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Better together

After bringing Vissel to their best season-ever, Nelsinho got sacked and his adventure in Japan seemed over… until Kashiwa Reysol came along to form a renewed partnership.

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A puzzle to solve

Nagoya Grampus really need a good season in 2020, because their last years have been pretty dreadful. Most of all, where are they going from now on?

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A rough patch

Matsumoto Yamaga are starting from scratch by hiring a new manager and having relased some of their senators. Will it work?

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The Market Report – 2020 J1 League

Returns from Europe, new foreign heroes and silent key-pieces have moved during the last Winter: here are our Top 10 signings in the top-flight.

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The story of the Derby in Yokohama (and its rebirth)

Yokohama might get the title of the Japanese football capital this year, but first we must take a look at what the derby meant for the city.

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The Market Report – 2020 J2 League

Some loans, a return to the second tier and a legend descending to old times: these have been the 10 most interesting signings in the second division.

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All I want for 2020 is development

There’s one final step Japanese football has to take to overcome its massive flaw: fixing the refereeing by improving. A lot

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Lords of the Transfers: The Company of Signings

Japanese football fans are active throughout the world in ways you probably can’t even imagine. Transfer market window is a good time to see them in action.

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Das ist das Ende

Lukas Podolski is on his way out, but his two and a half years in Japan won’t exactly stand the test of time. At least, not in a positive manner.

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2019 Regista Awards: J1 League

From the incredible title-run of Marinos to the usual scrambles to avoid relegation: these are the awards for the 2019 J1 League

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