KYOTO -- The Aoi Matsuri festival's heroine "Saio-Dai" underwent a purification ritual on May 4 at Kamigamo Jinja shrine in Kyoto's Kita Ward as the fine weather attracted many families and ...

2025 A new Rizin Fighting Federation featherweight champion was crowned in quick and emphatic fashion in the main event of Rizin “Otoko Matsuri” in Tokyo. Undefeated Kyrgyz standout Rajabali ...

Kyoto Aoi Matsuri's heroine undergoes purification ritual ahead of festival ...

For those staying up late (or getting up early) following UFC Des Moines, there was another stacked fight card awaiting in RIZIN Otoko Matsuri. The latest offering from RIZIN Fighting Federation took ...

Undefeated Rajabali Shaidullaev Wins Title in 62 Seconds at Rizin ‘Otoko Matsuri’ The second Erbst era is officially and violently over.

Every spring, Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms, or sakura, bloom across the country. As of May 7, 2025, the season has ended in most regions, except for Hokkaido and parts of Tohoku, where many areas ...