The Japanese J - League will resume its football fixture list on September 1 . All football has been suspended since the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan . On Sunday , the Japan Skating Federation withdrew their offer to restage the event in October after the original March 21-27 competition in Tokyo was cancelled . Electricity shortages mean that fixtures cannot be played during the afternoon . Russia bid to stage the world figure skating championships after Japan pulled out .
The Japanese J - League will resume its football fixture list on September 1 . All football has been suspended since the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan . Electricity shortages mean that fixtures cannot be played during the afternoon . Russia bid to stage the world figure skating championships after Japan pulled out .