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Japan's Daichi Kamada celebrates after scoring against Bolivia during a friendly at Tokyo's National Stadium in November.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2026
Japan aiming to live up to heightened expectations with deep run at World Cup
Japan kicks off its 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a strong, confident squad and the kind of expectations the Samurai Blue have not carried into a tournament for years.
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks during a news conference to announce Japan's squad for the 2026 World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
May 15, 2026
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu names squad for 2026 World Cup
Japan reached the Round of 16 at the last edition of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
Japan defender Shogo Taniguchi (left) heads the ball from a corner kick during Japan's match against Scotland in Glasgow on March 28.
SOCCER
Apr 20, 2026
Stars aligning for Japan as World Cup approaches
Japan is hoping to ride a wave of momentum into this summer¡¯s World Cup.
Hajime Moriyasu, manager of the Japan national soccer team, at the Toyota Motor head office in Tokyo on March 13.
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 27, 2026
How Hajime Moriyasu has shaped Samurai Blue in his image
Moriyasu¡¯s measured leadership has overseen a period of steady progress for Japan ¡ª and raised expectations ahead of this year¡¯s World Cup.
J. League players are pictured at a news event for the 100 Year Vision League at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 4, 2026
J. League kicks off ¡®100 Year Vision League¡¯ ahead of calendar shift
The 100 Year Vision League will act as a stopgap ahead of the league¡¯s transition to a fall-winter schedule.
For Red Bull, producing alchemy between a global conglomerate and local soccer club already established in a very different culture requires plenty of tact and diplomacy.
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 28, 2025
Red Bull winning over diehard fans as energy drink giant injects life in Omiya Ardija
As Red Bull expands its soccer empire, the energy drink giant has faced some resistance from diehard fans. But not in Japan.
JEF United Chiba players celebrate after defeating Tokushima Vortis in the promotion playoff final on Saturday to secure a return to the J. League's top division.
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 16, 2025
Long-suffering JEF United Chiba celebrates return to J. League¡¯s top division
JEF United Chiba beat Tokushima Vortis in the promotion playoff final on Saturday.
Leo Ceara (left) celebrates with teammate Yuma Suzuki after scoring a goal during Kashima Antlers' J1-clinching victory over Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday.
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 7, 2025
How Kashima Antlers got back to the top of Japanese soccer
Manager Toru Oniki had one goal in mind: To end the club¡¯s near-decade title drought. After just one season, it¡¯s mission accomplished.
Kashima's Yuma Suzuki (center) takes a shot during a game against Kashiwa in March.
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 4, 2025
Kashima or Kashiwa: J. League title chase goes down to the wire
Antlers are without domestic silverware since winning a record eighth league crown in 2016, but a win on Saturday could change all that.
Machida manager Go Kuroda lifts the trophy as the club celebrates its victory over Vissel Kobe in the Emperor¡¯s Cup final at National Stadium on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Nov 23, 2025
All systems Go for upstart Machida Zelvia after landmark Emperor¡¯s Cup triumph
It is the latest success for manager Go Kuroda, the former high school coach who has brought his golden touch to the professional game.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima players hold up the championship cup at National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday.
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 2, 2025
Throwing prowess makes the difference as Sanfrecce Hiroshima wins Levain Cup final
Shuto Nakano¡¯s throw-ins were key in his side¡¯s 3-1 triumph over Kashiwa Reysol at Japan National Stadium on Saturday.
Kyoto's Rafael Elias, seen scoring the third goal of his hat trick against FC Tokyo on Aug. 24, will try to help his club stay in the J. League title race when it meets Kashima on Saturday.
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 23, 2025
Unlikely title contender Kyoto Sanga braces for biggest test of remarkable season
A win for Kyoto this weekend against current league-leader Kashima Antlers would take the title race right down to the wire.
Urawa's Samuel Gustafson (center) celebrates scoring the winning goal against Yokohama FC at Saitama Stadium 2002 on June 1.
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 16, 2025
Urawa Reds ready to take on the Club World Cup¡¯s bigger stage
Urawa goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa has no doubt that this year¡¯s Club World Cup will offer a much bigger stage.
Frontale players grimace during the final of the Asian Champions League on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Kawasaki lost 2-0 against heavily favored Al-Ahli.
SOCCER
May 4, 2025
Kawasaki can hold its head high after spirited Asian Champions League effort
For Frontale, a 2-0 defeat against a squad worth an estimated $200 million ¡ª playing in front of almost 60,000 of its own fans at its home stadium ¡ª is nothing to be ashamed of.
Steve Holland helped Marinos reach the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League Elite, but poor league results led to the end of his tenure with the club.
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 21, 2025
Steve Holland runs out of time at Marinos amid poor results and bad breaks
The 54-year-old was dismissed on April 18 with the club languishing in the lower reaches of the J1 table.
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu gives a speech after his team clinched a spot in the 2026 World Cup with a win over Bahrain on Thursday in Saitama.
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 23, 2025
Japan¡¯s quiet World Cup celebrations show it is hungry for much more
Samurai Blue celebrated its qualification for the World Cup with victory speeches and a water shower for coach Hajime Moriyasu. But this squad has much bigger aims.
Vissel's Daiju Sasaki (right) and Sanfrecce's Sho Sasaki jump for a ball during their Super Cup match on Feb. 8.
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 13, 2025
Vissel hoping for J. League three-peat as rivals aim to spoil party
Sanfrecce Hiroshima has come back stronger and is one of the clubs that can spoil Vissel¡¯s bid for a three-peat.
Vissel Kobe players celebrate after clinching the J1 league title for the second straight season, on Sunday at Noevir Stadium Kobe.
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 8, 2024
Vissel Kobe defends J1 championship after roller-coaster title race
The defending champions cruised past Shonan Bellmare 3-0 at home thanks to goals from Taisei Miyashiro, Yoshinori Muto and Takahiro Ogihara.
Vissel Kobe players celebrate with the trophy after the club knocked off Gamba Osaka on Saturday at National Stadium in Tokyo to secure the Emperor's Cup.
SOCCER
Nov 23, 2024
Paper tiger no more as Vissel Kobe collects another trophy
Over the years, Vissel made more headlines for signing aging European players, but now it¡¯s starting to accumulate trophies rather than stars.
Nagoya Grampus players celebrate after the club won the Levain Cup at National Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 2, 2024
Keeper Mitch Langerak gets perfect send-off as Nagoya captures Levain Cup
Langerak converted one of Grampus¡¯ five successful kicks during penalties in a roller coaster win over Albirex Niigata on Saturday.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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