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Pertinent rules for basketball, separated by the NBA rules (which are more lax and forgiving) and FIBA rules (which are not). FIBA is what Japan uses for their rules.

The Rule
NBA
FIBA

Game Length
4 12 minute quarters
4 10 minute quarters

Time between quarters
Q1-Q2 & Q3-Q4 2 minutes, 10 seconds
Q1-Q2 & Q3-Q4 2 minutes

Half-time Length
15 Minutes
15 Minutes

OT Length
5 Minutes
5 Minutes

Number of Personal Fouls
6
5

Shot Clock Time
24 seconds
24 seconds

Shot Clock Reset
Ball touches rim
Ball touches rim

Back Court Violation
8 Seconds
8 Seconds

Time Outs Allowed
6 60 seconds, 1 20 seconds per half
1 60 seconds in first 3 quarters, 2 60 seconds in 4th quarter

Who Can Call a Time Out?
Player with ball
Coach on a dead ball

Modified from here.