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JOHN HUMPHREY

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 11, 2016
Aoki leaves lasting legacy on Japan hoops
Whenever he stepped on the court during 11 distinguished seasons as a special ambassador for Japan pro basketball, Cohey Aoki increased the visibility of the sport.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 10, 2016
'Helicopter' Humphrey joins new ABA squad RDC Vulcans as head coach
John "Helicopter" Humphrey, one of the now-dissolved bj-league's original stars, has been hired to coach the American Basketball Association's RDC Vulcans, an expansion squad.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 19, 2015
Bryant still hoping Fukuoka can make playoffs
The Rizing Fukuoka face an uphill climb in their quest to make the playoffs.
BASKETBALL
Mar 5, 2015
Hot 3-point shooting carries Shiga past Fukuoka
Led by a trio of 3-point shooting specialists, the visiting Shiga Lakestars halted the Rizing Fukuoka's three-game winning streak on Thursday night, winning the bj-league series opener 95-93.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 26, 2015
'Helicopter' flies in for reunion with Bryant in Fukuoka
Veteran scoring standout John "Helicopter" Humphrey arrived in Fukuoka on Monday to join the bj-league's Rizing Fukuoka, a league source told The Japan Times.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 30, 2014
Ex-Apache coach Bryant hired to lead struggling Fukuoka
Joe Bryant, the now-defunct Tokyo Apache's original head coach, will take over as the Rizing Fukuoka's next bench boss, the bj-league club announced on Monday evening.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 25, 2014
Turkish Airlines becomes top sponsor
In a move that could have a profound impact on the professional basketball landscape in Japan, Turkish Airlines has agreed to become the title sponsor for the bj-league.
BASKETBALL
Jan 15, 2014
Ex-Gator Moss powers Nara past Saitama
Big man Adrian Moss delivered a gutsy 20-point, 21-rebound performance to lead the Bambitious Nara to a 70-60 series-opening victory over the Saitama Broncos on Wednesday night.
BASKETBALL
Nov 13, 2013
Tokyo overwhelms Saitama in fourth quarter, completes series sweep
Despite John "Helicopter" Humphrey's 45-point outburst, the Saitama Broncos couldn't quell the Tokyo Cinq Reves' momentum and spirited comeback on Wednesday night at Musashino General Gymnasium.
BASKETBALL
Nov 12, 2013
Tokyo outplays Saitama in series opener
The Tokyo Cinq Reves emerged victorious on Tuesday night by overcoming a five-point halftime deficit and seizing control of the game after the break.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 12, 2013
Long-term imports still rare in ever-changing league
With each passing season, perpetual change on team rosters means dozens of foreign players come and go. And it's become quite rare for foreign players to spend a large chunk of their careers in the bj-league.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 22, 2013
'Helicopter' Humphrey flying high again after injury
The Saitama Broncos find themselves in a familiar place as the season heads into its stretch run — near the bottom of the pack. And they will miss the playoffs for an eighth consecutive season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 3, 2013
Broncos outplay Evessa, stretch winning streak to four games
Suddenly, the Saitama Broncos are one of the hottest clubs in the 21-team bj-league.
Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt
Lawyers estimate that personal bankruptcies in Japan are on track to reach the highest since 2012 this year.
Honda-Nissan megamerger in the works
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida (left), Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe (second from left) and Takao Kato, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, hold a news conference on merger talks on Monday in Tokyo.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?
Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
Okinawa people stage rally against sexual assaults by U.S. servicemen
Sorane Sakihama, a 22-year-old college student, speaks at a rally in the city of Okinawa on Sunday protesting against sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers.
For baseball fans, 2024 brought The Summer of Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts to a standing ovation from fans after hitting his 50th home run of the season, against the Marlins in Miami on Sept. 19.
A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,' Japan's edible tradition for the new year
Japan's traditional New Year cuisine has a long history, though modern developments have led to slight changes in the way things work.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024
In 2024, efficiency trumped effort among Japan's fitness-focused aspirants.
Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?
Steam rises from a geothermal plan in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture. Despite its long history and potential, geothermal provided just 0.3% of Japan's overall energy mix in the fiscal year from April 2023

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?
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