Column – Page 2 – J.League Regista

J. Legends – Yu Tomidokoro

When he moved to Okinawa, Yu Tomidokoro was thinking about quitting football. Now he’s “Mr. Ryukyu” for the fans.

From a rough patch in his home region to conquering Tokyo, one goal at the time: that’s the story of Naohiro Ishikawa.

The kid who once learned Japanese to better integrate himself in Osaka is now a Cerezo legend: this is the story of Kim Jin-hyeon.

Absolute class in the middle of the pitch, although the light shone for too few seasons: this is Yojiro Takahagi’s story.

The second part of the “Market Week” in 2025 talks about loans: players to go, to come back, and to hope for new beginnings.

The first part of “Market Week” in 2025 talks about transfers, between people who will go down for a new start and the ones leaping to J1.

Some J.Leaguers and Japan NT members moved this Summer: let’s recap the moves, who lost out on such an occasion and much more.

Which hubs are the most welcoming towards Japanese players? The Major League Soccer has been more aware of them than before.

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

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