and we are excited to see her continued success at the highest level of collegiate athletics. In light

Two icons of world sport. One night in New York. Sporta Japan Corporation is proud to announce A Night of Legends , an exclusive talk session taking place on Monday, April 13, 2026 in Manhattan, New York City. Featured Athletes Hideki Matsui — Former New York Yankees / MLB World Series MVP Shinji Okazaki — Former Leicester City / Premier League Champion Event Details Date & Time Monday, April 13, 2026 · 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Tentative) Location Manhattan, New York City (Venue TBA)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24th, 2026 Sporta Japan Corporation Sporta Japan Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Asami Morita as Supervisor of PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~, an international initiative designed to support overseas development pathways for young female basketball players. After graduating from Kansai University, Morita moved to the United States and served for seven years as an assistant coach at Robert Morris University (NCAA Division I) a

NEW YORK, NY - February 12th, 2026 Sporta Japan Corporation is pleased to announce the organization of an exclusive youth soccer clinic in the New York City area featuring Shinji Okazaki , former Japan National Team forward and Premier League champion. Okazaki, currently head coach of Basara Mainz, brings an exceptional international career spanning top professional leagues in Germany, England, Spain, and Belgium. He earned 119 caps and scored 50 goals for the Japan National

Sporta Japan Corporation today announced the appointment of Shiori Yasuma as an official ambassador for its women’s basketball international development initiative, PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~ . Yasume brings firsthand experience competing overseas and has encountered not only the athletic demands of international competition but also the challenges of adapting to new living environments and cultural differences. Her personal journey strongly aligns with the project’s mis

Sporta Japan Corporation today announced the appointment of Stephanie Mawuli as an official ambassador for its women’s basketball international development initiative, PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~ . Drawing on her extensive experience competing both in Japan and internationally, Mawuli expressed strong alignment with the project’s mission to support the next generation of athletes pursuing opportunities overseas. She will serve as an ambassador to help advance the program’s

Sporta Japan Corporation today announced the appointment of Evelyn Mawuli as an official ambassador for its women’s basketball international development initiative, PROJECT GLP ~Japan Got Next~ . Mawuli has competed at the highest levels of basketball both domestically and internationally and has been actively engaged in youth development and next-generation athlete support. She strongly resonates with the mission of PROJECT GLP-to create opportunities for young athletes to

Sporta Japan Corporation 368 9th Ave, New York, NY, USA TOKYO, Japan — January 16, 2026 Sporta Japan Corporation today announced the launch of PROJECT GLP Japan Got Next, a new international development initiative designed to support Japanese women’s basketball players pursuing opportunities to compete and grow overseas. PROJECT GLP aims to help develop future athletes capable of competing at the highest levels of the sport, including the WNBA. Approximately five female playe

Sporta Japan is pleased to announce that, as part of its global partnership with the Tokyo Haneda Vickies, a member of the Women’s Japan Basketball League (WJBL), Sporta Japan has supported the team in acquiring an international player for the 2025–26 season. Serving as the team’s international advisor, Sporta Japan provided assistance in player scouting and research. Through this collaboration, Sporta Japan contributed to enhancing the team’s competitiveness and expanding

Following last season’s successful analytics partnership, Kumamoto Volters and Syracuse University’s Department of Sport Analytics will expand their collaboration for the 2025–26 season to include marketing and ticketing analytics. This project was planned and executed by Sporta Japan, which acted as a bridge between the two organizations and as the project manager for this international initiative. Building on last season’s success in team performance analytics, this year’s

New York City, New York - November 4, 2025 - Sporta Japan (CEO: Yusuke Katoku) today announced its pivotal role in facilitating the participation of Honey Bee Ishikawa, operated by The Honey Bee Sports,Ltd, part of the CCI Group, Inc. in the upcoming Pro Handball USA tournament. Working closely with Honey Bee Ishikawa, Sporta served as the intermediary supporting the negotiation and successful completion of the agreement. Pro Handball USA is set to take place in Las Vegas, N

Sporta Japan (Sporta) is pleased to announce that our CEO, Yusuke Katoku, took the stage at the 2025 Osaka–Kansai Expo to deliver a...

Since 2023, Sporta Japan Corporation has partnered with Sun Chlorella Corporation—a leading health food company engaged in a wide range...

Sporta Japan Corporation is pleased to announce that it has become a sponsor of THE ARTEST FOUNDATION (hereinafter “TAF”), in recognition...

Sporta Japan Corporation is pleased to announce its role in the partnership between Stephanie Mawuli, a star player in Japanese women's...

Sporta enters its third year in partnership with Sun Chlorella a leading global health and wellness company. Sporta is in charge of...

Leon Shingo (Class of 2026) and Cayman Martin (Class of 2027) both received scholarships and recently moved to the United States to...

The Globallers, Japan's premier 15U boys basketball team, traveled to Orlando this July as part of their US Showcase. This trip featured...