 Atsushi Iio

 Ryu Ferkel

 Yoshio Tsunoda/Afro (2nd)

11.20 Qatar World Cup Special Interview with Genki Haraguchi, Japan National Soccer Team Four years after his dramatic goal against Belgium, Haraguchi was supposed to be a key player in this year's tournament, but now his position in the national team is that of a "handy sub member. We interviewed the determination and resolve of a man who continues to fight in Germany...

 Genki Haraguchi was once supposed to be a mainstay of Japan's national soccer team, but before the World Cup in Qatar in November, he was struggling in the sub-member position. He talks about the skills he developed in the German Bundesliga and his ambitions for the national team.

Genki Haraguchi, Japan national soccer team: &#8220;I will struggle to the end

 Born in 1983. Born in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. After working for a sports newspaper, became an editor of Kodansha's soccer website "Gekisaka" in 2011.

 Yukihiro Kodama

 Takashi Kurosawa

 Shohei Otani's former coach, Hiroshi Sasaki, and Tetsuji Hashiratani have been in close communication in their private and public lives.

 Shohei Otani's alma mater is now working with the "Doha Tragedy" hero, who cannot be missed in the history of Japanese soccer. As a technical advisor for the soccer club, he led the team to its first national tournament in five years. We also found out his unexpected friendships.

Doha Tragedy Fighter Tetsuji Hashiratani: &#8220;Passion and Integrity in Nurturing People

 Masao Kurihara

 Japan Soccer Meikeikai

 61-year-old midfielder, Verdy Kawasaki, etc. Predicted to join the national team at the age of 6th grade, making tamen noodles with the body he trained with Verdy

 Tetsuya Totsuka has been playing for Verdy since before the J-League was established. He now runs Yumen Totsuka in Gifu Prefecture. He tells us what it was like from a player's perspective at a time when the history of Japanese soccer was changing dramatically.

Why did a J-League star of the past open a tamen restaurant in Gifu?

 Tetsuya Totsuka played for Verdy before the J-League was established. He now runs Yumen Totsuka in Gifu Prefecture. He tells us what it was like from a player's perspective at a time when the history of Japanese soccer was changing dramatically.

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 44-year-old goalkeeper for Urawa Reds and other teams, reborn after a life as a ronin, from goalkeeper to "guardian god of the city

 Ryuta Tsuzuki, a goalkeeper who has played for Urawa Reds and other J-League teams, has left a lasting impression with his fiery "geki" (shouts) from the goal net. He has retained his passionate personality and is now a member of the Saitama City Council.

Former Japanese National Soccer Team Player&#8217;s Life after Becoming a City Council Member

 53-year-old midfielder from Gamba Osaka and other clubs decides to retire after Japan's World Cup appearance.

 Hiromitsu Isogai, a midfielder prodigy who made a name for himself in the pioneering days of the J. League in the mid-1990s, is now over 50 years old and expanding his activities as a footgolfer and YouTuber. He talks about his life in the J-League, saying, "I have no regrets.

30 Years in the J-League: Former Gamba player Hiromitsu Isogai Becomes a Foot Golfer

 37 years old, FW, Jubilo Iwata, etc. Still "Karen of Ichifune", returning to Chiba, a "journeyman" in the English 7th Division.

 Karen Robert has been active since his days at the prestigious Ichifune Funabashi club, and has moved around the J-League and leagues around the world. He is now the owner of a soccer club in Kisarazu, and we interviewed him about his path to the J-League.

19 Years After the Emperor&#8217;s Cup &#8212; Karen Robert&#8217;s Amazing Second Career

 Special Program: "30 years since the J-League's opening frenzy

 Tatsuhiko Kubo, a former Japan national team player who rose to become the ace of Zico Japan during his playing days, lives in a port town in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Now living comfortably in a port town in Yamaguchi Prefecture, he opened up about his thoughts on his playing days, which he rarely talks about.

Former Football National Team Player Tatsuhiko Kubo’s Surprising Path After Career

 Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1975. Started covering soccer in 2001, and became a writer in 2003 when she covered the World Youth Cup (now U-20 World Cup) in the UAE. Currently resides in Düsseldorf, Germany, where he has lived since March 11, 2011.

 Miko Ryokai

On May 18, Kamata became the first Japanese player in 20 years to achieve this feat, and on May 20, he was selected for Japan's national team.

 Frankfurt of the German Bundesliga, to which Daichi Kamata and Makoto Hasebe belong, won the EL. It was the first time in 20 years that a Japanese player had achieved this feat since Shinji Ono. We tracked down the reason why Kamata, who had a proven track record, had been "missing the light of day" for so long.

Daichi Kamada Was Loved In Germany And Now Returning To The Japan National Team

 It has already been two months since the start of the new school year. Among those who started working this spring is a man who had hoped to become a professional soccer player but had to give it up due to heart disease. We wonder what the new spring brings to the life of this professional soccer player who scored a goal.

