In Japan’s biggest national basketball tournament, the 93rd Emperor’s Cup, the SeaHorses Mikawa sponsored by AISIN won second place. At the final game on Sunday, 7th January in Saitama Super Arena, they unfortunately lost 89-75 to the Chiba Jets, narrowly missing their 10th championship, which they last won two years ago.

Makoto Hiejima (#6), Japan National Team player