July 3, 2018
Japan World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
It wasn't a smooth qualification run, but Japan did what had to be done and qualified for Russia.
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October 19, 2013
Back to the future for the J. League
The J. League recently confirmed that from 2015 the J1 format was to be fundamentally overhauled. Not everyone is agreed that the proposed changes will work.
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August 10, 2013
Fujieda MYFC a rising force in the east
Sporting a website splashed with the slogan “From Fujieda to the World!”, a new community-owned MyFC harbour big ambitions.
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May 19, 2013
Derby day, J. League style
Irrespective of region, culture or history, it’s one of football’s constants. The meeting of two teams sharing a common catchment area can act as the ultimate source of pride or shame.
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October 20, 2012
The success of the J-League mirrors the success of Japan the country
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of the Japanese Soccer League; The J League. 2012 also marks the 100th anniversary of the ending of the Meiji Period in Japanese History.
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November 12, 2011
Urawa Reds staring at the abyss
Urawa Reds are accustomed to fighting it out at the top of the table, but now they have a battle on their hands if they wish to avoid the ignominy of relegation from the J-League.
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October 6, 2011
Six of the best: Japanese stars in Europe
Nick Bidwell profiles half a dozen exports from Japan who are making their mark in Europe.
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September 8, 2011
Japan’s World Cup win over North Korea was a fixture with many sub-plots
Japan's recent World Cup win over North Korea highlighted a complex historical relationship between the two countries.
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July 4, 2011
The boys from Brazil: Japan neglects home-grown talent
Given the option of fielding a Brazilian or a Japanese player, J. League clubs often favour the imported talent over the home-grown one.
