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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.

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BASKETBALL

Apr 17, 2013

Aisin, Toshiba ready for showdown in JBL Finals

The Aisin Sea Horses have inarguably been the team to beat in the JBL in recent years, but they aren't about to rest on their laurels.

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BASKETBALL

Apr 16, 2013

Fazekas, Diouf sparked major turnaround for Brave Thunders

After a dismal 2011-12 campaign, the Toshiba Brave Thunders are the JBL's undisputed Cinderella team this season

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MORE SPORTS

Apr 11, 2013

Kajima Deers losing corporate backing; team's future uncertain

The Kajima Deers are known as one of the powerhouse teams in the X League, Japan's corporate football circuit. But they will no longer go with the name "Kajima" after this year.

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BASKETBALL

Apr 10, 2013

Brave Thunders eliminate Alvark, advance to JBL Finals

Toshiba center Nick Fazekas scored 23 points and grabbed 22 rebounds as the Brave Thunders edged the reigning JBL champion Toyota Motors Alvark 64-62 in the decisive third game of the playoff semifinals at Todoroki Arena on Tuesday night.

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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball

Apr 6, 2013

Ramirez moves closer to 2,000 hits as BayStars edge Swallows

Alex Ramirez edges closer to history during the BayStars' victory over the Swallows

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BASEBALL / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Mar 21, 2013

Friendly rivalry brings out color in WBC final

Rivalries are perhaps the superfine ingredient that works to spice up teams and athletes and make fans louder.

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BASEBALL

Mar 19, 2013

Japan brings vibrant support to San Francisco

A lot of passion with different ways of cheering for each respective nation. That's one of the things you can taste only at the World Baseball Classic.

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BASEBALL / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Mar 18, 2013

Scouts gather for precious look at global talent at WBC

With the World Baseball Classic acting as a showcase in front of major league scouts, Team Japan has obviously been one of the countries attracting attention from the men with stop watches and speed guns in the stands.

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BASEBALL / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Mar 12, 2013

Japan's assault on Netherlands surprises manager Yamamoto

Team Japan sure put it all together Sunday night. But who would have thought it would earn the victory with a slugfest?

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BASEBALL / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Mar 10, 2013

Hurler Maeda gets call to start against Netherlands

It will take one more win to punch a ticket to San Francisco. But of course nothing's secured yet for Team Japan.

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BASEBALL / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Mar 8, 2013

Tanaka searching for consistency on mound

So, which side of Masahiro Tanaka did we see on Wednesday night?

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BASEBALL / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Mar 7, 2013

Japanese roots spread wide at World Baseball Classic

One of the beautiful things about sports is that there are always stories about the losers, not just the winners.

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BASEBALL / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Mar 4, 2013

Japan struggling to deliver on mound

On the eve of Japan's World Baseball Classic opener against Brazil, Masahiro Tanaka said that one stellar outing would change people's perception.

BASEBALL / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Mar 3, 2013

Uchikawa exhibits calm before WBC opener

After a four-year wait, the third edition of the World Baseball Classic has officially begun. Yet Seiichi Uchikawa kept his low-key manner one day before the two-time defending champions were set to face Brazil in Japan's tournament opener.

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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC

Feb 28, 2013

Utsumi raring to go as World Baseball Classic approaches

Tetsuya Utsumi is making an appearance at his second World Baseball Classic, but his role will be a lot more important this time.

OLYMPICS

Feb 16, 2013

JOC taking steps to address crises

After a series of scandals that have rocked the sports world in recent weeks, the Japanese Olympic Committee is working to improve how it handles its societal duties.

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Jan 28, 2013

Japanese coaches get NFL crash course at Pro Bowl

In a game intended to showcase the all-stars of the NFL, nothing gets too serious at the Pro Bowl and things are laid-back. Playbooks are a lot thinner and players smile much more often than usual.

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MORE SPORTS

Jan 15, 2013

Trians rage against dying light with Emperor's Cup victory

The Panasonic Trians grabbed their first Emperor's Cup in 16 years with a 64-61 victory over the Aisin Sea Horses in the men's final of the All-Japan Championship on Monday, prevailing in the second half thanks to their stingy defense.

MORE SPORTS

Jan 14, 2013

Antelopes upset Sunflowers to win title

The Toyota Motors Antelopes ended the mighty JX Sunflowers' quest for their fifth consecutive Empress' Cup title with a 90-69 upset victory in the women's final of the 88th All-Japan Championship at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on Sunday.

BASKETBALL

Jan 14, 2013

Late-starter Rolle eyeing one more shot at NBA

Magnum Rolle didn't play organized basketball until his freshman year in high school.

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Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat

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SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Azabudai Hills, Tokyo’s green new downtown ‘village’

Azabudai Hills, Tokyo’s green new downtown ‘village’

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