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43-446: In 2020, Japanet announced the creation of Nagasaki Prefecture 's first professional basketball club. The club was formally launched on July 10, and will compete in B3 or the third division of the B.League beginning the 2021–22 season. The company Nagasaki Velca Co., Ltd. ( 株式会社長崎ヴェルカ ) was established with Hideki Iwashita ( 岩下 英樹 ) as the president and CEO, and Akito Takata ( 髙田 旭人 ) as

86-441: A B3 record with a .933 winning percentage. They were subsequently named B3 Champions and earned a promotion to B2 or the second division of the B.League . On May 17, 2022, the team announced that Takumi Ito will continue to serve as the general manager and Kenjiro Maeda , who was the team's associate head coach, will take over as the head coach beginning the 2022–23 season. On May 29, B.League announced that Nagasaki will compete in

129-458: A formal name by International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) and used internationally. It covers an area of roughly 1,249,000 square kilometers (482,000 sq mi). The sea's northern extension between Korean Peninsula and mainland China is the Yellow Sea , separated by an imaginary line between the southwestern tip of South Korea 's Jeju Island and the eastern tip of Qidong at

172-603: A median line that Tokyo regards as the two sides' sea boundary, they may tap into a field that stretches underground into the disputed area. Japan therefore seeks a share in the natural gas resources. The gas fields in the Xihu Sag area in the East China Sea ( Canxue , Baoyunting , Chunxiao , Duanqiao , Wuyunting , and Tianwaitian ) are estimated to hold proven reserves of 364 BCF of natural gas . Commercial operations began 2006. In June 2008, both sides agreed to jointly develop

215-510: A player must have either: - Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player. - Played at least one official international match for his senior national team. The team is set to open a new arena in 2024. The team opened a new practice facility, the Velca Clubhouse ( ヴェルカクラブハウス ) , in Sasebo City , Nagasaki Prefecture on May 27, 2021. The fan club of the team

258-636: A wider role in regional security cooperation by engaging in joint naval drills with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. The actions of the MSDF in the East China Sea help promote stability, build confidence, and deter security threats, showcasing Japan's active stance on maritime security and defense in the Asia-Pacific region. Taiwan's involvement in the East China Sea is influenced by its territorial disputes and strategic concerns, especially in relation to

301-582: A year. Nagasaki Prefecture contains many areas prone to heavy rain and subsequent landslide damage. In July 1957, mainly in the Isahaya area, damage from heavy rains, flooding and landslides lead to a death toll of 586, with 136 people missing and 3,860 injured. In July 1982, typhoon damage in the Nagasaki area lead to 299 fatalities, according to a report by the Japanese government. Nagasaki borders Saga Prefecture on

344-471: Is called Velcas Zero ( ヴェルカーズ ゼロ ) . Nagasaki Prefecture Nagasaki Prefecture ( 長崎県 , Nagasaki-ken ) is a prefecture of Japan , mainly located on the island of Kyūshū , although it also includes a number of islands off Kyūshū's northwest coast - including Tsushima and Iki. Nagasaki Prefecture has a population of 1,314,078 (1 June 2020) and has a geographic area of 4,130 km (1,594 sq mi ). Nagasaki Prefecture borders Saga Prefecture to

387-562: Is highly important in the East China Sea, particularly in relation to the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands conflict. Japan has improved its abilities at sea by increasing naval patrols and surveillance in order to protect its territorial rights and monitor activities in the region. The MSDF being there highlights Japan's dedication to safeguarding its territorial waters, ensuring maritime security, and upholding international law when dealing with maritime disagreements. Additionally, Japan also plays

430-680: Is one of the Four Seas of Chinese literature . There are three other seas, one for each of the four cardinal directions. Until World War II , the sea was referred to as 東支那海 ( Higashi Shina Kai ; "East Shina Sea") in Japanese. In 2004, official documents of the Japanese Foreign Ministry and other departments switched to the name 東シナ海 (pronounced the same), which has become the standard usage in Japan. Common usage in Indonesia refers to

