Japan – J.League Regista

The Never-Ending Curse

Japan have lost their fifth knock-out match at the FIFA World Cup… out of five played in history. It’s time for some burning questions.

Texas Ball ‘Em

Japan will play twice in Arlington, Texas at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We talked to the Dallas Japanese Association over their feelings around this incredible chance.

The Fifth Dimension

Yuto Nagatomo is the only Japanese and Asian player to have five FIFA World Cup participations on his shoulders. And that’s not an accident.

Welcome to the Octagon

Japan will face the Netherlands, Tunisia, and Sweden at the next FIFA World Cup. We asked around about their current form.

Shushō – Masami Ihara

Calm and steady, but ready to battle: the first captain for Japan at a FIFA World Cup had to be a balanced guy like Masami Ihara.

Capital Kid

Ryūnosuke Satō silently took over FC Tokyo, but the expectations won’t stop here, especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup in sight.

Pitch-Term Memory: Japan v. Argentina (1998)

It’s a sunny day in Toulouse, France – and it couldn’t be different: Japan are playing their first-ever match at the FIFA World Cup.

Ticket to Thrive

Some J.Leaguers and Japan NT members moved this Summer: let’s recap the moves, who lost out on such an occasion and much more.

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.

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.