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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.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
Mar 7, 2009
Murata's homer sparks Japan, raises slugger's confidence
He was "the man" — as he is called in Yokohama — and wiped away his doubters' question marks about him.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
Mar 5, 2009
Relaxed ace Darvish gets to grips with ball
When Yu Darvish was surrounded by hordes of reporters and asked whether his condition was developing favorably, the sole answer he gave them was: "I think so."
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
Mar 4, 2009
Players devote extra time to WBC preparations
With two days remaining until the start of the World Baseball Classic, Team Japan held a light two-hour workout in the indoor facility of Jingu Gaien in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Tuesday afternoon. Due to cold weather, the team practiced there instead of holding its workout outside at Jingu Stadium.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
Mar 3, 2009
Vexing slump has Ichiro searching for answers
There is no argument that Ichiro Suzuki will again be the star attraction for the Japanese team in its hunt for consecutive championships in the World Baseball Classic, but right now he isn't even a supporting cast member.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 27, 2009
FIBA promotes unity between Japan's leagues
Desperate times call for desperate measures, someone once said. And it's safe to say these are desperate times for the Japan Basketball Association.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 23, 2009
Grouses coach Ishibashi maintains passion for winning
It's quite easy to locate the 210-cm Takatoshi Ishibashi on the floor during a basketball game, and it won't take too long to see when he's in agony.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 21, 2009
Holtz happy to coach Notre Dame alumni in 75th anniversary game
What a summer it will be for American football fans in Japan.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 18, 2009
Kitajima, Ueno get glitzy awards
Kosuke Kitajima and Yukiko Ueno have each added another shining item to their prized collections.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 11, 2009
Hobbs embraces challenge of being Japan new men's hoop coach
The Japan Basketball Association officially introduced former University of Alabama coach David Hobbs as the new men's national team head man on Tuesday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 10, 2009
Kojima makes mark as Bucs cheerleader
There have been many Japanese-born cheerleaders in the NFL. But Tomoko Kojima has arguably reached the highest point among them, mainly because she's been there longer than anyone and has truly been accepted as a core member.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 31, 2009
Iso's incredible journey takes her back to Super Bowl
The NFL powerhouse Pittsburgh Steelers have been there and done that.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 15, 2009
'Twin Towers' looking to rise even higher
While Japanese basketball may be floundering, there's still some hope at the individual player level. This was demonstrated in the just wrapped-up All-Japan Championship (Emperor's Cup) 2009 final.
BASKETBALL
Jan 13, 2009
Sea Horses strike early to defend hoops title
It wasn't the most fitting game for the final, but in a sense the highly-defensive contest showed the weight of the annual Emperor's Cup title.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 12, 2009
Diminutive Shimura making big impact in first season with 89ers
TOKOROZAWA, Saitama Pref. — All he scored was two points that night. But he came out of the locker room heavily icing his feet and ankles as if he was a player who had scored 20.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 29, 2008
Ritsumeikan prepared to go through former hero to win national title
Quarterback Tetsuo Takata is talked about as if he's a historical figure for Ritsumeikan University's football program.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 26, 2008
Ishikawa scoops award
Golf sensation Ryo Ishikawa received a huge present on Christmas Day and flashed his signature bashful smile one last time before the end of the year.
MORE SPORTS
Dec 1, 2008
Defending champ Impulse crushes Oaks to advance to Japan X Bowl
The reigning X League champion Panasonic Electric Works Impulse came through at both sides of the ball as it crushed the Onward Oaks 44-17 in the second round of the Final 6 playoffs in front of a crowd of 4,267 fans at Yokohama Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2008
Frosty reception greets Giants at Seibu Dome
TOKOROZAWA, Saitama Pref. — At this time of year, particularly after sunset when the games are played, it feels almost like winter rather than fall at the area around the wood-surrounded Seibu Dome.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 6, 2008
No-frills Suzuki favors substance over style
TOKOROZAWA, Saitama Pref. — It was a career game for Takahiro Suzuki in Game 3 of the Japan Series.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 5, 2008
Nakajima, Sakamoto possess similar skills
TOKOROZAWA, Saitama Pref. — While the Yomiuri Giants and Seibu Lions were tied at one apiece entering Tuesday's game, and playing merciless, hard-nosed baseball in the ongoing Japan Series, there are two young men who appear to be enjoying this prestigious stage.
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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