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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
BASKETBALL
Sep 23, 2012
Clutch 3-pointer propels Iran past Japan in FIBA Asia Cup final
In the game of basketball, making a big shot in crunch time is as important as total points and rebounds on the stats sheet that's distributed after a game.
BASKETBALL
Sep 22, 2012
Japan tops Qatar, advances to FIBA Asia Cup final
Entering the FIBA Asia Cup, Team Japan set a goal of advancing to the semifinals. Well, the last four is good, but at the same time it sounds like a compromising goal.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 21, 2012
Defense fuels victory for Japan over China in FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals
Veterans Kosuke Takeuchi and Ryota Sakurai powered Hayabusa Japan at both ends of the floor in a 60-50 win over China in the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals at Ota City General Gymnasium on Thursday night.
BASKETBALL
Sep 19, 2012
Iran rallies past Japan in FIBA Asia Cup
Forward Nikkhah Bahrami scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half to help Iran overcome a 12-point deficit in a 71-65 victory over host Japan in their final first-round game in the fourth FIBA Asia Cup at Ota City General Gymnasium on Tuesday night.
BASKETBALL
Sep 15, 2012
Japan edges Qatar in FIBA Asia Cup opener
Power forward Kosuke Takeuchi and guard Kosuke Kanamaru scored 14 points apiece as host Japan defeated Qatar 73-69 in Group B action in the fourth FIBA Asia Cup on Friday night.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 14, 2012
Tsukuda having fun in German League
Up until a year ago, Germany wasn't even an option to for running back Soichiro Tsukuda.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 31, 2012
Fujitsu beats IBM in X League opener
Fujitsu, last year's X League runnerup, prevailed despite IBM quarterback Kevin Craft's mighty passing game as the Frontiers edged the Big Blue 24-20 in the opening game of the 2012 X League season at Tokyo Dome on Thursday night.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 23, 2012
Streaking Hawks brush Lions aside
The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks have struggled for much of the season, but the reigning Japan Series champions finally seem to be putting everything together just as the pennant race is about to turn the final corner.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 20, 2012
Nishioka fired up for unification bout against Donaire
As super bantamweight champion Toshiaki Nishioka prepares to square off against Nonito Donaire of the Philippines in a unification title match, the 36-year-old is as psyched up as he's ever been in his storied career.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 16, 2012
Team Japan makes triumphant return from London
After the 17-day extravaganza of the London Olympics, the Japanese delegation — which gave the country excitement and insomnia on a daily basis — made a triumphant return home on Tuesday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 23, 2012
Inoue continues to chase NFL dream
People may laughingly call Japanese quarterback Tomotsuna Inoue's challenge reckless, but he isn't letting that stand in his way.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 1, 2012
Poor record not stopping BayStars from aggressive marketing
A professional sports team has essentially two goals: Trying to win a championship and promoting the team to attract fans.
BASKETBALL
Jun 24, 2012
Chiba to quit bj-league
The Chiba Jets, coming off a mediocre 18-34 inaugural season, are jumping ship to the JBL's re-branded top league for the 2013-14 campaign.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 17, 2012
Language skills key for Kawashima
As a goalkeeper for the national team, Eiji Kawashima doesn't want to make a single error during a game.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 1, 2012
Sugiuchi sacrifices glory for team
Just think about it. A 3-2 count, two outs in the ninth inning, and with a perfect game on the line — what would you do on your next pitch?
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 31, 2012
Sugiuchi throws no-hitter against Rakuten
All Toshiya Sugiuchi needed was a "W" for his team, and as usual, he got it.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 10, 2012
Japan selects Suzuki to lead men's basketball team
The Japan Basketball Association officially introduced Kimikazu Suzuki as the new head coach for the men's national team on Wednesday in Tokyo.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 27, 2012
Inaba falls just short of milestone in Fighters victory
Atsunori Inaba eloquently stated that he doesn't play baseball to come up with 2,000 hits. He plays the game to win for his team.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 23, 2012
High-energy Alvark outplay Sea Horse, capture JBL championship
It was a revealing contrast. It seemed that the more Sea Horses players ran out of gas, the more energetic the Alvark players would become.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 20, 2012
Kumagai ignites Alvark in Game 2 win over Sea Horses
In the game of basketball, sometimes an unexpected hero comes through and wins a game for his team.
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.
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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