Former player who gave up J-League career due to heart disease finds &#8220;new purpose in life

 Invasion of Ukraine" and the "30-day rule" have eliminated "participation in the European Championships as a coach" for the first time in the Japanese soccer world.

 Toshiyuki Takada, who led the Japanese national blind soccer team at last summer's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, received an offer from Turkey, a European powerhouse, but decided against it. What triggered his decision was Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the existence of a certain contract.

The Shadow of War Stole Former National Blind Soccer Coach&#8217;s Appointment as Coach of Turkey

 Nonfiction writer Takehide Mizutani

 Nonfiction writer Takehide Mizutani's report on the "war in Ukraine

 Many of the bleachers spread out in front of me were shattered into pieces, and plastic debris was flying all the way to the ground. Some of the seats are still bent and rippled, probably from the blast. The marks left by the Russian missiles are large enough to be seen on the pitch.

Ukraine&#8217;s National Soccer Team Aims for the World Cup

 Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1975. Graduated from the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, Japan Women's University, and began covering soccer in 2001. Currently resides in Düsseldorf, Germany, where he has lived since March 11, 2011.

 People who have met him in person say he is a good person. Coach Kaz Moriyasu, who led Japan's national soccer team to its seventh consecutive World Cup appearance, has been subjected to harsh criticism on the Internet. However, according to experts, this is not limited to Moriyasu.

Coach Moriyasu Slammed on the Internet Despite Qualifying in Soccer World Cup

 Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1975. Started covering soccer in 2001, and became a writer in 2003 when she covered the World Youth Cup (now the U-20 World Cup) in the UAE. Currently resides in Düsseldorf, Germany, where he has lived since March 11, 2011.

 Makoto Hasebe, 38 years old and the captain of Japan's national soccer team for three consecutive World Cups, has signed a new five-year contract with the prestigious German club Frankfurt. He has also begun taking coaching courses, but he declined to say whether he would become a leader in Japan in the future. What is the reason for this?

Makoto Hasebe, 38, Signs Five-Year Contract: &#8220;Don&#8217;t Expect to Give Back to Japan&#8221; &#8211; The True Meaning of &#8220;Don&#8217;t Expect to Give Back to Japan

 Born in 1983. Born in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. After working for a sports newspaper, he has been working as an editor for Kodansha's soccer website "Gekisaka" since 2011.

 It was 24-year-old Kaoru Mitomo who led Japan's national soccer team to its seventh consecutive World Cup appearance. His dribbling and one-on-one strength have been highly regarded since his youth years, but he has been called "weak in the game" because he has not been able to show his ability...

Even His Coach Was Surprise! How did a Shy Kaoru Mitoma Conquer the World Cup?!

 Even those who have walked the bright path all their lives sometimes know the shadows. Shuichi Gonda, a goalkeeper who has qualified for seven consecutive World Cup soccer tournaments, is just such a person. He tells us about his recovery from depression.

How goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda, who thought about retiring due to depression, rose to become the national team&#8217;s guardian deity

 Masahiro Kawayanagi

 Takuma Asano, a midfielder for Japan, started in the big match that will determine the team's participation in the World Cup for the seventh consecutive tournament. He played until the 19th minute of the second half, contributing to the victory. Asano is also the owner of a high-end bakery in his hometown in Mie Prefecture. His love for his family was behind Asano's success.

Why Takuma Asano, a member of Japan&#8217;s national soccer team with seven siblings, runs a bakery

 Shinji Hamasaki

 Special Interview with Junichi Inamoto, former Japan midfielder Joins "Nankatsu SC" (Kanto 1st Division), represented by Yoichi Takahashi, author of "Captain Tsubasa

 In January, former Japanese national team player Junichi Inamoto announced his joining the soccer club "Nankatsu SC. We asked him why he decided to join a lower league club, where he is still strong and has already shown results, and why his enthusiasm is different from that of his J-League days.

Junichi Inamoto Secret Revealed! How He Can Stay at the Soccer&#8217;s Front Line at 42!

 Takero Kizuna, Afro (2nd, 5th) Naoki Morita/Afro Sports (4th)

 Special Talk: 10 Years of Intense and Passionate Relationship with Japan's Fiercest Supporters - Behind-the-Scenes Stories We Can Still Reveal

 Tomoaki Makino and Tomoya Ugajin have been the main players of Urawa Reds for more than 10 years. The two have had their share of hardships, from the enthusiastic "baptism" from the supporters to the atmosphere within the club. The two men, who have shared many hardships, spoke passionately about their dense lives as players.

Farewell to my beloved Urawa Reds&#8221; Tomoaki Makino and Tomoya Ugajin talk about everything

 Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1975. Graduated from the Department of History, Faculty of Letters, Japan Women's University, and began reporting on soccer in 2001, before becoming a writer after covering the 2003 World Youth Cup (now the U-20 World Cup) in the UAE. Has covered four World Cups and three Summer Olympics, and has been living in Dusseldorf, Germany since March 11, 2011.

