Tag - ryuichi-kishimoto

 
 

RYUICHI KISHIMOTO

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 13, 2021
B. League playoffs kick off with plenty of things to watch
After being forced to cancel the playoffs last season, eight B. League teams are ready to vie for the title this year.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 28, 2019
Toyama's Satoru Maeta making most of playing time in second season
A few up-and-coming players' names appear on the list of top Japanese scorers this season. They join many established players in providing an offensive spark for their respective teams.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 30, 2019
Ryukyu pulls away in third quarter, eliminates Nagoya in series-deciding game
Jeff Ayres scored 17 points and Ryuichi Kishimoto had 16 as the Ryukyu Golden Kings topped the visiting Nagoya Diamond Dolphins 67-43 in Game 3 of their quarterfinal playoff series on Monday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 17, 2019
Golden Kings celebrate assistant coach Keith Richardson's return with series sweep against Fukuoka
A familiar face returned to the sidelines this weekend for the Ryukyu Golden Kings.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Sep 24, 2018
Flawless Golden Kings lift Terrific 12 trophy after downing Guangzhou
The Ryukyu Golden Kings have piled up tournament victories at an impressive rate in the preseason. First, they captured the B. League Early Cup Kansai title on Sept. 9.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 21, 2018
Golden Kings whip SeaHorses in clash of title-chasing titans
Takatoshi Furukawa scored 11 of his team-high 18 points in the second half and four teammates also reached double figures in points as the Ryukyu Golden Kings outplayed the host SeaHorses Mikawa, winning 82-70 on Saturday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 19, 2018
Golden Kings outclass Evessa
The Ryukyu Golden Kings' potent inside-outside scoring attack worked effectively in a runaway victory over the host Osaka Evessa on Friday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 2, 2018
Golden Kings control fourth quarter to secure victory over Susanoo Magic
The Ryukyu Golden Kings outclassed the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's series finale.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Sep 23, 2016
Alvark rout Golden Kings, complete two-game series sweep
The Alvark Tokyo jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter and held on for a 74-53 victory over the Ryukyu Golden Kings on Friday night in the B. League.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 24, 2016
Kings, Alvark to clash in B. League opener
The B. League revealed on Tuesday that the Alvark Tokyo and Ryukyu Golden Kings will tip off the inaugural season on Sept. 22 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 27, 2016
Sendai forward White named bj-league MVP
Sendai 89ers forward Wendell White joined fellow league legend Lynn Washington, the retired Osaka Evessa icon, as the bj-league's only two-time regular-season MVPs, as the league's 11th and final regular-season awards were announced on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 31, 2016
Kinjo leads by example for Ryukyu
In the Ryukyu Golden Kings' infancy, before the team made multiple championship game appearances, Shigeyuki Kinjo was one of the league's most exciting, explosive Japanese backcourt stars.
BASKETBALL
Feb 6, 2016
Ryukyu's Kishimoto shines in triumph over Kyoto
Ryuichi Kishimoto ignited the Ryukyu Golden Kings on offense on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 2, 2016
Golden Kings continue winning tradition
The Ryukyu Golden Kings have been so good for so long that they've maintained a winning formula for nearly a decade.
BASKETBALL
Sep 6, 2014
Alvark hold off Kings' spirited comeback
The Toyota Alvark jumped out to a 26-8 lead by the end of the first quarter against the Ryukyu Golden Kings during Friday's preseason game in Okinawa City.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 4, 2014
Toyota edges Ryukyu in exhibition
The preseason began in earnest for the league's 10th season on Wednesday. But this time with a twist.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 25, 2014
Golden Kings dismantle Happinets in bj-league final; Kishimoto named MVP
One run changed everything.

Longform

High-end tourism is becoming more about the kinds of experiences that Japan's lesser-known places can provide.
Can Japan lure the jet-set class off the beaten path?