The Art of Iron: 2025 US-Japan Bodybuilding Cup The art of iron refers to the meticulous process of sculpting the human physique through bodybuilding, disciplined nutrition, and resistance training. Rather than just lifting weights, athletes treat their bodies as a medium, using calculated repetitions to ‘chisel’ muscle. This dedication was on full display in the…
Japanese Women’s Cricket under Cherry Blossoms Photographing the 2021 Japan women’s national cricket squad trials in Sano offers a unique blend of professional sports and seasonal beauty. This gallery captures elite athletes during fitness tests and match play under blooming cherry blossoms. Using a Fujifilm X-T3, these images document the growth of cricket in Japan…
US-Japan Friendship Cup Championships 2024: Photos & Results Editor’s Note: This article covers the 2024 US-Japan Friendship Cup. For results and photos from the more recent 2025 competition, please see our new article. Fifty buff competitors muscled it out on stage for trophies and prizes at the 2024 US-Japan Friendship Cup Championships, and I was…
Japan Cricket Blast: A Tokyo Photo Story The sharp crack of a plastic bat hitting a ball, followed by a flurry of small legs and excited shouts, isn’t the typical sound of a park in Akishima, Tokyo. But this was the scene at the 2020 Japan Cricket Blast Mayor’s Cup. It was my first chance…
Japanese Cricket at Suginami Festa Cricket in Japan? It’s a question that might surprise many, but the answer is a resounding yes! The Japanese do play it. And as an avid fan and photographer, I was thrilled to witness and capture the sport’s growing presence right at Tokyo’s Suginami Festa. The surprising history of cricket…