473-703: Is within 200 nautical miles (370 km) from its coast, and thus proposed the Median line division of the EEZ. In 1995, the People's Republic of China (PRC) discovered an undersea natural gas field in the East China Sea, namely the Chunxiao gas field , which lies within the Chinese EEZ while Japan believes it is connected to other possible reserves beyond the median line. Japan has objected to PRC development of natural gas resources in

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516-701: The East China Sea . Nagasaki Prefecture is known for its century-long trading history with the Europeans and as the sole place of direct trade and exchange between Japan and the outside world during the Sakoku period. Nagasaki Prefecture is home to several of the Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Nagasaki Prefecture was created by merging of

559-487: The Virgin Mary and saints) to prove that they were non-Christian. With the banishment of all Catholic missionaries , traders from Catholic countries were also forced out of the country. Along with them, their children, half Japanese and half European, were forced to leave. The majority was sent to Jagatara ( Jakarta ) and are still remembered by the locals as the people who wrote the poignant letters which were smuggled across

602-673: The Yangtze River estuary . The East China Sea is bounded in the east and southeast by the middle portion of the first island chain off the eastern Eurasian continental mainland, including the Japanese island of Kyushu and the Ryukyu Islands , and in the south by the island of Taiwan . It connects with the Sea of Japan in the northeast through the Korea Strait , the South China Sea in

645-554: The 2,324 entries were narrowed down to three prospects: Nagasaki Jabuzz ( 長崎ジャブズ ) , Nagasaki Haretto ( 長崎ハレット ) and Nagasaki Velca ( 長崎ヴェルカ ) . To select the team name, online voting was done and voting events were also held in different parts of the Nagasaki Prefecture. On October 30, the club name Nagasaki Velca was unveiled. "Velca" is derived from the words "welcome," "well community" and "victory." The team finished their inaugural season with 42 wins and 3 losses, setting

688-545: The Chunxiao gas fields, but they have never been able to agree on how to execute the plan. Rounds of disputes about island ownership in the East China Sea have triggered both official and civilian protests between China and Japan. The dispute between PRC and South Korea concerns Socotra Rock , a submerged reef on which South Korea has constructed the Ieodo Ocean Research Station . While neither country claims

731-427: The Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands conflict. Although Taiwan claims ownership of the islands, its maritime actions in the area are not as extensive as those of China and Japan. Taiwan keeps a Coast Guard presence for patrolling its waters and dealing with maritime incidents. Still, Taiwan's involvement in the East China Sea is impacted by its larger security concerns and its relations with China across the strait. The tensions over

774-490: The Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands impact Taiwan's security outlook and regional stability, leading to a need for close monitoring of maritime activities and continued diplomatic communication with relevant parties. Even though Taiwan's involvement in the East China Sea conflict is limited, its position demonstrates its dedication to defending its territorial rights and promoting maritime safety in the Asia-Pacific area. Taiwan, Japan, China, and South Korea all conduct military exercises in

817-447: The East China Sea near the area where the two countries Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claims overlap. The specific development in dispute is the PRC's drilling in the Chunxiao gas field , which is located in undisputed areas on China's side, three or four miles (6 km) west of the median line proposed by Japan. Japan maintains that although the Chunxiao gas field rigs are on the PRC side of

860-534: The East China Sea width is only 360 nautical miles. China proposed the application of UNCLOS, considering the natural prolongation of its continental shelf, advocating that the EEZ extends as far as the Okinawa Trough . Its Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that "the natural prolongation of the continental shelf of China in the East China Sea extends to the Okinawa Trough and beyond 200 nautical miles from

903-546: The East China Sea. The East China Sea is an arm of the Pacific Ocean and covers an area of roughly 770,000 square kilometers (300,000 sq mi). It is bounded on the east by Kyūshū and the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, on the south by the South China Sea , and on the west by the Asian continent. It connects with the Sea of Japan through the Korea Strait ; it opens in the north to the Yellow Sea . Countries with borders on

