J1 – J.League Regista

A Good Problem to Have

It’s strange, isn’t it? Japan has long suffered two major issues for the national team: no good goalkeeper and no number 9s. Two problems that have plagued the Samurai Blue…

The Golden Duo

It’s been a few years since FC Tokyo were on top. The performances by Motoki Nagakura and Marcelo Ryan were a reason for it.

Clutch Move

How Tōjirō Kubo went from rejection with Nagoya Grampus to absolute stardom with Kashiwa Reysol.

Cheat Code

A farm, Brazilian football, and a hopeful trip to Japan: that’s how the story of Lucão ended up with Fagiano Okayama.

Going South

It’s really hard to write Katsuya Nagato off, since the left-back always finds a way to re-invent himself.

Dark Horse

It’s tough to find stories like the one of Kaina Tanimura in today’s J.League. And yet, the no. 9 of Yokohama F. Marinos is here to stay.

Lost Treasures – Ryota Ōshima

From Japan’s next midfield maestro to an injury-plagued career: that’s the story of Ryota Ōshima.

The Market Report – 2026-27 J1 League

A Brazilian midfielder, a returning talent from Belgium, and a pair of strikers: these are the Top 10 transfers in the top-flight.

Dōtonbored

Cerezo and Gamba Osaka are, for different reasons, in a complete mess. Is this the end for the city as a relevant football hub?

Three Arrows, One Chance

Defending champions Kashima Antlers are favourites to repeat in J1, but Sanfrecce Hiroshima have a chance to change that.