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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
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 3, 2010
Murton making major contributions for Tigers
Matt Murton is no longer known as just a carrot-topped player but also an exceptional hitter for the Hanshin Tigers.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 24, 2010
Record-breaker Keppel puts faith in teammates
In his first year in Japan, pitcher Bobby Keppel has been serving as a messiah for the ailing Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 14, 2010
Wakui rules mound for first-place Lions
TOKOROZAWA, Saitama Pref. — Hideaki Wakui isn't perfect.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 26, 2010
Veteran star Hunter impressed by Matsui's influence on Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The impact of "Godzilla" cannot be measured just by his contributions during the course of a game, but in the totality of things he does — both on the field and in the clubhouse.
Japan Times
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May 11, 2010
Football coach Kawata finds a home at Stanford
Sometimes life takes a drastic turn with a bit of determination. Football coach Tsuyoshi Kawata's tale is a good example of that.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 30, 2010
Brex's Tabuse not ready to give up dream of making return to NBA
For Yuta Tabuse, there is no reason to store his basketball shoes on the shelf, because he has no time to relax — not even during the offseason.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 24, 2010
New hoop coach Wisman has lofty goals for men's national team
The new leader of Japan's men's basketball team doesn't believe that its current status fits the talent level of this nation.
Japan Times
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Apr 19, 2010
Despite struggles at nationals, swimmer Kitajima regains confidence
At the end of the day, Kosuke Kitajima was another swimmer who needs constant and extraordinary hard work to get a "W." But it seems that once he gets back on track, he can still be on top.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 13, 2010
Kawamura leads Brex to JBL championship
Takuya Kawamura single-handedly guided the Link Tochigi Brex to their first-ever JBL championship with a late-game explosion on Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 11, 2010
Brex beat SeaHorses in JBL Finals opener
The league's latest Cinderella team Link Tochigi Brex put up another great show in front of a full house of 3,202 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2 on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 10, 2010
Brex embrace challenge of showdown with SeaHorses in JBL Finals
Link Tochigi Brex head coach Thomas Wisman described the challenge of facing the two-time reigning champion Aisin SeaHorses as "David vs. Goliath."
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 7, 2010
Carp take positive steps in win over Swallows
The Hiroshima Carp finally snapped a seven-game losing skid with a 3-2 win over the Tokyo Yakult Swallows on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 1, 2010
Depth of lineup key for Buffaloes
It doesn't make much sense to talk about who is hot and who is not just a few games into the season. Still, the run by the Orix Buffaloes has been a shocker thus far.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 28, 2010
Takahashi enjoys return to field, hopes to remain healthy
Yoshinobu Takahashi, who has suffered from chronic lower back pain, was sent to the plate as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning on Aug. 28, 2009, against the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 17, 2010
Carlyle hopes to be spark for Fighters, inspiration for children with diabetes
Buddy Carlyle is one of three pitchers the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters acquired during the off-season. But he's not entirely new to Nippon Professional Baseball.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 9, 2010
Japan picks over bones of Vancouver medal tally
Was it success or under-achievement? The Japanese squad for the Vancouver Winter Olympics returned home with five medals and 26 top-eight finishes — both better feats than at the 2006 Turin Games.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 6, 2010
Apache guard Aoki pleased with team's recent progress
Enduring the stress of a season with a number of off-court issues and distractions, Tokyo Apache guard Cohey Aoki is playing with mixed emotions.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 3, 2010
Olympians reflect on success in Vancouver
After the challenging 17-day rigors of the Vancouver Winter Games concluded, the Japanese Olympic team returned home, receiving warm but enthusiastic greetings from fans at Narita International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
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Feb 7, 2010
Goodell says NFL remains committed to Asian market
Fort Lauderdale Fla. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the absence of the NFL from Asia at a news conference on Friday.
Japan Times
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Feb 6, 2010
Fujita proud to discuss family's Japanese heritage
Standing 196 cm, Scott Fujita is one of the tallest linebackers in the NFL. But that fact alone doesn't make him a rare kind of player.
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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