concept   basketball
culture   Japan
statement   Basketball has a less prominent role in Japanese sports culture compared to traditional sports like baseball and sumo wrestling.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 basketball Japan Less common sport with limited participation and professional league presence compared to other sports like baseball and soccer. 1
2 basketball court Japan Less common in urban areas and usually found in schools or dedicated sports facilities. 1
3 basketball court Japan Less common and typically found in dedicated sports complexes or larger public recreation areas 1
4 basketball game Japan Growing popularity of basketball with professional leagues and youth development programs 1
5 basketball players Japan Recognized for their athleticism and skill, but not typically as prominent public figures as in the US and Canada. 1
6 college basketball Japan Not as prominent in popular culture, with traditional sports like sumo wrestling and baseball receiving more attention 1
7 high school basketball Japan Not as central to school life, with less emphasis on interscholastic sports and more focus on club activities and academics 1
8 place basketball Japan Basketball courts are often located in schools or dedicated sports facilities rather than residential areas. 1
9 play basketball Japan Less common and generally not as popular, with other sports like soccer or badminton being more widely played and followed. 1
10 play basketball Japan Less commonly played and not as prominent in the sporting culture 1