Most viewed - Tokyo Apache vs. Ryukyu Golden Kings 東京アパッチ vs 琉球ゴールデンキングス |
They changed their outfit and looked more like cheerleaders now.624 views
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Ariake Coliseum (Colosseum) in Koto Ward, Tokyo, near Odaiba. One of Tokyo Apache's home courts in Tokyo. Easily accessible via Yurikamome Line (Ariake Station) and Rinkai Line (Kokusai Tenjijo Station). 有明コロシアム240 views
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Tokyo Apache head coach Joe Bryant, Kobe's father.136 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team113 views
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Inside Ariake Colosseum. The front row seats along the court edge are called "Premium Seats" which cost 20,000 yen each. Includes free drinks and food delivered to your seat.104 views
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Darin Maki100 views
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A low five...95 views
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Final score: 100-99, Tokyo Apache win by 1 point.95 views
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Opposing teams shake hands.93 views
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Game ends amid loud cheers by Apache fans.91 views
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John "Helicopter" Humphrey89 views
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Darin Satoshi Maki84 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team (equivalent to cheerleaders)82 views
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Dunk81 views
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Darin Maki is from California.81 views
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Anthony McHenry81 views
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Darin80 views
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Uniforms sold in the lobby.79 views
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Tokyo Apache team members are introduced as they go through a gauntlet of cheerleaders.78 views
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Ryukyu Golden Kings practice.78 views
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Nice dunk78 views
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Joho Masashi77 views
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Nick Davis for free throw.77 views
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Joho Masashi76 views
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Helicopter flies up76 views
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Tokyo Apache merchandise sold in the lobby. Named after the American Indian tribe, the team was established in June 2004 and was one of the inaugural teams of the bj league in Nov. 2005.74 views
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Tokyo Apache practice on court. The team is a member of the bj League, Japan's top pro basketball league. Unlike Japan's other pro basketball league (Japan Basketball League), foreign players can play in the bj League.73 views
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The game was very enjoyable. But Ariake Colliseum had no heating. It was pretty cold, you need to wear a jacket. But I can imagine the cost of heating this huge arena.73 views
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John flies up again.73 views
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The Koto Ward mayor tosses the ball for a tip-off.72 views
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Iwasa Jun71 views
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The game started at 6 pm.68 views
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National anthem67 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team (cheerleaders)67 views
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Entrance to Ariake Colosseum at around 4 pm, 2 hours before tip-off for the game between Tokyo Apache and Ryukyu Golden Kings on Nov. 29, 2008.66 views
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Pre-game activities starting at 4 pm started with a free throw which anybody could participate.66 views
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Koto Ward mayor says a few words. This was Koto Ward Appreciation Day.66 views
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Cohey Aoki66 views
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Helicopter66 views
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Tokyo Apache basketball court. The bj League also focuses on entertainment and seeks fans in their localities through booster clubs. Ticket prices in Tokyo are quite cheap (as low as 2,000 yen for adults).65 views
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Cohey Aoki65 views
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John up again65 views
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Tokyo Apache practice.64 views
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Booster club members sitting in the "Apache Seats" (2,500 yen for adults) at one end of the court.64 views
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John64 views
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Takushi Naoto of Ryukyu Golden Kings64 views
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Cleanup63 views
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More pregame entertainment.62 views
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Team huddle62 views
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Ryukyu Golden Kings fan section. They came all the way from Okinawa?62 views
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Drawing56 views
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Make a wave!56 views
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Halftime56 views
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