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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 / ONE-ON-ONE WITH ...
Jan 17, 2010
Sugawara steps up game for Golden Kings
The Japan Times will be featuring periodic interviews with players in the bj-league. The league's fifth season bean in October. Yosuke Sugawara of the Ryukyu Golden Kings is the subject of this week's profile.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 4, 2010
Patient Kajima downs Kansai University in Rice Bowl
It doesn't matter how you play — the most important thing is to finish a game ahead of your opponent. The Kajima Deers won Sunday's game with exactly that in mind.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 20, 2009
Familiar faces, reluctant foes square off in 23rd Japan X Bowl
It always nice to see old comrades. But not necessarily on occasions like this.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 15, 2009
Kaisers end 62-year Koshien Bowl drought
NISHINOMIYA, Hyogo Pref. — The Kansai University Kaisers broke their six-decade drought with an impressive ground game.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 10, 2009
Contrite Inaba laments his missed opportunities in Japan Series loss
SAPPORO — For one last time, the entire Sapporo Dome was shaking as the crowd was trying to give energy to the Hokkaido Nippon Fighters with perhaps their most symbolic way of cheering.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2009
Kamei takes heart from home run
Yoshiyuki Kamei trotted into the interview space with an ecstatic expression on his face, as if he still couldn't believe what had happened moments before.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2009
Supporters keep faith in Fighters
SAPPORO — It was almost like a nightmare for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters and their loyal fans on this northern island.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 6, 2009
Koyano continues to deliver in the clutch
Although he barely missed hitting the .300 mark, Eiichi Koyano was a big part of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' pennant-winning run with his MVP-type performance throughout the year.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 5, 2009
Abe does it all for Giants despite taxing role
Catcher Shinnosuke Abe has a pivotal role offensively and defensively for the Yomiuri Giants.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 4, 2009
Ramirez sticks to routine for game preparations
Some things remain constant.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 3, 2009
Darvish shines despite injury
Yu Darvish went into the game in his worst shape, but left one of the best impressions of his legend-in-the-making career.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2009
Hunky Fighters the main attraction for baseball's newfound admirers
SAPPORO — One of the special traits of the Fighters' games at Sapporo Dome is the sincere fans' warm, enthusiastic cheering, perhaps more so than at any other ballpark.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 1, 2009
Darvish creates stir during Saturday practice
SAPPORO — Whether he pitches or just walks onto the field, Yu Darvish still draws the biggest attention among the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 31, 2009
Nippon Ham, Yomiuri maintain focus before series opener
Sapporo It was like the calm before the storm.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 29, 2009
Fighters shun theatrics even on grandest stage
Doing nothing fancy is a catchword for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 25, 2009
Dejected Nomura ends reign as Rakuten manager
SAPPORO — Katsuya Nomura's griping yet deeply attached days with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles and the team's emotional run has come to an end.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 25, 2009
Sledge, Fighters end Rakuten's season
SAPPORO — Terrmel Sledge literally dealt the Eagles a sledgehammer blow.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 24, 2009
Tanaka carries Eagles in Game 3
SAPPORO — Masahiro "Ma-kun" Tanaka gained his fame as a phenomenal high school hurler on this northern island.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 23, 2009
Yamasaki's clutch play, veteran wisdom benefit Eagles
At age 40, Takeshi Yamasaki is enjoying the career-defining phase of his life as a ballplayer.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 23, 2009
Takahashi, Fighters take commanding 3-0 series lead
Sapporo — Day after day, baseball produces new story lines.
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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