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KAORU MITOMA

Kaoru Mitoma¡¯s agency said he is taking the incident very seriously and has expressed concern and apologies toward the injured cyclist.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Jul 9, 2026
Kaoru Mitoma involved in minor traffic accident in Tokyo
Prominent Japanese soccer player Kaoru Mitoma hit a cyclist in Tokyo while driving at around 8.45 a.m. on Wednesday, according to a statement from his agency.
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.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland reacts after the match against Brighton and Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Jan 8, 2026
Arsenal gets title boost as Man City and Villa both drop points
Erling Haaland scored his 150th goal for City?against Brighton and Hove Albion from the penalty spot but Kaoru Mitoma equalized for the visitors?on the hour.
Brighton & Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma in action against Tottenham Hotspur in London on May 25
SOCCER
Dec 2, 2025
Chinese fans lambast Brighton over Mitoma soldier post
The post showed Kaoru Mitoma posing with a young player and a mocked-up soccer card featuring Imperial Japanese Army officer Hiroo Onoda.
Kaoru Mitoma celebrates scoring Brighton's second goal against Chelsea in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Feb. 8.
SOCCER
Aug 12, 2025
Kaoru Mitoma looks to build on Premier League success with Brighton
No Japanese player will be more essential for their team¡¯s Premier League ambitions than Kaoru Mitoma.
Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma after sustaining an injury in a match against Sheffield United on Feb. 18
SOCCER
Feb 28, 2024
Brighton¡¯s Mitoma set to miss rest of season with injury
The Japan international has scored three goals and provided six assists in 26 appearances in all competitions this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma (left) in action with Crystal Palace's Nathaniel Clyne at Selhurtst Park, London, on Dec. 21. Mitoma has not played since hurting his ankle in the game, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
SOCCER
Jan 23, 2024
¡®Worry¡¯ for Japan as Mitoma misses training ahead of Asian Cup clash
The Brighton winger has not played since hurting his ankle in a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Dec. 21.
Japan midfielder Kaoru Mitoma controls the ball during extra time of the team's Round of 16 match against Croatia at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Mitoma was named to the Samurai Blue squad for the upcoming Asian Cup despite an ankle injury.
SOCCER
Jan 4, 2024
Samurai Blue call on Mitoma to help erase Asian Cup ¡®frustration¡¯
Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi said late last year that Mitoma would be out for up to six weeks after hurting his ankle in a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Dec. 21.
SOCCER
Feb 14, 2023
How Kaoru Mitoma studied his way to Premier League stardom
The Samurai Blue winger developed his dribbling skills while completing a four-year physical education degree at Japan¡¯s University of Tsukuba.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 5, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma scores again in last-gasp win over Bournemouth
The goal was far from a trademark finish from the electric Japanese winger, but it was enough to seal three points as Brighton moved back up to sixth place
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 30, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma strikes late to lift Brighton to win over Liverpool
Kaoru Mitoma¡¯s brilliant control and finish in stoppage time sent his team to the fifth round of the F.A. Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 6, 2022
As Japan exits the World Cup, eyes turn to the team¡¯s future
Veterans are set to step back, head coach Hajime Moriyasu¡¯s future is uncertain and the country waits to see if the next star player is waiting in the ranks of the J. League.
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 2, 2022
Japan adds another thrilling chapter to World Cup story with improbable victory over Spain
Japan¡¯s win sends the Samurai Blue into the round of 16 as the Group E winner. The team¡¯s next challenge is a showdown with Group F runner-up Croatia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 2, 2022
Too close to call? Japan¡¯s winning goal joins list of controversies
Ao Tanaka¡¯s goal may have rescued the Samurai Blue¡¯s World Cup campaign, but it was Kaoru Mitoma¡¯s touchline assist that has fans and pundits debating technology¡¯s place in refereeing.
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 21, 2022
Japan must brave challenging climb to reach lofty ambitions at World Cup
Japan has set its sights on the quarterfinals in Qatar but may need to go through two former champions to get there.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 24, 2022
Samurai Blue dominant as U.S. fails to get shot on goal
Japan led in shot attempts (16-4) and those on target (8-0). It was the first time in 15 matches that the U.S. did not have a shot on goal.
SOCCER / World cup / From the Spot
Mar 25, 2022
Battle-tested Samurai Blue eager for deep World Cup push
After perhaps the most unconventional, daunting and frustrating qualifying campaign in team history, Samurai Blue have qualified for a seventh straight FIFA 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
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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.
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The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
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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.

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