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KAWASAKI BRAVE THUNDERS

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jun 25, 2021
Brave Thunders use social media to raise profile
The team's use of social media and other digital platforms has helped the Brave Thunders stand out among the B. League's other teams.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jun 5, 2021
Ryusei Shinoyama not sure if constant roster shuffling is good for B. League
The B. League, which began play in 2016, has seen a multitude of moves across the league each offseason since its inaugural season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 25, 2021
Jets down Golden Kings to set up finals showdown with Brex
The Chiba Jets Funabashi will play at Yokohama Arena with the B. League title on the line for a third time after they defeated the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the playoff semifinals.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 24, 2021
Brex make title statement with sweep of rival Brave Thunders
Among the B. League's elite teams, Utsunomiya is probably the most cohesive unit, with playing time spread out and little reliance on particular star players.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 24, 2021
Brex punch ticket to B. League finals
The Utsunomiya Brex punched their ticket to the B. League Finals with a 96-78 win over the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in Game 2 at Brex Arena on Saturday that earned the club a sweep of their semifinal series.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 18, 2021
Golden Kings left to carry Western Conference in B. League playoffs
The Ryukyu Golden Kings defeated the Toyama Grouses 86-77 in the decisive third game of their B. League playoff quarterfinal series at Okinawa Arena on Monday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 12, 2021
Nick Fazekas says Brave Thunders are the 'team to beat' in playoffs
The naturalized power forward believes that the team's 'Big Lineup' has what it takes to capture their first-ever B. League championship.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 2, 2021
Brave Thunders' 'Big Lineup' driving push for first league title
Head coach Kenji Sato has built a dominating on-court presence centered around naturalized center Nick Fazekas and the team's three import players.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 14, 2021
Brave Thunders hope team effort will pay off in B. League title chase
After winning their first Emperor's Cup in seven years on Saturday, Kawasaki is out to prove that the team doesn't have to lean on high-profile stars such as naturalized center Nick Fazekas.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 13, 2021
Brave Thunders end drought with victory in Emperor’s Cup final
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders captured their first Emperor's Cup title in seven years on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 3, 2021
B. League may need to review early entry system after injuries to young players
B. League officials may be forced to re-evaluate the process in the wake of significant injuries suffered by some players this year.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 4, 2021
Brave Thunders need to sustain sense of urgency to rescue season
The loss left the Brave Thunders with a 20-13 record and stuck in sixth place in the conference standings.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 14, 2021
Brave Thunders step up late to beat Jets in quarterfinals
Kawasaki booked a spot in the semifinals alongside the Alvark Tokyo, Utsunomiya Brex and SeaHorses Mikawa.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 13, 2020
Brave Thunders retires former stars' numbers after half-year delay
Sunday's ceremony honoring Takuya Kita and Takahiro Setsumasa had been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 3, 2020
Alvark set tone in season-opening win over Brave Thunders
The two-time B. League champion Alvark Tokyo set the pace at both ends of the floor as they cruised past the Kawasaki Brave Thunders 85-79 in front of a home crowd at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi in the opening game of the 2020-21 B. League campaign on Friday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 13, 2020
B. League reveals opening matchup for 2020-21 season
The two-time champion Alvark Tokyo and Kawasaki Brave Thunders will opening the B. League season on Oct. 2.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 10, 2020
Brave Thunders' plans for new arena undaunted by pandemic
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders plan to build a new home arena capable of generating a more professional sports atmosphere.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 9, 2020
Brave Thunders' Nick Fazekas tests positive for COVID-19
Kawasaki Brave Thunders big man Nick Fazekas has tested positive for COVID-19, the B. League club announced Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 9, 2020
Takehiko Orimo honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Japanese basketball legend Takehiko Orimo of the Levanga Hokkaido was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday, headlining the first day of the 2019-20 B. League Award Show.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 1, 2020
Brave Thunders players regret early end to stellar season
There was no one to blame, but it was certainly a disappointing way to end the season for the Kawasaki Brave Thunders.
Stop walking on escalators, local Japanese authorities say
Saitama Gov. Motohiro Ono (right) and others call on users to stand still on the escalator in the city of Saitama in September.
U.S. allies and partners gird for return of ‘transactional’ Trump
Onlookers watch a broadcast of Republican candidate Donald Trump addressing his election night watch party, in Times Square, New York, on Wednesday. Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, pulling off a stunning political comeback in one of the most polarized contests for the White House in U.S. history.
What does Trump's victory mean for Japan?
The outcome of the U.S. election may mark the beginning of the end of the era of “American exceptionalism” and should concern its allies such as Japan.
Nissan cuts outlook and announces restructuring with 9,000 job cuts
Nissan sees its operating income plunging to just ¥150 billion in the fiscal year ending in March, down 70% from its previous forecast.
Japan’s biggest base pay gains in 31 years support case for rate hikes
The pace of gains in Japanese workers' base pay quickened to 2.6% year on year in September, versus a 2.4% clip in August.
U.S. allies and partners gird for return of ‘transactional’ Trump
Onlookers watch a broadcast of Republican candidate Donald Trump addressing his election night watch party, in Times Square, New York, on Wednesday. Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, pulling off a stunning political comeback in one of the most polarized contests for the White House in U.S. history.
What does Trump's victory mean for Japan?
The outcome of the U.S. election may mark the beginning of the end of the era of “American exceptionalism” and should concern its allies such as Japan.
Chinese ghosts and grief compete at Tokyo International Film Festival
A cruel twist of fate upends the life of Jin Ai-hsia (Sylvia Chang) in "Daughter's Daughter," director Huang Xi's meditation on maternal grief.
From cat memes to Olympians with too much rizz, these are Japan's 2024 buzzword nominations
The topics nominated for this year’s buzzwords of the year ranged from new banknotes and Olympian quips to political scandals and rice shortages.
UNESCO panel recommends sake brewing for intangible cultural heritage list
Staff work at a sake brewery in Fukushima Prefecture in October. Sake, a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from grains and water, holds deep cultural significance in Japan.

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