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946-506: The East China Sea. The Chinese Navy's activities in the area impact the naval strategies of neighboring countries and shape maritime cooperation initiatives, contributing to wider regional security dynamics. Moreover, the involvement of the Chinese Navy highlights the intricate relationship among maritime security, territorial conflicts, and competition among major powers in the Asia-Pacific area. The Maritime Self-Defense Force of Japan (MSDF)

989-580: The House of Representatives in the Kyūshū block ). East China Sea The East China Sea is a marginal sea of the Western Pacific Ocean , located directly offshore from East China . China names the body of water along its eastern coast as "East Sea" ( Dōng Hǎi , simplified Chinese : 东海 ; traditional Chinese : 東海 ) due to direction, the name of "East China Sea" is otherwise designated as

1032-512: The National Diet, Nagasaki is represented by four directly elected members of the House of Representatives and two (one per ordinary election) of the House of Councillors. After the most recent national elections of 2010, 2012 and 2013, Nagasaki sends an all-LDP delegation to the Diet (excluding members who lost election in Nagasaki districts, but were elected to the proportional representation segment of

1075-568: The Pacific Ocean, to counter China's growing strength, and to be ready for any unforeseen challenges in the future. The role of the Chinese Navy in the East China Sea is important, especially in territorial disputes such as the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands issue. China has expanded its naval involvement in the area by sending out naval ships and carrying out maritime patrols to uphold its ownership of contested lands. This increased naval presence demonstrates China's strategic priority to safeguard maritime routes, defend territorial claims, and show strength in

1118-504: The United States dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki , which destroyed all buildings in a 1.6 kilometres (1.0 mi) radius from the point of impact and extensively damaged other parts of the city. Roughly 39,000 people were killed, including 27,778 Japanese munitions workers, 2,000 Korean forced workers, and 150 Japanese soldiers. About 68-80% of the industrial production was destroyed to the point it would not recover for months or at least

1161-452: The West conference of B2. On April 29, 2021, the team announced that Nishikawa is the jersey sponsor beginning the 2021–22 season. Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA -sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed. [REDACTED] Mody Maor [REDACTED] Kenjiro Maeda [REDACTED] Makoto Isono To appear in this section

1204-504: The baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea of China is measured," which is applicable to the relevant UNCLOS provisions that support China's right to the natural shelf. In 2012, China presented a submission under the UNCLOS concerning the outer limits of the continental shelf to the UN. However, Japan claims about 40,000 square kilometers part of this territory as its own EEZ because it

1247-497: The director. The company is responsible for the operation and promotion of the basketball club as well as the management of the athletes. The company headquarters is located in Manzaimachi, Nagasaki City , Nagasaki Prefecture. On January 26, 2021, the team announced that Takumi Ito will serve as the head coach and general manager. In July 2020, the management asked suggestions for the team name. On September 15, they revealed that

1290-492: The east, and is otherwise surrounded by water, including Ariake Bay , the Tsushima Straits (far from Busan and South Gyeongsang Province , South Korea ), and the East China Sea . It also includes a large number of islands such as Tsushima , Iki and Goto . Most of the prefecture is near the coast and there are a number of ports such as Nagasaki and a United States Navy base at Sasebo . As of 1 April 2014, 18% of

1333-518: The missionaries were forced out little by little, until finally, in the Tokugawa era, Christianity was banned under the Sakoku national isolation policy: Japanese foreign trade was restricted to Chinese and Dutch traders based at Dejima in Nagasaki. However, Kirishitan (Japanese Christian) worship continued underground. These Kakure Kirishitan (hidden Christians) were tried at every step, forced to step on fumi-e ("trample pictures", images of

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1376-458: The northeast. Nagasaki is the capital and largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture, with other major cities including Sasebo , Isahaya , and Ōmura . Nagasaki Prefecture is located in western Kyūshū with a territory consisting of many mainland peninsulas centered around Ōmura Bay , as well as islands and archipelagos including Tsushima and Iki in the Korea Strait and the Gotō Islands in

