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2023 FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP

Sixth-year NBA guard/forward Yuta Watanabe will lead Japan's 12-man squad at the upcoming 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
BASKETBALL
Aug 15, 2023
Japan's 12-man roster set for warm-up games and FIBA World Cup
The top Asian finisher of the World Cup will qualify for next summer's Paris Olympics.
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Both Japan star Yuta Watanabe (left) and Slam Dunk creator Takehiko Inoue have high expectations for the Akatsuki Five at the upcoming 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
BASKETBALL
Aug 1, 2023
Suns' Yuta Watanabe talks hoops with Slam Dunk creator Takehiko Inoue
The Akatsuki Five star counts himself among the devotees of the manga, which is credited with raising the popularity of basketball in Japan.
Yuta Watanabe trains with the national team on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Jul 31, 2023
Suns' Yuta Watanabe joins Japan's training camp for World Cup
Japan is co-hosting the World Cup, which tips off Aug. 25, alongside the Philippines and Indonesia.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 30, 2023
Japan to face Australia and Germany in tough FIBA World Cup group
Japan is cohosting the tournament, which opens in late August, with the Philippines and Indonesia.
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Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Saudi crown prince seeks soft power in game hub Japan
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Japan survey finds 30% of student interns experience sexual harassment
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Nippon Steel boosts efforts to woo U.S. Steel workers and politicians
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New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
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Local theater in Japan is more than a hobby — it’s a community
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Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.

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