The Japanese NBA...well almost anyways.

Ever wonder what a pro basketball game is like in Japan?

I was curious, so when my friend invited to me to check out Takamatsu's "Five Arrows" b-ball team, I excitedly said "HAI."
The day of the game (February 3rd) happened to be setsubun (節分) a day that marks the start of spring in Japan. On setusbun, it's tradition to eat rolled sushi for good luck, and thanks to the free sushi that was handed out before the game, I did just that.




Culture aside, the game was a lot of fun. Although a lot was the same compared to American basketball games, some things were most definitely different.
For example, I don't think I will ever forget the team's cheer, which is cleverly worded "five arrows, clap clap clap" and steadily repeated for about 2 hours.(no joke)
For the first 2 minutes the cheer was no problem, but after nearly an hour of hearing "five arrows, five arrows, five arrows...." it started to get a little old but at least the Japanese loved it...hehe.


Although the team is Japanese, most of the players aren't, need i say more?







I think the mascot is some sort of bird but I really cant say for
sure...yeah I have no idea. What do you think?