1419-473: The population of the prefecture. The city has one football team, V-Varen Nagasaki , which plays in the J2 League . The Nagasaki Saints of the former Shikoku-Kyūshū Island League made Nagasaki Prefecture their home prior to their dissolving. The current governor of Nagasaki is Kengo Oishi , who defeated three-term incumbent Hōdō Nakamura in 2022. Oishi, a doctor, was 39 years old when he took office, and

1462-593: The rock as territory, the PRC has objected to Korean activities there as a breach of its EEZ rights. In their sphere of naval operations along their littoral (in the East and South China Seas), China today possesses more naval vessels than those of the US Navy. US Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump have given priority to US naval operations, under the US Indo-Pacific Command , to expand its sphere of influence in

1505-545: The sea (clockwise from north) include: South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and China. The International Hydrographic Organization defines the limits of the "Eastern China Sea (Tung Hai)" as follows: The Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) is the largest river flowing into the East China Sea. There is a cluster of submerged reefs in the northern East China Sea. These include: The sea is called the East Sea in Chinese ( 東海 ; Dōng Hǎi ), and

1548-480: The sea as Laut Cina Timur (East China Sea). This name was used officially by the Indonesian government until 2014, when Indonesia switched usage from the word Cina to Tiongkok instead; since then, the name Laut Tiongkok Timur become standard usage in Indonesia. Despite this, many Indonesian media outlets and publications continue to use the former sea name. American whaleships cruised for right whales in

1591-565: The sea between 1849 and 1892. There are disputes between the China] (PRC), Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea over the extent of their respective exclusive economic zones (EEZ). The dispute between the PRC and Japan concerns the different application of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which both nations have ratified. China and Japan both claim 200 nautical miles EEZ rights, but

1634-720: The sea to their homeland. Today, Nagasaki has prominent Catholic churches, and the Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region , have been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List . During the Meiji Restoration , Nagasaki and Sasebo became major ports for foreign trade, and eventually major military bases and shipbuilding centers for the Imperial Japanese Navy and the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries up to World War II . On August 9, 1945,

1677-613: The southwest via the Taiwan Strait , and the Philippine Sea in the southeast via gaps between the various Ryukyu Islands (e.g. Tokara Strait and Miyako Strait ). Most of the East China Sea is shallow, with almost three-fourths of it being less than 200 metres (660 ft) deep, its average depth being 350 metres (1,150 ft), while the maximum depth, reached in the Okinawa Trough , is 2,716 metres (8,911 ft). The Korean peninsula, China, Japan, and Taiwan lie within or border

1720-586: The total land area of the prefecture was designated as Natural Parks , namely the Saikai and Unzen-Amakusa National Parks; Genkai and Iki-Tsushima Quasi-National Parks; and Hokushō , Nishi Sonogi Hantō , Nomo Hantō , Ōmurawan , Shimabara Hantō , and Taradake Prefectural Natural Parks. Thirteen cities are located in Nagasaki Prefecture: These are the towns and villages of each district : The following municipalities have been dissolved since

1763-538: The western half of the former province of Hizen with the island provinces of Tsushima and Iki . Facing China and Korea, the region around Hirado was a traditional center for traders and pirates. During the 16th century, Catholic missionaries and traders from Portugal arrived and became active in Hirado and Nagasaki, which became a major center for foreign trade. After being given free rein in Oda Nobunaga 's period,

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1806-479: The year 2000. Religious denominations in the Nagasaki Prefecture (1996) Nagasaki is the most Christianized area in Japan with Roman Catholic missions having been established there as early as the 16th century. Shusaku Endo 's novel Silence draws from the oral history of the local Christian ( Kirishitan ) communities, both Kakure Kirishitan and Hanare Kirishitan . As of 2002, there are 68,617 Catholics in Nagasaki Prefecture, accounting for 4.52 percent of

1849-510: The youngest sitting prefectural governor in Japan. Nakamura was first elected in 2010 to succeed Genjirō Kaneko and was previously a vice-governor. The Nagasaki Prefectural Assembly  [ ja ] has a regular membership of 46, elected in 16 electoral districts in unified regional elections (last round: 2011 ). As of April 2014, the LDP -led caucus has 23 members, the DPJ - SDP -led caucus 17. In

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