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JAPAN GO ASSOCIATION

Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 18, 2014
JFA retains Aguirre for Asian Cup
Javier Aguirre will manage Japan at the Asian Cup in January despite being named as a defendant in a match-fixing case filed by Spanish prosecutors earlier this week, the Japan Football Association confirmed on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 18, 2014
FIBA chief Baumann strikes tough tone on JBA ban
FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann repeatedly stated that the Japan Basketball Association's "lack of vision" is a fundamental problem stunting the sport's development throughout the nation.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 3, 2014
JBA chief Maruo says its 25 board members will ‘eventually’ step down
The chaotic situation surrounding Japan basketball seems to only continue to get worse.
BASKETBALL
Nov 14, 2014
FIBA plans meetings in late November to finalize ruling on Japan Basketball Association problems
The Japan Basketball Association still awaits a ruling from FIBA after an Oct. 31 deadline set by basketball's world governing body for a merger plan between the 22-team bj-league and 13-team NBL was not reached.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Nov 8, 2014
Kendama: a whole new ball game
Almost every child that has grown up in Japan has seen a kendama, a wooden traditional Japanese toy consisting of a ken (sword) and tama (ball) connected by a length of string.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 29, 2014
Japan Basketball Association chief Maruo says new league will launch in 2016 despite failure to meet FIBA deadline
Despite facing an expected suspension from FIBA, Japan Basketball Association acting president Mitsuru Maruo insisted that the country's governing body would not stop trying to address and fix its problems, including the unification of the nation's two men's top leagues.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 29, 2014
NBL executive Yamaya steps down; president Maruo plans to quit
NBL executive Takashi Yamaya stepped down as chief operating officer, while league president Mitsuru Maruo also expressed his intention of resigning, the league announced on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 8, 2014
Japan Basketball Association-led merger talks still face major obstacles
Toshimitsu Kawachi, the bj-league commissioner, said that the organizing committee for a unified professional basketball league in Japan has discussed things "constructively."
BASKETBALL
Sep 16, 2014
FIBA spells out demands to JBA as deadline approaches
FIBA last week repeated its mandate that the Japan Basketball Association deadline for a merger between the bj-league and the NBL is Oct. 31.
SOCCER / World cup
Sep 11, 2014
Japan national team schedules November friendlies against Honduras, Australia
Japan will face Honduras and Australia in friendlies on Nov. 14 and 18 respectively, the Japan Football Association announced Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 10, 2014
Anatomy of a scam: Aomori targeted by fake agents
A trail of deceit has produced fake 2014-15 contracts for several American basketball players for the Aomori Wat's, The Japan Times learned during a one-month investigation of alleged fraudulent agents.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / ASIAN GAMES
Aug 26, 2014
Togashi, Takeuchi twins named to Japan's 12-man squad for Asian Games
Quick-footed guard Yuki Togashi and the Takeuchi twins headline Japan's 12-man basketball squad for the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, the Japan Basketball Association announced on Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Aug 15, 2014
20% in Japan willing to work under merit-based system without overtime pay: poll
About 20 percent of working men and women who responded to a recent Internet survey said they would like to work under a performance-based system without overtime pay, as proposed by the government.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 11, 2014
Aguirre embraces 'massive challenge' as Japan's new soccer boss
Javier Aguirre has vowed to rise to the challenge of qualifying Japan for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after the former Mexico and Espanyol boss was unveiled as new manager of the national soccer team on Monday.
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 7, 2014
Japan men's soccer squad to face Jamaica, Brazil in fall
The Japan Football Association announced Thursday that the men's national team will play Jamaica and Brazil in October.
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 4, 2014
New national soccer team manager Aguirre to arrive in Japan next week
Newly appointed Japan manager Javier Aguirre will arrive in Japan on Aug. 11 and hold a news conference in Tokyo the same day, the Japan Football Association said Monday.
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jul 27, 2014
JBA vacillates as clock ticks on possible FIBA suspension
It's nice to know there are people who will elucidate what's really happening with the Japan Basketball Association-led merger talks between the bj-league, NBL and NBDL.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 24, 2014
Aguirre confirmed as Japan's next manager
The Japan Football Association on Thursday officially named Mexican Javier Aguirre as Japan's new national team manager.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 17, 2014
Merger talks going slowly
Japan Basketball Association officials said that they would actively keep discussing how to overcome the differences between the nation's top two leagues in order to establish a new professional hoops circuit in two years.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 9, 2014
FIBA outlines big ambitions for 3x3 basketball
Formerly recognized as more of a fun, casual sport played on the streets, FIBA, basketball's world governing body, is now trying to develop 3x3 into another legitimate form of basketball.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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