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Phoenix in Okinawa

He rose from the ashes of one of the biggest fiasco in Japanese football: Yasuhiro Higuchi made it where others failed.

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J. Therapy – JEF United Chiba

The feeling of being stuck, the expectations and the letdown: this is J. Therapy, a portrait of J2 disappointments.

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Outsider no more

If there’s a player symbolizing the rebirth of Nagoya Grampus, it’s Japan’s debutant midfielder Sho Inagaki.

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The Centennial Club – Yuki Nakashima

Against all odds, the Machida Zelvia striker reached the 100 goals-mark in J2: he’s only the second man to ever achieve this feat.

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The Masterplan

Nara Club are looking for more than promotion, but the arrival of Julián Marín Bazalo might help them.

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Ten

A decade has gone by from the terrible Tohoku Earthquake. That day, Vegalta Sendai became something else.

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More than a super-sub

When he wore his goalscoring shoes, Hayato Asakawa has always done his job. 2021 could be his year.

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The 2021 Market Report – J3 League

Promising youngsters, renaissances and game changers: these have been the 10 most interesting signings in the third division.

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Miyazaki is here!

After a few years, Tegevajaro are finally in J3. Will they keep up with a decent level in their maiden campaign?

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Lévir V

One of the most known managers in J. League history is back in Osaka for the fifth time: can Culpi and Cerezo make it work again?

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