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KAWASAKI

SOCCER / J. League
Nov 1, 2020
Japanese soccer legend Kengo Nakamura to retire
After his miraculous comeback from an ACL injury sustained last year, the former J. League MVP will hang up his boots at 40.
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 31, 2020
Birthday boy Kengo Nakamura sends Kawasaki past Tokyo
Both Kawasaki Frontale and FC Tokyo had plenty of tricks on Saturday night, but it was league-leading Frontale who left Todoroki Stadium with a treat.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 13, 2020
Brave Thunders retires former stars' numbers after half-year delay
Sunday's ceremony honoring Takuya Kita and Takahiro Setsumasa had been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 3, 2020
Alvark set tone in season-opening win over Brave Thunders
The two-time B. League champion Alvark Tokyo set the pace at both ends of the floor as they cruised past the Kawasaki Brave Thunders 85-79 in front of a home crowd at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi in the opening game of the 2020-21 B. League campaign on Friday night.
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 5, 2020
Kaoru Mitoma scores twice as Frontale dismantles Marinos
When it rains, it pours — something Kawasaki Frontale was all too eager to prove in their 3-1 dismantling of Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday night in a Kanagawa Derby clash at Nissan Stadium.
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 29, 2020
Frontale smashes S-Pulse as Kengo Nakamura scores in return
Kawasaki Frontale fans arrived at Todoroki Stadium on Saturday hoping not only to see their team rebound after their first loss of the season, but also to welcome back a club legend after a long recovery from injury.
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 8, 2020
Frontale wins 8th straight as Kaoru Mitoma scores in 1st J1 start
Kawasaki's defense held Oita to just one shot in a dominant performance at Todoroki Stadium.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 22, 2020
Summer music festival adapts classical music program with stage and livestream performances
The annual Festa Summer Muza Kawasaki is going ahead with its 2020 edition by holding 17 concerts in front of limited audiences alongside livestream performances.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 13, 2020
B. League reveals opening matchup for 2020-21 season
The two-time champion Alvark Tokyo and Kawasaki Brave Thunders will opening the B. League season on Oct. 2.
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 11, 2020
Akihiro Ienaga brace drives Frontale past Reysol as fans return to J1
There were no songs or chants.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 10, 2020
Brave Thunders' plans for new arena undaunted by pandemic
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders plan to build a new home arena capable of generating a more professional sports atmosphere.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 9, 2020
Brave Thunders' Nick Fazekas tests positive for COVID-19
Kawasaki Brave Thunders big man Nick Fazekas has tested positive for COVID-19, the B. League club announced Wednesday.
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 8, 2020
Frontale crushes FC Tokyo with first-half goal rush
The empty stadium was unusual. The lopsided scoreline was not.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 22, 2020
On duty at Japan's 'last-chance' hospital for coronavirus
In the midst of a global pandemic, St. Marianna University Hospital has become synonymous with the virus.
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 14, 2020
J. League's birthday celebrations muted by coronavirus
'J. League Day' comes with current campaign stuck in limbo due to coronavirus pandemic
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 9, 2020
Takehiko Orimo honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Japanese basketball legend Takehiko Orimo of the Levanga Hokkaido was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday, headlining the first day of the 2019-20 B. League Award Show.

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