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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
Jan 27, 2011
Apache's Nakama making progress under tutelage of Hill
Sometimes, new, different circumstances make you a much better player.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 21, 2011
Strong fitness helps Apache during grueling stretch
The Tokyo Apache wrapped up a hectic eight games in 14 days with a 79-78 overtime victory over the Takamatsu Five Arrows on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 11, 2011
Dominant SeaHorses win fourth-straight title
Though they had to fight through a tough challenge from their opponents in the championship clincher, the three-time reigning champions maintained their mastery of the annual New Year's tournament.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 10, 2011
Sunflowers claim WJBL three-peat
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Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 5, 2011
Sunflowers end Yamanote's win-filled season
The weak can beat the strong.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 4, 2011
Hawaii uses sports to attract Japanese
One of Hawaii's biggest traits is its Aloha Spirit. And the state is actively working on extending its warm-welcoming, positive state of mind through sports.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 30, 2010
Hokuriku High captures All-Japan basketball title
After the game-ending buzzer, every single Hokuriku High School player raised his arms high in the air, and other teammates trotted onto the floor with huge smiles and tears on their faces.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 29, 2010
Nagaoka scores 50 in tournament final
Their dominance could not be halted.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 23, 2010
Sugawara overcomes adversity
Quarterback Shun Sugawara is one tiny cookie. But he has a big heart, which helped him guide the Obic Seagulls to their first X League championship in five years.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 16, 2010
Jackson making most of chance in Japan
Stardom often starts with a simple reason.
MORE SPORTS
Dec 14, 2010
X Bowl coaches begin mind games
With a week still to go before the Japan X Bowl, the players have yet to pick up their helmets and pads and the coaches have yet to put on their headsets. But it appears the mental game has already kicked off.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 10, 2010
Imae played major role in Japan Series
NAGOYA — What a big-time player Toshiaki Imae is.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Nov 8, 2010
Batting center hit hard by recession
TOYOYAMA, Aichi Pref. — On a mild Sunday morning, a throng of enthusiastic baseball-playing youngsters were waiting for their turn, while some casual adults tried to have some fun hitting the ball at one local batting cage just outside Nagoya.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Nov 7, 2010
Rooting for Dragons is a Nagoya tradition
NAGOYA — Baseball fans in Nagoya bleed Dragon blue.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 6, 2010
Rookies play major roles in Japan Series
CHIBA — Almost right away, Ikuhiro Kiyota and Yohei Oshima shook their heads when asked whether they would be playing on such a privileged stage like the Japan Series before their first pro season began this year.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Nov 4, 2010
Imae, Kiyota make case for Japan Series MVP award consideration
CHIBA — Obviously, it's too early to talk about who will be the Japan Series MVP award.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Nov 3, 2010
Marines excited to play at home again
CHIBA — The Marines had hopes for weeks to return to the warm cheers at home on a chilly November night.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2010
Japan Series veteran Wada continues to produce for Dragons
Nagoya Anyone in Japanese baseball should know how good Kazuhiro Wada is by now. The Chiba Lotte Marines had certainly put a warning mark on the Chunichi Dragons slugger before the Japan Series started.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Nov 1, 2010
Marines' Iguchi knows key to playoff success
NAGOYA — Having had the rare experience of collecting championship rings on both sides of the Pacific, Tadahito Iguchi knows what it takes to earn postseason victories.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 31, 2010
Players keep same approach for Japan Series
NAGOYA — It isn't too difficult to imagine how much of a privilege it is to play in a Japan Series.
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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