Former Japan stars Yoshie Takeshita and Kana Oyama took part in a promotional event in Kitakyushu aimed at discovering new volleyball talent in Japan.
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Japan’s Saori Kimura
Pics of Japan’s volleyball superstar Saori Kimura. In case you didn’t know, she has released a book about her adventures in Turkey where she’s been playing for the last 2 seasons.
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According to mirror.co.uk, the now retired Japanese setter and 2012 Olympic bronze medalist Yoshie Takeshita has the rudest name in sport.
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Japan & Volleyball at the 1964 Olympics
Various pics of Japan’s women’s volleyball team & volleyball during the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo where women’s volleyball made its debut. We totally dig the STYLES!
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Former star players Virna Dias, Feng Kun from China and Japan’s Yoshie Takeshita share their thoughts in a series of blog entries released by the FIVB about the Grand Prix Finals.
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Japan 2013 Team Rosters
Saori Kimura is the new captain and will lead a new generation of young players as Japan prepares for a new Olympic cycle. The men’s team has hired a new coach to help them prepare for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.
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Araki Is Engaged
Erika Araki is reportedly engaged to her rugby player boyfriend over the weekend. Awwww how lovely! But when is the wedding?
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Japan’s Olympic Roster
Japan is the first team to reveal its roster for London! Yay! Ladies and gentlemen, we proudly present to you the 12 volleyball players representing Japan at the 2012 Olympics!