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The survivors

2020 was exceptional, because we have seen no relegations for the first time in a long period. But can these four teams survive in 2021?

J. League has expanded in the ASEAN zone, but more on the pitch-relationships could bridge further gaps.

FC Imabari are one of the most interesting realities in Japanese football and Lluís Planagumà wants to write history pages with them.

The story of Michael Olunga proves that there’s a land to look forward to when it comes to scouting: Africa.

A new year is here, but we can’t forget whoever made history for J. League and just retired: a perspective about goodbyes.

Hisato Sato retired after some rocky seasons, but his name will be forever remembered.

Italy is a country which featured a lot in this column, but like Danilo told us, it’s not an easy market to conquer for J. League.

A close promotion race, a first title ever and some disappointments: these have been the awards for 2020 in the second division.

In the Silicon valley of Japan, the start-up built by Hasebe worked and Avispa are back in J1, against many odds.

A champion like never before, growing stars and some rebirths: these have been the awards for 2020 in the first division.