Former Samurai Blue captain Makoto Hasebe spent the bulk of his pro soccer career in Germany, earning the respect of his peers along the way.
After a superb 2022-23 campaign, Kyogo Furuhashi hasn't been as prolific this season. It's time to analyze that and Celtic FC's pursuit of a league title.
With a determined commitment to elevate all facets of soccer in Japan, Tsuneyasu Miyamoto said it will require a collective effort to achieve those goals.
Riding a three-match winning streak, FC Machida Zelvia, guided by former ultra-successful high school coach Go Kuroda, have ascended to first place in J1.
J.League rivals Frontale and Vissel staged an enticing duel in the Fujifilm Super Cup. Newcomer Sai van Wermeskerken lifted Frontale with a 48th-minute goal.
Japan has made it through to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup, but it's been far from smooth sailing for Hajime Moriyasu's talented squad.
Iraq outplayed Japan in a clash of former Asian Cup champs to reach the round of 16. The Samurai Blue's last Group D match will determine...
Chosen as the J.League's Player of the Year, veteran forward Yuya Osako scored a career-high 22 goals to lead Vissel's rise to the top.
A potent offense led by dynamic scorer Yuya Osako and a top-tier defense carried Vissel Kobe to the top after a subpar campaign in the 2022...
Researchers found that soccer players chose more aggressive, goal-oriented tactics in virtual reality compared to when they observed the same situations in 2D.
In recognition for leading Japan to victories over previous World Cup champions Spain and Germany in 2022, Hajime Moriyasu received the prestigious honor.
Arsenal snapped a 12-match losing streak to Manchester City, with substitute Takehiro Tomiyasu making the pass that led to the assist for the lone goal.