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Gouki · Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Posts: 65

Is basketball popular in Japan?

Looking for pickup games in the Tokyo area (or anywhere near it). Thanks!

Sherri · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2003 7:17 am Post subject:

I have no idea if basketball is popular but at least you can check out these guys who advertise in Tokyo classifieds online:

http://classifieds.japantoday.com/biz.asp?action=home&pid=67

American Basketball Club
in Tokyo seeking foreign and Japanese players for weekly games. All levels welcome. Ten minutes from Shibuya. Call Sam Arnold.
070-5571-7340

doggar · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 5

Tokyo has very few outdoor places. If you are in the Kanda/otemachi area, there is a place near the old immigration office that I usually play at. Im interested in getting some more people to play too, I am way out of shape but enjoy playing, all the same.

David · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2003 10:37 pm Post subject:

If you know someone in the military or a civilian employee, you might be able to come on base as a guest. There are some pretty intense hoop games at Yokosuka Naval Base and at Yokota AFB.

Closer in, if you are teaching, ask some of your university students. Many uni campuses have gyms.

You can also check out your local city/ward sports facility. Just go to the shiyakusho/kuyakusho in your area and ask.

Good luck

Gouki · Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Posts: 65

Thanks for that!

Edited : Sorry for the lousy reply. Once I've establish a routine of "life" in Japan, I will take a look around. Are sports gear (like balls, clothes, NIKE etc etc) comparable to other countries? Or are they expensive as well?