Late Bloomer

At 29 years old, after a life within lower tiers, Yuya Yamagishi is becoming indispensable for a J1 team.

The 2023 Market Report – J3 League

An absolute debut from a former Japan’s NT member, an old fella, and some returns: these have been the Top 10 moves in J3 last Winter.

The Drop

Relegations have been introduced to J3 for the first time ever: it’s better to revisit what happened the first time around in J1 & J2.

Nobu-hero

After more than 700 matches in the Japanese pro-world, Nobuhiro Ishizaki is ready to give it another shot in Hachinohe.

The Market Report – 2023, J1 League

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

The Saganian Candidate

Even if Sagan Tosu’s system is keeping the team in J1, no one excepted Kenta Kawai to do this well in a J1 dugout.

The Dying Era

It’s not the first time both S-Pulse or Iwata are in J2, but it’s the first time where the Shizuoka-based football look stuck.

Bad Guy

If you think about the J.League and you have to identify the league with one manager, to whom do you think? Hajime Moriyasu for his successes and the role with the national team? Arsènè Wenger because of his stint with Nagoya Grampus? Or the many Brazilians who have floated into the J.League galaxy in these […]

It’s Not Over

The career of Tomoaki Makino showed us regrets, glory, achievements, and a clear line for his future.

J. League Worldwide #18

England, Australia, and Japan meet in one experience: that’s the story of Daniel and his love for J.League.