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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
Oct 22, 2009
Nomura has nothing to fear
SAPPORO — For Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles' illustrious manager Katsuya Nomura, there is nothing to be afraid of any more, even of his own ballclub.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 21, 2009
Fighters ready to face Eagles in second stage
SAPPORO — The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters are facing some serious issues as their Climax Series gets underway on Wednesday at Sapporo Dome.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 12, 2009
Aoki takes on more responsibility as primary point guard
For the Tokyo Apache, Cohey Aoki is once again one of the main attractions this season.
Japan Times
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Sep 30, 2009
Toyota motivated for successful Japanese GP performance
Because it'll be held at the Honda-owned race track, there is no way Toyota will not attempt to put forth its best effort in front of the home fans.
BASKETBALL
Sep 26, 2009
Five Arrows will play as search for sponsors continues
The Takamatsu Five Arrows are still in dire financial straits, but they are moving along to prepare for the season's opening game against the host Sendai 89ers on Oct. 3.
Japan Times
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Sep 24, 2009
U.S. sprint stars Gay, Felix cruise to easy victories in 100
Tyson Gay and Allyson Felix did not have their best races, but still lived up to top billing as both triumphed in a comfortable manner.
Japan Times
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Sep 23, 2009
Track standouts eager to end season on a positive note
KAWASAKI — After a series of fierce battles throughout the year, all the participants surely have some fatigue. But still they gave their word that they'd push themselves to the max one final time in the 2009 season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Aug 6, 2009
Perseverance pays off for Isohata's NBA cheerleading dream
Yoshimi Isohata took a bit of a detour. But she has no regrets and feels blessed to have this Golden opportunity.
Japan Times
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Jul 29, 2009
Kinoshita maintains desire to play football abroad
Noriaki Kinoshita avoided making any definitive comments on his future after the Notre Dame Japan Bowl last Saturday. But he appears to see himself playing abroad this fall.
Japan Times
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Jul 26, 2009
Super rushing game carries Notre Dame past Japan
Sure, they've lost the speed, agility and stamina they once had. But the Notre Dame alumni team played a soulful game while wearing its famous gold helmets at Tokyo Dome.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 18, 2009
JBA's reputation sinks lower after Hobbs' dismissal
Here's what the Japan Basketball Association set forth in new policies about the men's national team for its restart in January: It wanted to establish a strong squad and eventually gain a spot in an Olympics.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 7, 2009
Hobbs replaced as Japan's basketball coach
The Japanese national basketball team almost seems cursed. Every time it tries to move forward, there is some kind of disturbance.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 29, 2009
Utsumi, Lee lead Giants to victory
The Yomiuri Giants thrust the Swallows away by taking the final game of the first three-game series after the interleague behind two of the unexpected heroes that had gone through distress earlier in the season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 16, 2009
Slow-burner Itoi warming up nicely
Because of his rare talent and physical ability, Yoshio Itoi had been tipped to be a guy who could make a big impact on the top team of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters for the last couple of years.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 11, 2009
Ongoing swimsuit issue creates awkward distraction for athletes
Exactly a year ago, in the midst of the chaos about swimsuit issues before the Beijing Olympics, Kosuke Kitajima appeared in an arena wearing a T-shirt that read: "It's me that swims."
Japan Times
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Jun 9, 2009
University of Hawaii reaching out to Japan
The University of Hawaii athletics department is trying to build a bridge to Japan through sports, hoping it shines as brightly as a rainbow.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 8, 2009
Irie prepared to claim more glory at upcoming world championships
Despite leaving the pool with no new records, Japan's latest up-and-comer Ryosuke Irie still believes that he gained momentum before the upcoming FINA World Championships.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 7, 2009
Sixth-inning flurry helps propel Giants past Fighters
The Yomiuri Giants and Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters ended their interleague series 2-2, but it was probably the Giants who felt as if they won it.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / ANALYSIS
May 31, 2009
Canseco's MMA debut a farce
It was exactly what you'd call a chaban, or a farce.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 26, 2009
Elbow injury forces Nishikori out of action for up to three months
Although he appeared composed, with a mild smile on his face, for young Kei Nishikori, this is probably the biggest disappointment he's experienced in his tennis career.
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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