Japan’s 123‑70 rout of Qatar underscores rising basketball prowess
Japan demolished Qatar 123‑70 in a FIBA World Cup qualifier in Tokyo, with Rui Hachimura leading the scoring and the team displaying unprecedented chemistry.
Aug 31, 2026
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Korea’s Men’s Basketball Team Suffers Historic 29‑Point Defeat to Japan
A 95‑66 loss to Japan on August 16 broke a 64‑year record, leaving South Korea with a 1‑5 record under foreign coach Nikolajs Mazurs and sparking debate about head coach Ahn Jun‑ho’s contract.
Aug 17, 2026
Korea’s Men’s Basketball Team Suffers Record 20‑Point Defeat to Japan
South Korea's men's basketball squad fell 88‑68 to Japan in Tokyo, a 20‑point margin that eclipses a 1962 record and highlights the emergence of NBA‑trained talent on the Japanese side.
Aug 16, 2026
Japanese Guard Yuki Kawamura Returns to NBA with Clippers, Rui Hachimura Signs Major Deal
Yuki Kawamura has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, while forward Rui Hachimura signed a two‑year, $28 million deal after his stint with the Lakers.
Aug 10, 2026
Rui Hachimura Returns to Japan’s National Team Ahead of 2027 World Cup Qualifiers
After a public split with the Japan Basketball Association, Rui Hachimura rejoins the national squad for the Asian qualifiers, joining a training camp that will test the team against South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Aug 3, 2026
Rui Hachimura’s Return to Japan’s National Team Signals a New Era
After criticizing the Japan Basketball Association's management and former coach Tom Hovasse, Rui Hachimura announced his intention to rejoin Japan's national basketball team following the 2024 Paris Olympics, emphasizing the rise of overseas-based players and the importance of not wasting the current opportunity.
Aug 1, 2026
Miya Takeuchi Eyes 2030 World Cup Glory
Standout performances at the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup have put Miya Takeuchi on a path toward the senior national team, with ambitions to compete in the 2030 tournament hosted in Tokyo.
Jul 11, 2026
The Height Game: How Men Exaggerate Stature in Dating, Culture, and Basketball
Across history, men have inflated their height to match cultural ideals of power and attractiveness, a habit that persists in digital dating, Hollywood, and professional sports.
Jun 4, 2026