NAGASAKI — The atmosphere at Onoue-no-Oka, just outside the Nagasaki Prefectural Government building, was electric this past week as thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate a historic milestone for their city and their club. Nagasaki Velca, having secured their first-ever B.League B1 championship, held a commemorative ceremony that served as both a victory lap and … Read more
Nagasaki Versa Claims First B1 Title in Club History with Emotional CS3 Victory Over Ryukyu March 27, 2024 Daniel Richardson 18 min read YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nagasaki Versa made history Wednesday night, defeating Ryukyu Golden Kings 92-87 in Game 3 of the B1 Championship to claim their first-ever Japanese basketball title since joining the league … Read more
Omuta Judo Shines: Omuta Gakuen Secures Runner-Up Finish at 48th All Japan High School Championships The prestige of the Nippon Budokan provided a dramatic backdrop for the 48th All Japan High School Judo Championships, where the city of Omuta cemented its reputation as a powerhouse of youth judo. In a grueling competition held on March … Read more