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TAKEFUSA KUBO

Daichi Kamada (right) has scored two of Japan's goals during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
SOCCER
Jun 29, 2026
Japan looking to upset Brazil at World Cup without injured Takefusa Kubo
Japan?finished second to the Netherlands in Group F with a win ?over overmatched Tunisia and two ?draws.
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 national team poses for a group photo after beating Brazil at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Oct 14, 2025
Japan beats Brazil for first time in chaotic comeback win
In a match marked by defensive breakdowns on both sides, Samurai Blue was able to overturn a two-goal deficit and extend its home unbeaten streak to 21 games.
Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo during a Champions League match in San Sebastian, Spain, in September.
SOCCER
Jan 13, 2024
Ex-Barcelona junior Kubo set for lift-off with Japan at Asian Cup
The 22-year-old has found his feet at Real Sociedad this season, scoring six goals and helping the club top its Champions League group.
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.
SOCCER
Jul 3, 2022
As Takefusa Kubo leaves, Mallorca doubles down on commitment to Japan
The Spanish first-division club is keen to build on its presence in Asia, dispatching one of its top executives and star players to Tokyo for a recent media tour.
SOCCER
Dec 17, 2021
Junya Ito scores third goal of season in Genk win
Junya Ito provided an assist before scoring his third goal of the season as Genk beat Charleroi 4-2 at home in the Belgian top-flight on Thursday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 7, 2021
Samurai Blue challenge awaits Japan¡¯s young stars after missing Olympic podium
A bawling Takefusa Kubo was all you had to see to understand the impact of Japan¡¯s 3-1 loss to Mexico on Friday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 2, 2021
Japan¡¯s Takefusa Kubo ready to give ¡®150%¡¯ to beat Spain
Kubo¡¯s stints at several Spanish clubs have not yielded much in terms of success, further adding to his motivation to make an impression against the nation on Tuesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
After monumental win over Mexico, Japan sets sights on men¡¯s soccer medal
Sunday¡¯s encounter at Saitama Stadium, where attacking midfielders Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan lit up the Mexican defense, has Japan eyeing the podium.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 25, 2021
Japan takes Group A lead after downing Mexico with early burst
Early goals by Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan left the 2012 London champions struggling to fight back and put Japan in a strong position to advance to the knockout round.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 22, 2021
Takefusa Kubo lifts Japan in Tokyo Olympic opener
Kubo scores late to give Japan a win over South Africa
SOCCER / From the Spot
Apr 2, 2021
Prospects looking brighter for Japan¡¯s senior and Olympic squads
To say that the last week was a good one for followers of Japan¡¯s men¡¯s teams is somewhat of an understatement.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 26, 2021
Japan¡¯s Olympic hopefuls outclassed by Argentina in narrow defeat
A strong effort by Japan¡¯s under-24 team was not enough to overcome their Argentine counterparts as head coach Akinobu Yokouchi¡¯s side suffered a 1-0 loss at Ajinomoto Stadium on Friday night in the first of two scheduled friendlies between the two sides.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Dec 4, 2019
Tokyo¡¯s title ambitions all but extinguished
Despite leading the league for 20 straight rounds from Round 8 ¡ª and retaking the top spot for one more week after Round 31 ¡ª FC Tokyo is almost certain to settle for second place when the final whistle is blown on Saturday at Nissan Stadium.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Sep 4, 2019
Moriyasu relies heavily on overseas players
The Samurai Blue are coming from increasingly far away.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Aug 21, 2019
FC Tokyo preparing to embark on grueling stretch of matches away from home stadium
Japanese media have called it ¡°the road of death.¡±
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jul 3, 2019
J. League clubs, players learning to deal with farewells
It¡¯s rarely easy to say goodbye.
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 17, 2019
Takefusa Kubo¡¯s J. League stint ends with unexpected climax
Japan¡¯s next great hope has taken his next big step.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jun 5, 2019
Takefusa Kubo¡¯s pathway to Europe coming into focus
I last wrote about FC Tokyo midfielder Takefusa Kubo in this column a little over three months ago, reflecting on his impressive performance against reigning champion Kawasaki Frontale on the J. League¡¯s opening day.
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.

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