The comic that sparked Japan's interest in the NBA - Yahoo Sports
#x22;Slam Dunk" is not only one of the most popular manga series of all time, it also inspired a generation of basketball players in Japan.
Slam Dunk is not only one of the most popular manga series of all time, it also inspired a generation of basketball players in Japan.
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Inside the NBA's Plans to Get Big in Japan - Boardroom
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The Messy Politics of the NBA
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Yao's play was magical to watch
Kazuki Takahashi death: Yu-Gi-Oh! creator found dead in sea, aged 60 - Yahoo Sports
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I like this new Hakuri guy : r/Kagurabachi
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Why Yuta Watanabe's Viral Moment Brought Cheers From Japan - The New York Times
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2 reasons to study Japanese: 1. buy discontinued manga. 2. manga is sooooo much cheaper. all 33 volumes for about $60 : r/MangaCollectors
Memphis director's 'The Hobby' looks at million-dollar trading card frenzy
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Slam Dunk: How Japan's Love of Basketball Can Be Traced Back to a Comic - Sports Illustrated