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OITA

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 12, 2015
Kanazawa hires Suzuki
Yukinori Suzuki, who guided the Oita HeatDevils for the past four seasons, was named the first head coach in Kanazawa Samuraiz history on Thursday.
BASKETBALL
Apr 10, 2015
Shiga trounces Oita for fifth straight win
The Shiga Lakestars took a 25-point lead into the fourth quarter against the host Oita HeatDevils on Friday night.
BASKETBALL
Mar 15, 2015
Chapman guides Susanoo Magic past HeatDevils for series sweep
Guard Joe Chapman was an important acquisition for the Shimane Susanoo Magic during the offseason. An experienced veteran, the 30-year-old Marquette University alum has been a key on-court leader for the revamped Western Conference squad.
BASKETBALL
Jan 4, 2015
Broncos finally claim first win of season
The Saitama Broncos finally found a way to chalk up a victory on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 27, 2014
Former Arizona State coach Evans provided enduring lessons for Oketani, Hamaguchi
What do the Iwate Big Bulls and Kyoto Hannaryz have in common besides being first-place teams?
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 11, 2014
Soaking weary bones and saving a sole on Kyushu's Mount Yufu
It's a rare day that the top of Oita Prefecture's Mount Yufu (or Yufudake) isn't obscured by clouds, claims Lonely Planet's "Hiking in Japan" guidebook. Luckily, our visit happens to coincide with one of those rare days — there is nothing but an unbroken stretch of blue around the peak and the crisp,...
BASKETBALL
Oct 7, 2014
Fukushima Firebonds sign Jones to bolster backcourt
The Fukushima Firebonds have signed guard Verdell Jones III, bj-league sources have told The Japan Times.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 19, 2014
Welfare ruling stuns foreigners
The Supreme Court's landmark decision that permanent foreign residents of Japan are not entitled to welfare benefits will discourage municipalities from doling out such aid.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 1, 2014
Banks OK multibillion-yen loans for Oita and Iwate biomass plant projects
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. and partners will provide a ¥6.3 billion loan for a biomass plant developed by a unit of First Energy Service Co.
BASKETBALL
Jun 6, 2014
Fukushima Firebonds draft forwards Kanno, Masuko
Building a team from scratch, is a step-by-step process. Each new player is a piece to the puzzle.
BASKETBALL
Apr 3, 2014
Nara bounces back against Oita
Four Bambitious Nara players sank two 3-pointers apiece and coach Koto Toyama's club made it difficult for the Oita HeatDevils to score in bunches, salvaging a series split against the hosts on Thursday night.
BASKETBALL
Apr 2, 2014
HeatDevils run away from Bambitious
A strong third-quarter performance fueled the Oita HeatDevils' 97-88 victory over the visiting Bambitious Nara on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 30, 2014
Ryukyu's 22-game home winning streak ends in loss to Oita
The Ryukyu Golden Kings dropped their first home game of the season on Oct. 12. What followed was an epic winning streak in Okinawa.
BASKETBALL
Mar 21, 2014
Oita earns comprehensive victory over Shimane
Seeking a return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 bj-league season, the Oita HeatDevils delivered a strong effort against the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic on Friday night.
BASKETBALL
Feb 28, 2014
Fukuoka heaps more misery on Oita
The free-falling Oita HeatDevils and Rizing Fukuoka have been heading in opposite directions.
BASKETBALL
Jan 5, 2014
Shimizu leads HeatDevils past Hannaryz
Taishiro Shimizu owns a well-recognized name wherever he travels around the bj-league. After all, the popular guard has played in the upstart circuit since its inception in 2005.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jan 4, 2014
Kitsuki's double visions of delight
The guesthouse I was staying at in Kitsuki was named after the owner, a tough but warm-hearted example of Kyushu womanhood, someone who had learnt to stand her own ground on an island known for its almost theatrical levels of machismo.
BASKETBALL
Dec 13, 2013
Hamamatsu ekes out road win over Oita
Four fewer turnovers and five more 3-pointers helped seal the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix's 71-65 road victory for the Oita HeatDevils on Friday night.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 11, 2013
Jones, Shimizu helping to keep Oita in contention early
The Oita HeatDevils were 7-1 to open the 2012-13 season before the team's financial crisis broke up the nucleus of the roster, sending Matt Lottich, Wendell White, Taj Finger, Cyrus Tate, Kazuya "J." Hatano and Naoto Takushi packing as massive cost-cutting measures took place and new players arrived....

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