Players hone their skills on basketball courts near and far in summer months. They also lend a helping hand to youngsters who are learning the game.
For example, Tokyo Apache All-Star guard Cohey Aoki spent time in Nagano Prefecture last weekend at basketball clinics. Fellow All-Star guard Taishiro Shimizu of the Saitama Broncos has also joined Aoki at the events.
Photos posted on Aoki's blog showcase the upbeat mood of the youthful participants, as well as the joy shared by the players, coaches and support staff.