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KAWASAKI

JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 13, 2019
Yokohama convict gets fresh 28-year term for random 2006 tunnel slaying in Kawasaki
A court sentenced a man to 28 years in prison on Friday for randomly killing a woman in 2006 in a tunnel in Kawasaki.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 12, 2019
Kawasaki enacts Japan's first bill punishing hate speech
Repeat violations are punishable by a fine of up to u00a5500,000.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 12, 2019
Mathias Calfani helps Brave Thunders with solid play
Mathias Calfani's passion for basketball is evident on every possession.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 8, 2019
Jordan Heath leads Brave Thunders to easy win over Golden Kings
Jordan Heath set the tone for the title-chasing Kawasaki Brave Thunders in the first quarter.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 8, 2019
Nick Fazekas not ready to cede national team spot to naturalized Brex star Ryan Rossiter
A year ago, Japanese fans called Nick Fazekas a "savior" for completely changing the fortunes of Japan's men's basketball team during Asian qualifying for the FIBA World Cup. That success was something he took pride in being a big part of.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 30, 2019
Marinos move closer to title
One way or another, the trophy presented annually to the winner of the J. League's first division was bound for Nissan Stadium after Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 9, 2019
Frontale triumph over Antlers to keep slim title hopes alive
Kawasaki Frontale clung to the slimmest hopes of a third straight J. League crown Saturday, handing the Kashima Antlers a 2-0 defeat that dented the eight-time champions' own title aspirations.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 5, 2019
Frontale keep title hopes alive with victory over struggling Reds
Kawasaki Frontale compounded the Urawa Reds' woes with a 2-0 defeat in the J. League on Tuesday, netting a goal in each half through Yasuto Wakizaka and late substitute Yu Kobayashi.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 31, 2019
Brave Thunders announce special jersey games, plans to build new arena
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders are serious about capturing titles this year, and have played well so far, tying the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins for the curent best record in the 18-team B. League.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 30, 2019
No intercontinental title shot for Levain Cup winner Frontale
After mostly exorcising their reputation as "silver collectors" by claiming two straight J. League first division titles, Kawasaki Frontale have at last fully shed that reputation by claiming the Levain Cup in their fifth attempt.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 29, 2019
Japan film festival scraps screening of 'comfort women' movie
A film festival that began over the weekend in Kawasaki has decided not to show a documentary focused on debates over the issue of "comfort women."
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 27, 2019
Sunrockers get back on track in win over Brave Thunders
The Sunrockers Shibuya delivered a gut-check performance on Sunday afternoon, ending a two-game losing streak.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 26, 2019
Frontale top Consadole in penalty shootout to capture Levain Cup
Kawasaki Frontale claimed the Levain Cup with a penalty shootout win against Consadole Sapporo on Saturday following a late brace from captain Yu Kobayashi that kept the J. League champions alive after they were reduced to 10 men.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 25, 2019
Brave Thunders, Sunrockers setting early pace in standings
Nearly a month into the new B. League season, it's already quite clear that parity among teams is a defining characteristic of the 2019-20 campaign.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 8, 2019
Japan's Rising Sun flag: A bone of contention for South Korea
Late last month, South Korean lawmaker An Min-suk of the ruling Democratic Party stood before the media in Seoul to explain a resolution proposed in the National Assembly.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 3, 2019
Brave Thunders pull away late to rout Brex in B. League season opener
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders and Utsunomiya Brex, who were formerly known as the Tochigi Brex, combined for 89 victories in 120 games last season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 2, 2019
Brex, Brave Thunders ready for season-opening clash
The B. League has wrapped up its season with championship games at Yokohama Arena, one of the best venues for basketball in Japan, in each the last two years.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 14, 2019
Two first-half goals propel Frontale past Jubilo
Two teams winless in their last six games stepped onto the Todoroki Stadium pitch needing a win for very different reasons.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 8, 2019
Frontale punch ticket for Levain Cup semifinals
Kawasaki Frontale booked their place in the Levain Cup semifinals Sunday with a 4-2 aggregate win over Nagoya Grampus in their quarterfinal tie.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 2, 2019
Police end probe of Kawasaki stabbing rampage with motive still a mystery
Police on Monday formally ended their investigation of a man who went on a fatal stabbing rampage in Kawasaki earlier this year targeting schoolchildren before killing himself.

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