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Kaz Nagatsuka
Kaz Nagatsuka is a staff writer covering Japanese sports, including Japanese professional baseball, basketball, American football and individual sports. He has covered big sporting events such as the World Baseball Classic, the NFL Super Bowl and soccer's World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 3, 2018
Michael Leitch disappointed by mistakes in Sunwolves debut, but sees positive steps in team's development
Michael Leitch was happy to make his debut with the Sunwolves on Saturday, but it didn't remove the frustration of the Super Rugby team's 37-17 loss from his head.
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Mar 1, 2018
Disgraced Luis Nery records second-round TKO against Shinsuke Yamanaka
The ex-world champ faced a harsh reality.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 28, 2018
Gonzaga's Rui Hachimura named to All-West Coast Conference First Team
Gonzaga University forward Rui Hachimura was named to the All-West Coast Conference First Team for the first time on Tuesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 27, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu reflects on Olympic glory
Yuzuru Hanyu achieved his fairy-tale ending at the Pyeongchang Olympics, winning another gold medal while enduring the pain of the serious ankle injury he suffered in November.
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Feb 27, 2018
Challenger Shinsuke Yamanaka, champion Luis Nery ready for rematch with WBC bantamweight title on line
The fighters are ready.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 26, 2018
Japan's Olympic medalists give thanks for support in Pyeongchang
One day after the Winter Olympics concluded in Pyeongchang, the Japanese delegation returned home Monday and its medal-winning athletes expressed their gratitude to the fans for their warm and enthusiastic support.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 26, 2018
Sunwolves trio take lessons from defeat
The Sunwolves may have come up short in their 2018 season opener, but the contest provided valuable experience for the younger players making their Super Rugby debuts.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 22, 2018
Japan falls to 0-3 in Asian qualifiers with one-point loss to Taiwan
The Akatsuki Five remain winless in the Asian qualifiers first round for the 2019 World Cup after a 70-69 loss to Taiwan at Yokohama International Swimming Pool on Thursday night.
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Feb 20, 2018
Shinsuke Yamanaka says preparation going well for rematch with Luis Nery
With less than 10 days left until a fight in which he'll try to avenge the only loss of his professional career, Shinsuke Yamanaka didn't show any signs of despair, only confidence.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 17, 2018
Yuzuru Hanyu and Shoma Uno's Olympic performances light up Tokyo
Pyeongchang is 1,000 km away from Tokyo.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 8, 2018
Teen phenom Chikara Tanaka looking to make mark with national team
Chikara Tanaka is Japanese basketball's latest boy wonder.
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Feb 6, 2018
Ekiden guru Susumu Hara calls for big changes to sport
With the remarkable achievements he's accomplished in collegiate ekiden, including four Hakone titles, Susumu Hara could easily rest on his laurels.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 5, 2018
Sport climbing gaining hold ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The Olympics have the power to turn obscure sports into much bigger attractions once they've been included on the program for the global sports extravaganza.
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Feb 2, 2018
Former XFL player Shinzo Yamada optimistic about relaunch
Former linebacker and defensive back Shinzo Yamada says that he is fond of the plan to relaunch the XFL, because it could serve as a window for international players, including his compatriots.
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Jan 31, 2018
Japan women's hockey team aiming for medal at Pyeongchang Olympics
The Japanese women's national hockey team hasn't posted a single win in its previous two trips to the Winter Olympics.
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Jan 29, 2018
Iwade takes progressive approach to sports medicine
Teikyo University men's rugby team head coach Masayuki Iwade has a golden rule — never compete when you are carrying a serious injury.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 27, 2018
Groups promote Olympic legacy
"Legacy" or "legacies" has been a key world in the recent history of the Olympic Games.
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Jan 22, 2018
Ryota Murata announces first defense of WBA world middleweight title against Italian Emanuele Blandamura
WBA middleweight world champion Ryota Murata will have his first title defense against a fighter who people might think is a cushy opponent.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 22, 2018
Hawks explore every avenue to improve club
It's often said in professional sports that teams with bigger payrolls have a better chance to win games and championships.
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Jan 20, 2018
Shoe guru Hitoshi Mimura wants to help put Japan's marathon runners back on right track
Renowned footwear designer Hitoshi Mimura has become a global adviser for American sports apparel brand New Balance.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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