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SHIMANE

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 10, 2016
Balance propelling Shimane's surge
The Shimane Susanoo Magic on Sunday became the first club in the 24-team circuit to reach 30 wins this season.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 22, 2016
Government rep attends 'Takeshima Day' event to stress Japan's claim on islets
The central government sent a representative Monday to the "Takeshima Day" ceremony, which highlights Japan's sovereignty claims over a pair of outcroppings in the Sea of Japan controlled by South Korea.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT
Feb 13, 2016
Lost cranes find sanctuary in Taiwan, Japan
Just over a month ago, commuters emerging from a busy subway station in Taipei were greeted by a strange sight: a rare Siberian crane standing on the sidewalk, apparently quite comfortable with the crowd it was attracting.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 14, 2015
Surging Shimane beats Aomori
Quietly, the Shimane Susanoo Magic have put together an impressive winning streak that's been overshadowed by other successful teams this season. The streak reached 10 games with Shimane's 78-59 victory over the host Aomori Wat's on Sunday
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 3, 2015
Defense paying dividends in West
Tenacity and rock-solid fundamentals fuel top defenses.
BASKETBALL
Nov 20, 2015
Shimane trounces Hiroshima in series opener
The expansion Hiroshima Lightning faced a 24-point deficit after 10 minutes on Friday night, and never recovered.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Nov 14, 2015
Nishinoshima: Oki's island of sanctuary
Were it not for the well-nourished faces of the passengers suffused with keen expressions of expectation and purpose, the supine bodies, unpacked food, luggage and blankets strewn across the hard flooring of the ferry's modern equivalent of steerage class resembled those of a migrant ship.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 15, 2015
Retooled Shimane makes strong start
After a dreadful start, the Shimane Susanoo Magic became one of the league's most improved teams as the 2014-15 season marched on.
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JAPAN
Sep 20, 2015
Jumbo Shimane hourglass recognized by Guinness as world's largest
An hourglass at a museum in Shimane Prefecture that measures the duration of a year has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest, the museum said Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 20, 2015
Iwate signs versatile power forward Harris
Forward Alandise Harris brings big athletic potential as he embarks on a pro career.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 6, 2015
Bell, Randall, Ashby on move to new teams
Three veteran players with strong overall performances in Japan in past seasons and a proven ability to lead teams to success have been recently acquired by bj-league teams.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 24, 2015
Bryant out as Rizing Fukuoka coach
The Rizing Fukuoka on Thursday handed the coaching reins to Tomohiro Moriyama, who steered the Shimane Susanoo Magic to the playoffs after a disastrous start last season.
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jun 4, 2015
Disgraceful treatment of coaches must end
Now, more than ever, the coaching profession is on impossibly shaky ground in the bj-league.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 2, 2015
Nakamura takes reins in Niigata
Kazuo Nakamura on Tuesday was named the Niigata Albirex BB's new head coach.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 6, 2015
Traditional Japanese shop to showcase flying-fish paste at food expo in Milan
A small shop in western Japan with a history dating back to the 18th century will present a flying-fish paste flavored with local rice wine at Expo Milano 2015, the international culinary fair that opened this month in Italy.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 12, 2015
Title-chasing Kyoto reaches 40 victories for first time in franchise history
Weeks ago, the Kyoto Hannaryz set a team record for regular-season triumphs with win No. 35.
BASKETBALL
Mar 15, 2015
Chapman guides Susanoo Magic past HeatDevils for series sweep
Guard Joe Chapman was an important acquisition for the Shimane Susanoo Magic during the offseason. An experienced veteran, the 30-year-old Marquette University alum has been a key on-court leader for the revamped Western Conference squad.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 12, 2015
Shimane showing surprising improvement
Despite a disastrous start this season, the Shimane Susanoo Magic won't challenge the Takamatsu Five Arrows' league record of 50 losses.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 19, 2015
Fuji Dream Airlines announces Nagoya-Izumo route
Fuji Dream Airlines Co. is set to launch a route from Nagoya to Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, to meet an expected increase in the number of tourists to Izumo Taisha, one of the nation's oldest and most revered Shinto shrines.
BASKETBALL
Jan 8, 2015
Shimane signs forward Witherspoon
Forward Wesley Witherspoon, who saw action in three preseason games for the San Antonio Spurs in 2012 as an undrafted rookie, has joined the Shimane Susanoo Magic, the bj-league club announced on Wednesday.

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