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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.
BASKETBALL
Jan 29, 2006
Hopefuls flock to bj-league tryouts
FUNABASHI, Chiba Pref. -- Although the bj-league is brand new, it is looking for a blend of young talent and seasoned veterans on which to build its future.
BASKETBALL
Dec 30, 2005
Bryant laying the foundations for next generation bj-leaguers
As much as he enjoys seeing his team win or score lots of points, Tokyo Apache head coach Joe Bryant believes in something more important when it comes to the bj-league -- making it a league for Japanese players.
BASKETBALL
Dec 26, 2005
Team-player Pippen doing Uncle Scottie proud in bj-league
Just like his uncle, William Pippen runs everywhere from the top of the key to underneath the basket. And the efforts have paid off so far.
OLYMPICS
Dec 22, 2005
Igaya focused on 2016 bid
International Olympic Committee vice president Chiharu Igaya said there is a good chance for Japan to host the 2016 Games.
MORE SPORTS
Dec 18, 2005
Seagulls ready to rumble with Impulse in X Bowl
The Obic Seagulls captain Tatsuro Shoji is uplifted by the opportunity to pay back for a humiliation.
MORE SPORTS
Dec 15, 2005
NFL focuses on Japan development
After all the years of Japanese players failing to make it to the NFL, it has been decided that now is the time to get serious and make some changes to this sorry showing.
MORE SPORTS
Dec 14, 2005
Eight pass test for NFL Europe
NFL Japan announced Tuesday that eight Japanese players will be invited for next February's NFL Europe training camp for non-Americans in Tampa, Fla.
BASKETBALL
Dec 4, 2005
X League title game set
Quarterback Manabu Tatsumura completed a 35-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Ken Shimizu in the first quarter and made another to tight end Sumitaka Ando in the second period to power the Obic Seagulls to a 13-7 win over the Asahi Beer Silver Star at Yokohama Stadium in the X League Final 6 semifinals...
BASKETBALL
Nov 25, 2005
AND1 crew puts on good show in Tokyo
Known better as a hallowed sumo venue, Tokyo's Ryoguku Kokugikan transformed into a hoops hotbed on Nov. 13.
MORE SPORTS
Nov 22, 2005
Deers trample Skylarks
Kajima quarterback Yosuke Ozaki ran for 125 yards, while completing nine passes in 13 attempts, to guide the Deers to a 27-6 victory over the Onward Skylarks in Monday's first round game of the X League Final 6 at Tokyo Dome.
BASKETBALL
Nov 16, 2005
Saitama Broncos used to challenges
After the win, Saitama Broncos general manager Toshihiko Narita seemed on the verge of tears, his face red with excitement.
BASKETBALL
Nov 13, 2005
Broncos find elusive first win
Finally, they've done it.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 10, 2005
Korean 'treasure' returns for Konami
For winning an unprecedented three MVP awards, Sun Dong Yol was called "South Korea's national treasure" when he was an active player. And even after his retirement, he still is respected by everyone.
BASKETBALL
Nov 4, 2005
Broncos hope to ride Benoit's leadership
David Benoit has traveled all over the world to play basketball. And after years on the road and countless leagues, including the NBA, he reckons he has the game figured out: you win as a team.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 28, 2005
Bryant, Apache look forward to start of bj-league
With a laugh, Joe Bryant says that to be back in the country where the city he named his son for is located is like a spiritual homecoming.
Ishiba delays meeting with Trump, citing legal restrictions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba waves upon arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Callao, Peru, on Friday.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
While financial misfortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven some women to work the streets, others simply want more money to spend — or want to pay off their debts — at host clubs.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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