OWARI-ASAHI, Aichi Prefecture--After wrapping up his days as a student while pursuing his dream of becoming a teacher, former world champion boxer Katsunari Takayama is now ready to take his opponents ...

Because Takayama is probably the single toughest wrestler in Japanese history. This is saying a lot when you take into account how vicious and savage Japanese pro wrestling is. In Japan, both ‘strong ...

In the US boxing on TV can often be behind a paywall with subscription services and pay-per-view all limiting viewership of a big bout. In Japan however the limiter can be something very different ...

Takayama Ukon, a 16th-century samurai who faced exile rather than giving up his Catholic faith, is being considered for sainthood because of his fidelity to Christ and his Church. The Japanese bishops ...

NEW YORK --Legendary sushi chef Masa Takayama grew up in rural Japan working at his parents' fish market. As an apprentice sushi chef, he washed dishes and cooked rice for years before being allowed ...

Del Oro High School girls basketball coach Mike Takayama during team practice in 2011. Manny Crisostomo [email protected] Mike Takayama was a coach defined by dignity, success and selflessness.