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Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 19, 2014
Nakama set to retire
Never a superstar, but always a hard-working, team-first player, shooting guard Jumpei Nakama has enjoyed popularity and the respect of his peers since the bj-league's inception in 2005. He's been a fan favorite throughout the country as the league has grown nonstop for nearly a decade.
BASKETBALL
Mar 21, 2014
Oita earns comprehensive victory over Shimane
Seeking a return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2006-07 bj-league season, the Oita HeatDevils delivered a strong effort against the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic on Friday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 2, 2014
Ryukyu books spot in playoffs for sixth straight season
The Ryukyu Golden Kings clinched their sixth consecutive playoff berth on Saturday, beating the host Shimane Susanoo Magic 79-64.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 12, 2014
Second-year pro Togashi orchestrates high-octane offense
The Akita Northern Happinets have had no difficulty scoring points this season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 18, 2014
Toyama routs Shimane, spoils Hanson's coaching debut
Takeshi Mito scored a game-high 24 points and Ira Brown's double-double helped propel the Toyama Grouses to a 68-52 home win on Saturday over the Shimane Susanoo Magic, who dropped their first game under new coach Reggie Hanson.
BASKETBALL
Jan 12, 2014
Shimane fires Vlaikidis, names ex-JBL star Hanson new bench boss
The Shimane Susanoo Magic, who have lost seven straight games, including their past three by a combined 59 points, made a coaching change on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Jan 10, 2014
Fukuoka sweeps lowly Shimane
Reggie Warren scored a game-high 23 points and added 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocked to lead the Rizing Fukuoka to a 91-82 victory and a series sweep over the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic on Friday night.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 8, 2014
Shimane struggling after departure of coach, top star
The Shimane Susanoo Magic have dropped out of playoff contention this season, but big man Jeral Davis remains a bright spot for the fourth-year franchise.
BASKETBALL
Jan 2, 2014
Big Bulls open 2014 by dominating Magic
The Iwate Big Bulls ushered in the new year with a thorough throttling of the host Shimane Susanoo Magic, winning 86-71 on Thursday afternoon.
BASKETBALL
Nov 18, 2013
Kennedy set to join NBL's Jets
Forward Thomas Kennedy left one struggling bj-league team last week and is getting ready to join another struggling squad, this time in the NBL, The Japan Times has learned.
BASKETBALL
Nov 15, 2013
Kennedy rips Shimane management following release
The Shimane Susanoo Magic, who reached the playoffs in each of their first three seasons, have dropped nine of their first 10 games under new coach Vlasios Vlaikidis.
BASKETBALL
Oct 27, 2013
Shimane routs Takamatsu for first victory of season
Led by big man Jeral Davis' powerful presence (five dunks), the Shimane Susanoo Magic salvaged a series split on Sunday, and with it, they took a step in the right direction.
BASKETBALL
Oct 19, 2013
Shimane falls to 0-5 under new coach Vlaikidis
It's been a rough start this season for the Shimane Susanoo Magic.
BASKETBALL
Aug 31, 2013
Shimane parts ways with big man Singleton
The Shimane Susanoo Magic on Friday announced recently signed center Rashaad Singleton will not play for the bj-league team this season, citing family issues as the reason.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 22, 2013
Davis, Singleton teaming up in Shimane
The Houston Rockets' Twin Towers — Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon — helped pave the way for the team's trip to the 1986 NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics, the superior squad, won the series, but the big men were instrumental in Houston's success that season.
Japan Times
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Aug 19, 2013
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BASKETBALL
Aug 3, 2013
Center Davis decides to remain with Shimane
Big man Jeral Davis, who led the bj-league in blocked shots in each of the past three seasons, recently finalized a deal to return to the Shimane Susanoo Magic for the upcoming season, the team has announced.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 25, 2013
Ishizaki planning to continue playing career in Europe
Contrary to some speculative chatter in recent days that guard Takumi Ishizaki is on the verge of retirement, the word out of Germany is that the Fukui Prefecture native has his sights set on extending his overseas career.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 17, 2013
Magician conjures up disaster plan for rabbit
This summer, Marty the Magician got a letter from the U.S. government. It began with six ominous words: "Dear Members of Our Regulated Community . . ."
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 5, 2013
Shimane advances to second round; Iwate, Toyama earn historic wins
Three historic achievements were achieved in the bj-league on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.

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