The Japan Times will be featuring periodic interviews with figures in the bj-league -- Japan's first professional basketball circuit -- which is in its second season. Kyoko Okabayashi of the Oita HeatDevils is the subject of this week's profile.
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Position: Interpreter/Team Manager
Age: 31
Hometown: Ino, Kochi Pref.