J.League Regista – Nihon, Sakkā, Mirai. All in one place.

The Shinkō-Era

J. League Regista turns 10 years old, and a restyle was needed: here’s what you need (and like, maybe?) to know.

Testing the Limits

The 100-Year Vision League to postpone the timeline of the J.League season isn’t the first experiment in terms of football competitions in Japan.

Mirai Calling – Kamakura International FC

In this new column, we talked about the Japanese clubs that look at the future outside of Japan. And Kamakura International FC are just at the beginning.

Mirai Calling – Kamakura International FC

Revolving Dugouts

J.League is a rollercoaster, and you never know as a head coach if you’ll take another turn to spin. Here are some good candidates to come back.

Sayonara, 2025

Two dynasties members, a Brazilian forward, and many folk heroes from the lower leagues: a perspective on the retirements from 2025.

2025 Regista Awards: J1 League

A Spanish manager, an army in yellow from Chiba, and a young starlet from FC Tokyo: these were the Regista Awards for the top flight in 2025.

The Brazilian Sniper

From a random forward in Okinawa to a menace in the top-flight, the story of Leo Ceára is a peculiar one.

Deer Mentality

Tomoki Hayakawa is the embodiment of how Kashima Antlers’ mentality is unbeatable, and what he could bring to the national team.

The Possimpible

What do JEF United Chiba and Barney Stinson from “How I Met Your Mother” have in common? The promotion to J1 highlights that.

2025 Regista Awards: J2 League

A Brazilian juggernaut, a miracle in Ibaraki, and a young captain: these have been the awards for 2025 in the second division.

Anchor

Tomoki Takamine returned to Sapporo, having almost been rejected by Europe and J1. Instead, he’s been the saviour for Consadole in a grim year.