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TAKEHIKO ORIMO

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 19, 2020
Takehiko Orimo to focus on Levanga from president¡¯s desk after calling time on pro career
The former Toyota and Hokkaido star reflected on his 27-year career in an exclusive interview with The Japan Times.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 9, 2020
Takehiko Orimo honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Japanese basketball legend Takehiko Orimo of the Levanga Hokkaido was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday, headlining the first day of the 2019-20 B. League Award Show.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 4, 2020
Takehiko Orimo hangs up sneakers after 27 years on court
Levanga Hokkaido star announces retirement during online news conference
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 23, 2020
Shimane coach Yukinori Suzuki gets two-month suspension for power harassment
Shimane Susanoo Magic head coach Yukinori Suzuki has received a two-month suspension by the league for power harassment, it was announced on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 2, 2019
Fans select Takehiko Orimo for All-Star Game
Stars from the Japan national team and domestic legend Takehiko Orimo will headline the roster for the upcoming B. League All-Star Game in Sapporo, organizers revealed on Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 11, 2019
Levanga veteran Takehiko Orimo doesn¡¯t want special treatment for All-Star curtain call
Japanese basketball¡¯s own living legend Takehiko Orimo says that he would absolutely be honored if he gets the nod. But he does not want the occasion to be a farewell stage.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Aug 28, 2019
Former Japan stars praise growth
Former Japan men¡¯s basketball players Takehiko Orimo and Kei Igarashi are grateful the team¡¯s current iteration has raised its level in order to compete on the global level.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 18, 2017
Levanga chief Takehiko Orimo striving to juggle responsibilities
There is probably nobody else in Japan who devotes themselves to basketball as much as Takehiko Orimo, who, at age 47, is still a competitive player and also serves as president of the Levanga Hokkaido.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Sep 27, 2017
B. League names board ahead of new campaign
With its sophomore season set to get underway Friday, the B. League held a regular general assembly to select board members and auditors for a new two-year term, and approved them in a temporary board of directors meeting on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 16, 2016
Energizer Garrett guides Alvark Tokyo to victory over Levanga Hokkaido
In a showdown of East Division squads on Friday, the Alvark Tokyo¡¯s deep bench and overall talent played key roles as they prevailed over the Levanga Hokkaido in the B. League series opener.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 9, 2016
Hokkaido outplays Nagoya in series opener
Levanga Hokkaido big man Daniel Miller delivered a noteworthy performance at the defensive end of the court on Friday night.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 29, 2016
Hokkaido¡¯s Orimo tops 9,000 points for career
Levanga Hokkaido shooting guard Takehiko Orimo surpassed the 9,000-career point milestone on Monday night in an 84-62 loss to the red-hot Chiba Jets.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 24, 2016
Sunrockers still a work in progress under new coach Toews
Naturally, a 60-game season, starting in September and ending in May, doesn¡¯t involve the same preparations as a five-day tournament.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 13, 2016
Tochigi dominates action in triumph over Hokkaido
Simple mathematics paid off for the visiting Tochigi Brex on Thursday night.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 9, 2016
Hokkaido offense clicks in triumph over Akita
Balanced scoring guided the Levanga Hokkaido past the Akita Northern Happinets in their series opener on Sunday in Sapporo.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Sep 18, 2016
Basketball veteran Orimo skeptical of B. League¡¯s benefit to national team
Just like other players, Levanga Hokkaido veteran guard/forward Takehiko Orimo is delighted about the inauguration of the B. League, the new men¡¯s top professional basketball league in Japan.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 15, 2016
Enthusiastic players unite to promote new league
Players were upbeat and enthusiastic, and a positive vibe filled the room.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBL NOTEBOOK
Feb 25, 2014
Geary, Jets hoping to overcome NBL turbulence
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Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
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