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UTSUNOMIYA

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 6, 2020
Koike cruises to win in Tokyo governor race, vowing to continue fight against virus
The governor's re-election is a tacit sign that a majority of voters in Tokyo trust Koike to continue her battle against the novel coronavirus.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 29, 2020
A week before Tokyo gubernatorial election, Koike takes commanding lead in polls
It appears the incumbent's strategy — taking advantage of her popularity by running a defensive campaign — is working.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 17, 2020
Tokyo gubernatorial candidates face off in first joint news conference
With candidates taking every chance they could to target incumbent Gov. Yuriko Koike, the initial debate may foreshadow how the election campaigns will proceed.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 6, 2020
Brex star Ryan Rossiter reflects on virus-shortened season, career
When the 2019-2020 B. League season was forced to end abruptly last month because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Utsunomiya Brex were among the contenders who lost their chance to capture the league title.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 14, 2020
Brex outplay Jets as B. League resumes season after long layoff; Kawasaki-Hokkaido game canceled
In a clash of title-chasing rivals, the Utsunomiya Brex outplayed the Chiba Jets on Saturday afternoon as the B. League held its first games since Feb. 17 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 12, 2020
Teams regroup after long layoff for season's stretch run
The revamped playoff format, which was revealed on Tuesday, created a different reality for teams in the hunt for the 2019-20 title: a smaller margin of error.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Feb 13, 2020
Veteran forward Jawad Williams, rookie point guard Kai Toews bolster Brex for season's stretch run
The Utsunomiya Brex, who are built to win now, upgraded their roster in recent weeks.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 26, 2020
Brex beat Evessa to remain in playoff chase
Three wins separate the top four teams in the six-team East Division, and the Utsunomiya Brex are in a spirited fight along with the Alvark Tokyo, Sunrockers Shibuya and Chiba Jets Funabashi for coveted playoff berths.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 16, 2020
Well-traveled bench boss Josep 'Pep' Claros takes over in Fukuoka
The Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka have turned to Josep "Pep" Claros to orchestrate a turnaround for the struggling B2 club.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 11, 2020
Sunrockers, Brave Thunders advance to Emperor's Cup final
The dynamic duo of Sebastian Saiz and Ryan Kelly guided the Sunrockers Shibuya to their first Emperor's Cup gold-medal game with a 96-69 win over the Shiga Lakestars in the All-Japan Basketball Championship semifinals at Saitama Super Arena on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 10, 2020
Kai Toews launches pro career with Utsunomiya Brex
Kai Toews' pro career will begin with the Utsunomiya Brex, it was announced on Friday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 4, 2020
Brave Thunders extend win streak to 16; Golden Kings halt Brex's 15-game unbeaten run
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders built a big lead in the first half on Saturday against the visiting Toyama Grouses.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 28, 2019
Davante Gardner leads SeaHorses past B-Corsairs; Brex, Brave Thunders extend winning streaks to 14
Since the season began in October, the SeaHorses Mikawa have struggled to pile up victories.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 21, 2019
Brex extend winning streak to 11 games
The Utsunomiya Brex are firing on all cylinders in pursuit of the B. League title.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 20, 2019
Alvark whip Susanoo Magic
The Alvark Tokyo outplayed the Shimane Susanoo Magic on Friday night and earned an 89-55 series-opening victory on the road.
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
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 7, 2019
Ryan Rossiter sparks Brex in fourth-quarter comeback victory over Diamond Dolphins
Facing a 61-50 deficit after three quarters was not an insurmountable task for the Utsunomiya Brex.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 25, 2019
Japanese basketball generates record revenue as B. League's growth continues
The growth of Japanese basketball does not appear to be in danger of slowing down any time soon, according to financial data released by the B. League on Monday.
Tokyo Metro’s overseas efforts begin in earnest with London deal
Tokyo Metro will soon have a role in the running of London's Elizabeth Line, a major train route serving the U.K.’s capital city and environs.
Man charged with murder allegedly made victim date other men for money
A car carrying suspect Ryotaro Masuda, who was indicted for allegedly beating his 25-year-old girlfriend to death, leaves the Shibuya Police Station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Russia fired experimental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin says
Ukrainian firefighters work on a spot following an airstrike in Dnipro on Thursday.
Ex-yokozuna Kitanofuji dies at 82
Yokozuna Kitanofuji enters the ring during the May 1970 grand sumo tournament in Tokyo.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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