Hiromasa Ogikubo came up big as an underdog to win the Rizin FF bantamweight grand prix. Ogikubo (25-5-2) had to go through some early adversity in his semifinals bout against Naoki Inoue, but “The ...

The remarkable concentration of noodle eateries in Suginami Ward’s Ogikubo has led to the area being labeled ‘ramen town’, and this suburb on the Chuo line really does host some of the city’s top ...

To sound like a local, use its shortened name, “Nishiogi”: This area is full of cafes and restaurants, some housed in kominka, or open-plan, traditional folk houses. Shoppers love perusing the antique ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Ogikubo, at the western end of downtown Tokyo, is known for low-key ...

Professional Shooto has two new world champions. Advertisement Saturday, leading Shooto promoter Sustain and Japanese streetwear company Mobstyles collaborated for another card in their “Fight and ...

This Ogikubo climbing gym has daily lessons for beginners who'd like to learn more about bouldering or rope climbing, and also features training sessions for first-timers and children. It's also a ...

In a week where Vale Tudo Japan made headlines with a newly signed UFC partnership, the Japanese promotion also brought its show to Osaka for the semifinals of its ongoing 125-pound tournament. “VTJ ...