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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.

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.

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.

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

The Brazilian demiurge

Foreigners were instrumental to let Marinos win the J1 title after 15 years, but Marcos Júnior played a crucial role in this escalation.

Trust the Process

In four years, Oita Trinita switched from a J3-relegation to surprise of the last season in J1. Most of the credit goes to Tomohiro Katanosaka, the man behind their rebirth.

2019 J1 League: Best XI

It’s been a long season, but Marinos have won the title and many players have been making waves throughout this whole year. This is J. League Stats’ Best XI.

Tabula Rasa (Part II)

Júbilo Iwata were doomed for relegation since the beginning of the season, but this time they’ve to rebuild better than last time.

The sweeper-scorer

The J. League time is over for Marcus Tulio Tanaka, but 2019 will say goodbye to one of the best Japanese interpreters in pro-history.

Tokyo Calling – Life of a J1 analyst

Football Radar’s Sam Robson has become one of the well-known voices about J. League in recent years: we talked with him to understand how this happened.