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The Improbable Leader

After a career spent wondering around, Arata Watanabe found his peak at 30 years old and where no one expected: Mito HollyHock.

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Hello, Nihon – Scotland

Which hubs are the most welcoming towards Japanese players? Scotland has been the home of the Celtic experiment for J.League arrivals.

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The Eighth Sin

Unlike other Japanese players who reached his age, Takashi Inui is still bright at 37 years old, fuelled by his competitive inner fire.

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Lost Treasures – Motohiro Yoshida

Born in Suita, brought to history by Cerezo, former player and now coach at Gamba: Motohiro Yoshida saw it all in Osaka.

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Nobody’s Business

Since their debut in J3 in 2019, Vanraure Hachinohe seemed a transitory team in the league. Instead, they’re close to deliver a miracle.

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Tipping Point

Some transfers have done the history of Japanese football – Kota Takai’s move to Tottenham Hotspur might be in that dynasty.

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Looking to 2027

Only one year before the FIFA World Cup – the EAFF E-1 Championship is a good chance for some J.Leaguers to give it a go.

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The Centennial Club – Masato Morishige

FC Tokyo haven’t been in the most glorious moment of their history, but Masato Morishige has been there all along.

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Red Mist

The FIFA Club World Cup should have been the highlight of the season for them. Now what for Urawa Red Diamonds?

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Brain over heart

After a slip and the possible Urawa Reds’ void, Kai Matsuzaki took back his career with Shimizu S-Pulse – one play at the time.

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