J. League

Hello, Nihon – Scotland

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

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The Eighth Sin

Unlike other Japanese players who reached his age, Takashi Inui is still bright at 37 years old, fuelled by his competitive inner fire.

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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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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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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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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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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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There’s no “Us” in “AFC”

The ACL Elite Finals venues and format, the Hiroshima conundrum, the future: Japan must step up their game, not just on the pitch.

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Big as an Island

Kei Chinen used to be the third or fourth option upfront – now he’s become a key midfielder for Kashima Antlers.

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The Osaka Surprise

Despite being a small frog in a big pond, FC Osaka are currently leading the J3 League table.

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