 Yoshiko Ryoukai

 35-year-old Nagatomo's current situation after being criticized in the final Asian qualifying round for the World Cup

 Japan's national soccer team won its match against Saudi Arabia on February 1 and is on track to participate in the World Cup for the seventh consecutive time. 35-year-old Yuto Nagatomo's appointment as a starter was criticized by many, but he assisted the second goal. Why is this man so strong in the face of adversity?

The source of toughness&#8221; that Yuto Nagatomo was able to show in his play even though he was continuously exposed to criticism

 Kaoru Watanabe

 This year marks the 30th anniversary of the birth of the J-League. A solo interview with Saburo Kawabuchi, the founder of the J-League

 On January 27, the Japanese national team defeated China 2-0 in the final Asian qualifying round for the World Cup. However, not many people can immediately answer the question, "Who impressed you the most? Herein lies the challenge and potential of the Japanese soccer world.

The founder of the J-League speaks honestly about what is lacking in the soccer world today

 Kazutoshi Uchida

 If realized, Japan will become the first country in history to have a European national team coach!

 Satoshi Takada, the former coach of Japan's national blind soccer team, who finished 5th at the Tokyo Paralympics in his first appearance, has received a big offer. The world's 12th-ranked national team coach was asked to take over as coach from the fourth-ranked team. The following is an in-depth look at the "twisted phenomenon.

Turkey, a European powerhouse in blind soccer, has approached the former Japan national team coach for the post!

 Born in 1979, Kawabata began his career as a journalist in 2002, focusing on the developmental age group. In addition to writing for El Gorasso, Soccer King, Footballista, Soccer Magazine, Gekisaka, Gizmodo, and other media, he also works as a freelance editor. His most recent book is "The 2050 World Cup Championship Plan" (Sol Media).

 Akihiko Kawabata

 The story of the "best captain" who will participate in the national high school soccer final today, August 10

 The 100th national high school soccer tournament is about to begin, and Aomori Yamada, which has advanced to the finals four years in a row, has an absolute ace who has said what he needed to say without fear of friction with those around him. Aomori Yamada has made it to the finals four years in a row, and they have an absolute ace who has said what needs to be said without fear of conflict with others.

Aomori Yamada&#8217;s Kusei Matsuki, the &#8220;Hidetoshi Nakata of Japan,&#8221; has the air of a great man and the scent of the Showa era

 Hiroto Kato

 Real report from a cameraman from Japan who participated in an anime event where the first outbreak of an Omicron Variant occurred in the U.S.

 The first "community-acquired" case of an Omicron Variant has been confirmed in Tokyo. On December 1, the U.S. government announced the history of the first infection with the Variant, and it turned out to be a participant in "Anime NYC". The cameraman who participated in the event received a surprise email.

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Genki Haraguchi, Japan national soccer team: “I will struggle to the end

Doha Tragedy Fighter Tetsuji Hashiratani: “Passion and Integrity in Nurturing People

Why did a J-League star of the past open a tamen restaurant in Gifu?

Why did a J-League star of the past open a tamen restaurant in Gifu?

Former Japanese National Soccer Team Player’s Life after Becoming a City Council Member

30 Years in the J-League: Former Gamba player Hiromitsu Isogai Becomes a Foot Golfer

19 Years After the Emperor’s Cup — Karen Robert’s Amazing Second Career

Former Football National Team Player Tatsuhiko Kubo’s Surprising Path After Career

Daichi Kamada Was Loved In Germany And Now Returning To The Japan National Team

Former player who gave up J-League career due to heart disease finds “new purpose in life

The Shadow of War Stole Former National Blind Soccer Coach’s Appointment as Coach of Turkey

Ukraine’s National Soccer Team Aims for the World Cup

Coach Moriyasu Slammed on the Internet Despite Qualifying in Soccer World Cup

Makoto Hasebe, 38, Signs Five-Year Contract: “Don’t Expect to Give Back to Japan” – The True Meaning of “Don’t Expect to Give Back to Japan

Even His Coach Was Surprise! How did a Shy Kaoru Mitoma Conquer the World Cup?!

How goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda, who thought about retiring due to depression, rose to become the national team’s guardian deity

Why Takuma Asano, a member of Japan’s national soccer team with seven siblings, runs a bakery

Junichi Inamoto Secret Revealed! How He Can Stay at the Soccer’s Front Line at 42!

Farewell to my beloved Urawa Reds” Tomoaki Makino and Tomoya Ugajin talk about everything

The source of toughness” that Yuto Nagatomo was able to show in his play even though he was continuously exposed to criticism

The founder of the J-League speaks honestly about what is lacking in the soccer world today

Turkey, a European powerhouse in blind soccer, has approached the former Japan national team coach for the post!

Aomori Yamada’s Kusei Matsuki, the “Hidetoshi Nakata of Japan,” has the air of a great man and the scent of the Showa era

Experience has taught me… the critical difference between the US and Japan “Omicron Crisis Management