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HAJIME MORIYASU

Go Oiwa, seen during the 2024 Paris Olympics, will take over as Japan's men's head coach following the Asian Cup.
SOCCER
Jul 24, 2026
Japan Football Association taps Go Oiwa as next men¡¯s national team coach
Moriyasu, 57, who led the Samurai Blue in this year¡¯s FIFA World Cup, will stay on until the next Asian Cup.
A man holds a banner criticizing South Korea men¡¯s national soccer team coach Hong Myung-bo as he waits for the coach¡¯s arrival at Seoul-Incheon International Airport on June 30. ?
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 19, 2026
Strong soccer teams start with merit, not politics
Japan¡¯s treatment of the national team¡¯s head coach is worlds apart from that of his South Korean counterpart, who was forced into an indignant resignation.
Japan's Hiroki Ito (right) reacts with Ayumu Seko after the team's loss against Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston on Monday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 30, 2026
Japan pays price again for retreating against Brazil
Considering its World Cup debut was 1998, Japan has done incredibly well to assert itself as Asia¡¯s preeminent soccer behemoth, but it has always missed that one final touch.
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks during a news conference in Houston on Sunday.
SOCCER
Jun 29, 2026
Hajime Moriyasu to pick Japan¡¯s penalty takers if clash with Brazil goes to shootout
Takefusa Kubo will not play after picking up an injury in the group stage.
Japan practices ahead of its World Cup match against Sweden at Southern Methodist University in Dallas on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 25, 2026
Hajime Moriyasu praises Japan¡¯s teamwork as squad eyes spot in knockout stage
With four points, the Japanese are likely to progress to the last 32 even if they lose to Sweden on Thursday, but Moriyasu has his sights set on the top spot.
Rui Nishizawa of East Tennessee Japanese School delivers a speech at Japan's World Cup training camp in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 23, 2026
Boy¡¯s speech inspires Samurai Blue at World Cup
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu said he ¡°almost cried¡± when he realized that his team¡¯s efforts were encouraging children living far from Japan.
Japan's Ko Itakura clears the ball during the first half against Tunisia during a Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 22, 2026
Japan¡¯s World Cup picture comes into focus after rout of Tunisia
Japan can book its place in the knockout round with a win over Sweden.
Japan fans pick up trash in the stands after the nation's draw with the Netherlands in a Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington, Texas, on June 14.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 20, 2026
Hajime Moriyasu proud of fans¡¯ reputation for cleanliness
Footage went viral online after Japan supporters were seen putting their trash in blue plastic bags following Sunday¡¯s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas.
Japan's Daizen Maeda kicks a ball during a training session in Santiago, Mexico, on Friday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 20, 2026
Japan looking to ramp up intensity against Tunisia in World Cup¡¯s 1,000th match
Japan¡¯s first match was played in Dallas, where the air conditioning in the stadium was noticeable, ?but Monterrey presents a very different challenge due to the expected heat.
Japan's head coach Hajime Moriyasu attends a press conference ahead of Japan's 2026 World Cup football tournament Group F football match against the Netherlands in Dallas on Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 14, 2026
Japan coach takes responsibility for Wataru Endo going home
Following his withdrawal, Endo announced his retirement from international competition altogether.
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's Takefusa Kubo controls the ball during a friendly against Iceland at National Stadium on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 1, 2026
Japan wins World Cup sendoff as coach Hajime Moriyasu says goal is to win title
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu stated directly that Japan¡¯s goal was to win the World Cup.
Japan's Yuto Nagatomo celebrates after Daizen Maeda's goal against Croatia at the 2022 World Cup in Al Wakrah, Qatar, in December 2022.
SOCCER / World cup
May 28, 2026
Fiery Yuto Nagatomo burns with desire to lead Japan to glory at fifth World Cup
Nagatomo has set a new Asian record by being picked for his fifth World Cup, surpassing players such as South Korea¡¯s Hong Myung-bo and Saudi Arabia¡¯s Sami al-Jaber.
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.
Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury against Wolves at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, England, on Saturday.
SOCCER
May 13, 2026
Mitoma set to miss World Cup due to injury
The 28-year-old midfielder injured his left leg while playing for Brighton and Hove Albion FC in an English Premier League match on Saturday.
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.
Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (second from right) celebrates scoring against England at Wembley Stadium in London on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Apr 1, 2026
Moriyasu says beating England will boost Japan¡¯s World Cup challenge
Kaoru Mitoma¡¯s goal secured Japan¡¯s first-ever win over England, a result Hajime Moriyasu believes can fuel World Cup ambitions.
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.
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu talks to reporters at National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 17.
SOCCER
Jan 19, 2026
Japan looks poised to take the next step at the World Cup. Its manager is not so sure.
Manager Hajime Moriyasu has repeatedly said that Samurai Blue is not a real threat to win it all, but some see momentum building toward a breakthrough.
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu (center) and members of the Japan team at National Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday
SOCCER
Nov 19, 2025
Comfortable win over Bolivia marks Moriyasu¡¯s 100th game in charge
Japan has now won its last three friendly matches as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
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

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