Launching in 2013 from humble beginnings, the Knights in White Lycra (KIWL) have flourished over the years, helping to raise more than ¥130 million for worthy causes. Join us as we speak to KIWL leaders and riders, and hear from the charity they supported this year.

Knights in White Lycra (KIWL), a charity sporting group dedicated to helping disadvantaged children across Japan, completed their epic annual 500km cycle ride in the face of difficult conditions. Watch our video to find out how KIWL raised funds and awareness in 2021.

With exactly one year before the Rugby World Cup 2019 kicks off, nine foreign chambers of commerce in Japan celebrated the milestone together. In Japan TV spoke with rugby stars Hitoshi Ono (The Brave Blossoms) and Hiroyuki Misaka (Japan Wheelchair Rugby), as well as coaches and VIPs to discuss the sport’s famed teamwork and diversity, plus how it creates business opportunities in Japan.

Business in Japan TV produced an exclusive video of Knights in White Lycra’s annual charity ride, this year from Nikko to Ichinoseki. Thirty-seven cyclists covered 500km in four days to raise millions of yen for two great causes.