| Hitachi High-Technologies Cougars | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Leagues | Women's Japan Basketball League | ||
| Founded | 1961 | ||
| Arena | Hitachinaka General Gymnasium | ||
| Capacity | 2,536 | ||
| Location | Hitachinaka, Ibaraki | ||
| Ownership | Hitachi High-Tech Corporation | ||
| Website | cougars | ||
The Hitachi High-Tech Cougars are a basketball team based in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, playing in the Women's Japan Basketball League. [1]
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