In May 2013 Fukushima Prefecture was announced as the successful bidder for an expansion franchise to enter the 2014-15 season of the bj-league . The league management included the region 's recovery from the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and the long-term feasibility of the bidding company , Fukushima Sports Entertainment , as reasons for the successful bid . In June 2014 , the team announced Hiroki Fujita as the inaugural head coach
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
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