Kawasaki Frontale – J.League Regista

Lost Treasures – Ryota Ōshima

From Japan’s next midfield maestro to an injury-plagued career: that’s the story of Ryota Ōshima.

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

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.

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

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

No one could take over Kengo Nakamura’s legacy at Kawasaki Frontale… until Yasuto Wakizaka did otherwise.

There was a time where Manabu Saito was a Maradona-esque wonder – but he never lived up to that potential.

Dynasties are amazing to watch, but they must end – and the bell has ringed as well for Kawasaki Frontale.

Taisei Miyashiro needed to leave his beloved Frontale to actually shine. And Vissel Kobe have found a nice bargain in the process.

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