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Lost Treasures – Daijiro Takakuwa

One great season to feature in the Best XI, but it was just a sparkle in the dark. In the second episode of this column, we talk about a keeper who took part in history.

J. Legacy – Marquinhos

J. League developed through the football movements which left a mark on it. Brazil had their best representative in a former truck driver.

Lost Treasures – Mike Havenaar

One great season to feature in the Best XI, but it was just a sparkle in the dark. In the first episode of this column, we talk about the striker who ignited Ventforet Kofu.

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.

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?

A rough patch

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

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.

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.

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.

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