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Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 21, 2017
Evessa coach Dai Oketani brings passion to the game
While Japan pro basketball dealt with massive changes over the past dozen years, Dai Oketani built his credentials as one of the most respected, accomplished head coaches here.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 18, 2017
Evessa overpower NeoPhoenix, end five-game slide
The Osaka Evessa dominated on both sides of the ball in Saturday's series opener against the San-en NeoPhoenix, ending a five-game losing streak
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BUSINESS
Oct 27, 2017
Small Japanese credit union outperforms mega-banks by lending to geisha and local startups
Kikuno Kashima, a Tokyo geisha, couldn't get a bank loan to open a club for her patrons and select guests until a tiny credit union agreed to lend her the money. Now she's part of a lending model that's doling out cash to startup companies and yielding surprisingly high profits in the process.
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CULTURE / Film
Sep 13, 2017
'Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution 1': Nostalgic flashbacks get a bit confusing
It's an anime industry tradition that stretches back to the original "Mobile Suit Gundam": re-editing and adding new animation to popular television series in order to transform them into feature films.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
Aug 26, 2017
Retiring coach Richardson leaves lasting legacy on Golden Kings, Okinawa basketball
Successful organizations have people who inspire others and encourage them to build an environment where success is a top priority.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 22, 2017
Evessa stick with veteran bench boss Oketani for 2017-18 season
As expected, Dai Oketani is staying put with the Osaka Evessa, plotting to lead the proud franchise's rise to title contender once again.
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JAPAN
Apr 4, 2017
More firms giving disabled workers key roles
Japanese companies are working to assign intellectually disabled workers key positions as they seek to create more diverse workplaces.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 23, 2017
Under-appreciated Kanamaru has spotlight-worthy skills
Kosuke Kanamaru doesn't receive as much media attention as elite Japanese stars in other pro sports leagues in his native country.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Feb 11, 2017
Kohama's legacy certain to live on
Mototaka Kohama leaves behind a trail of memories with those who knew him well or casually crossed paths with him during his decades-long involvement in basketball.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 15, 2016
Osaka's Harrellson takes pride in toughness, versatility
While playing college basketball for the powerhouse University of Kentucky program, Josh Harrellson broadened his game beyond the traditional expectations of a big man, e.g. around the basket. The 208-cm power forward/center became a bigger threat on offense from the perimeter.
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JAPAN
Dec 9, 2016
New running facility opens in Tokyo for athletes of all stripes
As the metropolis gears up to host the Olympics and Paralympics in four years’ time, a new running stadium opened in Tokyo on Friday. The private-sector facility will provide an inclusive training venue for athletes of all stripes.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 8, 2016
Teamwork has Tochigi flourishing
Camaraderie pays off for successful teams.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Nov 27, 2016
Dai Hirai moves from beach to campfire on 'Love is Beautiful'
Dai Hirai "Love is Beautiful" (Avex Trax)
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JAPAN
Nov 24, 2016
Reality and how to put it to poetry take stage at Cikada Prize gathering
The second Cikada Prize Winners Commemorative International Symposium was held at the Kioicho Campus of Josai University on Nov. 18, in which Josai University Educational Corporation Chancellor Noriko Mizuta, a Cikada Prize winner herself, and others discussed poetry.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 15, 2016
SoFi expands into life insurance through deal with Protective Life
Social Finance Inc., a fast-growing online lender that focuses on high-earning millennials, is broadening its offerings to include life insurance.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 5, 2016
Evessa whip Golden Kings in series opener
The Osaka Evessa pulled away from the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the second half on Saturday en route to a runaway victory over their former fierce bj-league rival.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 15, 2016
SeaHorses jump out to big lead, fend off Evessa comeback
The Osaka Evessa mounted a spirited comeback during Saturday's series opener against the visiting SeaHorses Mikawa.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 6, 2016
Teams still finding way in first season
Parity has been the name of the game so far this season.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 18, 2016
'Witness' who found Tokyo neighbor dead confesses to killing her
A 30-year-old man in Nishitokyo has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his elderly next-door neighbor, police said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Jul 16, 2016
China: more hegemon than bogeyman?
Jeffrey Wasserstrom's perceptive new book, "Eight Juxtapositions: China Through Imperfect Analogies," presents some unlikely comparisons that are designed to challenge perceptions about China. Wasserstrom, a professor of history at the University of California, Irvine, acknowledges flaws in his analogies — which include an exploration of the similarities between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pope Francis — but makes a persuasive case that they are useful in making sense of contemporary China. He draws eyebrow-raising parallels between Japan in Manchuria and China in Tibet, and links these incursions with America's delusional intervention in Iraq — a comparison that sheds new light on a debacle that plunged the Middle East into its current maelstrom.

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