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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
Nov 18, 2011
Kokubo pushes teammates to compete at highest level
Hiroki Kokubo leads his team with his irreplaceable guts and leadership, not just with his bat.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 17, 2011
Simple advice pays off for Hawks' Tamura
Obviously, all eyes are on the remaining two teams as they vie for the 2011 Japan Series titles. That makes this a different stage than any other.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 16, 2011
Dragons fans display unbridled support for team
With the Dragons' surprising 2-0 start to the ongoing Japan Series, their loyal fans may be able to see something they hadn't expected before it began: manager Hiromitsu Ochiai being tossed in the air at their home house.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 15, 2011
Poise, patience pay off for experienced Dragons
After another extra-inning 2-1 victory, Dragons manager Hiromitsu Ochiai said he believes his team is used to being on the big stage.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 13, 2011
Chunichi's Asao provides relief in high-pressure situation against Hawks
Don't be deceived by his baby face. If you do, he'll bite you badly.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2011
Hawks turn misery into redemption
Throughout the Climax Series final stage, Fukuoka Softbank Hawks manager Koji Akiyama maintained a blunt attitude when asked how he would compare this year's team with last year's squad, saying, "last year was last year. This year is this year."
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 6, 2011
Hawks sweep Lions, reach Japan Series
The invitation ticket for the Japan Series had been delivered before the game was officially over.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 6, 2011
Matsunaka remains a potent weapon for Hawks
A lot of baseball fans, particularly Fukuoka Softbank Hawks supporters, can probably recall how good Nobuhiko Matsunaka was during his prime in the early 2000s.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 5, 2011
Uchikawa proving to be valuable addition for Hawks
No matter how much money they had to pay to acquire this guy, it was wise investment for the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 5, 2011
Hawks pull within a win of punching ticket to Japan Series
All he needed was one strong swing. After the inning, he ended up coming out of the dugout to wave his hat to the excited fans.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 4, 2011
Wada, Uchikawa carry Hawks
In a sense, the Hawks know how big it is to do damage to an opponent first in a postseason more than anybody else in Japanese baseball.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 31, 2011
Surging Lions eliminate Fighters from title chase
After all was said and done, this weekend completely reflected the way both teams played toward the end of the pennant race.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 30, 2011
Lions rally past Fighters to grab opening victory
The Lions offense came through late. And their rally was well deserved in the end.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 29, 2011
Fighters, Lions looking to draw first blood
True, it is a best-of-three series. But it looks like the first game will be the pivotal battle.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 17, 2011
Ramirez, Giants deny Dragons again
Are the Chunichi Dragons really the hottest team in the Central League?
Japan Times
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Oct 9, 2011
Iso happy to leave pro game to follow dream at OSU
For Ariko Iso, a stint with one of the NFL's perennial powerhouses may have only been a path to achieve her ultimate goal.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 1, 2011
Miyamoto's veteran leadership a valuable asset for title-chasing Swallows
It's been a decade since the Tokyo Yakult Swallows' last pennant and Japan Series title, but the leadership and experience of veteran Shinya Miyamoto is as precious as anything else for the Central League-leading ballclub.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 30, 2011
Kawabata delivers as Swallows take down Tigers
Shingo Kawabata did it again. So did the Swallows.
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Sep 13, 2011
Kinoshita puts skills to good use with Obic
His quickness and elusive moves certainly place him on a different sphere.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 8, 2011
Japan hoping to earn respect on hardwood
Head coach Thomas Wisman said that the Japan men's national team has attempted to "regain respectability" since he took the helm last year.
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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