Black and Blue

Takashi Usami could have been so much more, but his career hasn’t been done with reserving him surprises.

The 2024 Market Report – J1 League

A Brazilian super-striker, J2 wannabes, and potential JNT members: these have been the Top 10 moves in J1 last Winter.

Gamba’s Got Talent

Gamba Osaka have developed an insane amount of talent, yet they have some regrets (and we talked about it with Jonny Nicol).

The Capital Trinity

Tokyo hasn’t been the center of Japanese football since the 90s in J.League, but three teams from the capital will be for the first time in J1.

2023 Regista Awards: J1 League

A first-time champion, a returning national hero, and new players rising: these have been the awards for 2023 in the top tier.

One-of-a-Kind

The 2019 Copa América saw Japan bringing a super-young squad to the competition. Ryosuke Kojima was there, and now he’s one of the best keepers in J1.

My Generation

Yuya Osako (deservedly) won the MVP and trained Vissel Kobe to their first title, but he left also some “what if” questions along the way.

Jogo Bonito

Hisashi Jogo is one of the one-club-guys still around, and he should be deservedly getting a legacy trophy in the J.League Cup final for it.

Late Bloomer

At 29 years old, after a life within lower tiers, Yuya Yamagishi is becoming indispensable for a J1 team.

The Market Report – 2023, J1 League

A former J1 MVP, an interesting striker from J2, and a gem from Yamagata: these are the Top 10 transfers from last Winter in J1 League