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Lost Treasures – Motohiro Yoshida

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

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Lost Treasures – Motohiro Yoshida

Nobody’s Business

Since their debut in J3 in 2019, Vanraure Hachinohe seemed a transitory team in the league. Instead, they’re close to deliver a miracle.

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Nobody’s Business

Tipping Point

Some transfers have done the history of Japanese football – Kota Takai’s move to Tottenham Hotspur might be in that dynasty.

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Tipping Point

Looking to 2027

Only one year before the FIFA World Cup – the EAFF E-1 Championship is a good chance for some J.Leaguers to give it a go.

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Looking to 2027

The Centennial Club – Masato Morishige

FC Tokyo haven’t been in the most glorious moment of their history, but Masato Morishige has been there all along.

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The Centennial Club – Masato Morishige

Red Mist

The FIFA Club World Cup should have been the highlight of the season for them. Now what for Urawa Red Diamonds?

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Red Mist

Brain over heart

After a slip and the possible Urawa Reds’ void, Kai Matsuzaki took back his career with Shimizu S-Pulse – one play at the time.

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Brain over heart

The Hopeful Eighth

It’s one year away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Japan will aim at their best result ever. But with which players? We break the list down.

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The Hopeful Eighth

Keepers’ Rebirth

A perennial bench-warmer, a former Zelvia legend, and a prodigy who got lost: stories of rebirth in this 2025 J1 League.

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Keepers’ Rebirth

The Europe Syndrome

We often talk about the players who are about to leave, but not the ones who are coming back to the J.League after a European stint: a special XI here.

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The Europe Syndrome

Lost Treasures – Douglas

From a mysterious object with no J1 perspective to the no. 9 of the champions: this is the rollercoaster of a career by the Brazilian striker.

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Lost Treasures – Douglas
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