TOKYO, June 9 (Reuters) - Shares of Japanese swimwear makers Mizuno <8022.T>, Asics <7936.T> and Descente <8114.T> sank on Monday after Olympic gold medallist Kosuke Kitajima shattered a world record ...

Sportswear makers in Japan are answering demand for swimwear that helps retain body heat by using textiles with raised fibres, primarily designed for the country’s chilly public pools.

Tokyo - Three Japanese sportswear companies on Friday unveiled new swimsuits they hope will match Speedo's high-tech, record-breaking LZR Racer ahead of the Beijing Olympics in August. Mizuno, Asics ...

Three Japanese sportswear manufacturers have launched high-tech swimsuits to compete with the new Speedo LZR Racer. The swimsuits were introduced Friday by Mizuno Corp., Asics Corp. and Descente Ltd.