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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
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Jan 10, 2014
Murata ready to face challenge overseas for first time as pro
As has been speculated, Ryota Murata is officially in the big show in Macau on Feb. 22 as he entered his second year as a professional boxer.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 5, 2014
Alvark down Diamond Dolphins in Emperor's Cup quarterfinals
The Toyota Motors Alvark didn't have much spark offensively, but still managed to finish with a W, thanks to their defensive efforts in a 67-56 win over the Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dolphins in the quarterfinals of the All-Japan Championship on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 4, 2014
Aisin routs Tsukuba, books spot in Emperor's Cup semifinals
Former UConn player Gavin Edwards and NBL rookie Makoto Hiejima scored 22 points apiece to help the Aisin SeaHorses advance to the semifinals of the 89th All-Japan Championship with a 96-79 win over the Tsukuba Robots on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 29, 2013
Hachimura powers Meisei High to Winter Cup title
Freshman sensation Louis Hachimura scored 32 points to guide Sendai's Meisei High School to its second-ever Winter Cup title with a 92-78 victory over Fukuoka University Ohori in the boys' final of the 44th All-Japan High School Tournament on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 29, 2013
Parker stars as West beats East in NBL All-Star Game
Wakayama Trians player Michael Parker scored 27 points and cleaned the boards 15 times as the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 114-106 in the NBL All-Star Game at Tokyo's Ota City General Gymnasium on Sunday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 28, 2013
Oka Gakuen captures back-to-back Winter Cup titles
Oka Gakuen didn't repeat its nearly miserable state of the previous day.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 28, 2013
Gamba wait for new site
Gamba Osaka, one of the original J. League members, will move into a brand-new stadium as early as 2016.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 27, 2013
Oka Gakuen edges St. Catalina Girls in Winter Cup semifinals
High school basketball giant Oka Gakuen survived a late surge from St. Catalina Girls to earn a 68-65 win in the girls semifinals of the 44th All-Japan High School Tournament at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Friday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 25, 2013
Aisin's Kanamaru fits in well with new team
The Aisin SeaHorses (24-2) are tied with the Toshiba Brave Thunders for the NBL's best record through Sunday. That alone isn't anything unusual for the powerhouse NBL team.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 21, 2013
FIBA warns JBA about problems
FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann has advised the Japan Basketball Association to resolve issues that exist inside the nation's basketball circles or face greater problems in the future, according to Japanese media reports.
Japan Times
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Dec 17, 2013
Fukushi, Kiryu honored by JAAF
Veteran long-distance runner Kayoko Fukushi received the athlete of the year trophy and high school sensation Yoshihide Kiryu also grabbed the spotlight with two accolades at the annual JAAF Athletic Awards on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 14, 2013
Toshiba rolls to 13th straight victory
Brave Thunders big man Nick Fazekas racked up 26 points and 16 rebounds to help Toshiba extend its winning streak to 13 with an 89-80 win over the Mitsubishi Electric Dolphins at Torodoki Arena on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 13, 2013
Kanamaru drills late 3-pointer to lead Aisin past Toyota
Aisin sharpshooter Kosuke Kanamaru hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.4 seconds left in the final quarter to propel the SeaHorses to a 78-76 win over the Toyota Motors Alvark in NBL interconference action at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2 on Friday night.
Japan Times
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Dec 11, 2013
Koshien Bowl enjoys long, rich history
Located on the outskirts of Osaka with a unique ambience, Koshien Stadium is the symbolic sports icon in Japan.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 10, 2013
Toyota Motors' Gibbs proves desire, athleticism can compensate for smaller stature
The Toyota Motors Alvark (16-6) are currently in the second place in the NBL's Eastern Conference through the weekend, putting themselves in a good position for a playoff spot and championship.
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Dec 7, 2013
Murata learning lessons as pro
Ryota Murata learned many valuable lessons from the second professional fight of his career on Friday in Tokyo.
Japan Times
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Dec 6, 2013
Yaegashi, Murata post wins in boxing extravaganza
It was a night that core Japanese boxing fans couldn't take their eyes off the action for even a second. And they were fortunate that all the local stars left the ring as the winners.
Japan Times
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Dec 4, 2013
Olympic champ Murata relaxed ahead of second pro fight
With a couple of days to go before his second professional bout, Ryota Murata was still chilling. In fact, he looked so relaxed it was as if his fight was two months away.
Japan Times
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Dec 4, 2013
Kiryu reflects on special year
It feels like track phenom Yoshihide Kiryu has been in the spotlight longer than he has been. But his breakout year was 2013, which is, of course, this year.
Japan Times
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Dec 2, 2013
Japan relay squad striving for consistent success
Competing as a team is something Japan is good at in sports. So why not do so in track and field?
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.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.

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