 Yuri Adachi (Honda), Afro (Tulio)

 The Japanese archipelago heated up with the Soccer World Cup, which was won by the superior German team. In the midst of all this, former soccer players have been appearing on many TV programs and providing commentary...

Keisuke Honda and Tulio: Soccer World Cup &#8220;commentators&#8221; are changing generations as well as players

 Japan's national soccer team, participating in its seventh consecutive World Cup, scored a historic 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Germany, the four-time champions of the tournament. Ritsu Doan, who scored the equalizer midway through the second half of the game, revealed in a past interview with this magazine that he was not as bullish as he usually is.

Ritsu Doan&#8217;s true feelings about his equalizer against Germany at the World Cup

 Soichi Hayashi

 Koji Watanabe

 Special Interview Japan National Soccer Team Goalkeeper Feeding Japan's offense and defense with his 197 cm height and former volleyball skills

 Schmidt-Daniel's stock is soaring in the run-up to the World Cup. What was on Schmidt's mind as he prepared for the final Moriyasu Japan training match against Ecuador on September 27, when he started and made a series of good saves?

Schmidt Daniel, Japan national team goalkeeper: &#8220;What Kawashima-san doesn&#8217;t have, I have

 The allegations of power harassment have surfaced against Takumi Horiike, the coach of Juntendo University, a powerful university soccer team, for allegedly "ordering the team to withdraw from the tournament. After the tournament, players at the university demanded that the university "boycott practice" under Horiike's supervision.

Amidst a power harassment racket&#8230;Allegations of &#8220;defeat order&#8221; by the former national team and Juntendo University coach.

 Masao Kurihara

 Watanabe Koji

 One month and a half before the start of the World Cup in Qatar, "Moriyasu Japan's savior" reveals the "evolution" of Japan's national team.

 We interviewed Daichi Kamata, who was in the starting lineup for Japan's last two games before the World Cup, including the first goal against the U.S. in late September. He told us why he is confident that his team can defeat Germany and Spain.

Japan&#8217;s Daichi Kamata says, &#8220;We can beat Germany and Spain

 Yukihiro Kodama

 Masakazu Yoshiba

 Father is Japan's national soccer team coach, second son Keigo and first son Shohei are popular YouTube stars with over 230,000 registered users, and third son Riku is a university student.

 The three sons of Hajime Moriyasu, Japan's "on-the-spot" top soccer coach, are all here. The first and second sons are popular YouTube stars with more than 230,000 registered members. The three sons, who have different faces and live in different places, are connected to their father in one way or another.

Japan National Team Coach&#8217;s &#8220;Juniors&#8221; Talk about &#8220;Being Born the Son of Hajime Moriyasu

 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.

 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

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 The "Flat 3" talk about everything from behind-the-scenes stories to their predictions for this year's tournament, reuniting for the first time in 20 years since the World Cup in Japan and South Korea!

 On June 9, former Japan national soccer team members Tsuneyasu Miyamoto (45), Koji Nakata (42), and Ryuzo Morioka (46) held an online talk event. The three were reunited for the first time in 20 years since the World Cup between Japan and South Korea. What behind-the-scenes stories came out of their talks? ......

Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, Koji Nakata, and Ryuzo Morioka Discuss the Future of Japan&#8217;s National Team

 Toru Nakata

 KRC Henk, Belgian League "Assist King" and "Highest Goal of the Year," and now off to the World Cup! Shy, soft-spoken, natural, and a late bloomer! ...... The pride of a unique ace who has been steadily climbing up the ladder

 Junya Ito scored a goal in four consecutive games for Japan's national soccer team. When he was in Japan," he says, "I didn't think I could do this." He has also won two Belgian league titles. He also won a double championship in the Belgian league.

International Football Star Junyo Ito Looks Forward to Final Eight in World Cup

 It was ABEMA, in its sixth year of operation, that made possible the free live broadcast of the World Cup soccer tournament, which was initially considered hopeless due to the skyrocketing cost of broadcasting rights. It was the existence of the game that made the "huge purchase" possible more speedily than people thought.

The Amazing Power of Uma-musume Money Made Free Live World Cup Soccer Broadcasts Possible

 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

 Yuka Ozaki

 Katsuyuki Masuda (SINGO)

 His wife Riei also reveals the "changes" in her husband

 Yoshito Okubo, who retired at the end of this season after scoring 191 goals, the most in J-League history, spent his last year playing in Osaka while taking care of his three sons. He said that the seemingly harsh "one-operation childcare" had only positive effects on his work.

Former Japan National Team FW Yoshito Okubo Reveals His True Feelings About One-Op Parenting and Work

 Japan's national soccer team, which is aiming to participate in its seventh consecutive World Cup, will face a critical moment in November, when it will lose to Vietnam on November 11 or Oman on November 16. The team's coach, Hajime Moriyasu's mentor, has also given his opinion on the selection of the team.

Coach Hajime Moriyasu is on the verge and his mentor is &#8216;bitter&#8217;! &#8220;Why don&#8217;t you call Muto?

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

 Yoshiko Ryokai

 On October 12, the 23-year-old, who was making his first start in the final qualifying round in Asia, scored a long-awaited first goal in a match that would have ended Japan's participation in the World Cup if they lost. The 23-year-old, who made his first start in the final qualifying round in Asia, scored the first goal of the game in a match that could have ended his World Cup bid if he lost.

Japan&#8217;s savior Ao Tanaka talks to local reporter about his sense of crisis

 Dentsu, the company that has supported the rise of soccer and produced the Tokyo Olympics, has begun to invest in men's and women's basketball. Is this a shift from soccer, whose popularity has been stagnant, to basketball? I followed the mystery.

The Surprising Background of Dentsu&#8217;s &#8220;Full-Scale Investment in Men&#8217;s and Women&#8217;s Basketball

 Shimei Kurita

 PA Images/Afro AP/Afro Courtesy of Kougoku High School

 His mentor from junior high school and high school revealed that he exploded with seven goals in nine games for the famous Scottish club Celtic.

 After moving from J.League club Kobe to Scotland's prestigious Celtic FG this summer, Toru Furukawa has exploded with seven goals in nine games (as of September 1), and has been selected for Japan's national team to participate in the World Cup for the seventh consecutive time.

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Keisuke Honda and Tulio: Soccer World Cup “commentators” are changing generations as well as players

Ritsu Doan’s true feelings about his equalizer against Germany at the World Cup

Schmidt Daniel, Japan national team goalkeeper: “What Kawashima-san doesn’t have, I have

Amidst a power harassment racket…Allegations of “defeat order” by the former national team and Juntendo University coach.

Japan’s Daichi Kamata says, “We can beat Germany and Spain

Japan National Team Coach’s “Juniors” Talk about “Being Born the Son of Hajime Moriyasu

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

Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, Koji Nakata, and Ryuzo Morioka Discuss the Future of Japan’s National Team

International Football Star Junyo Ito Looks Forward to Final Eight in World Cup

The Amazing Power of Uma-musume Money Made Free Live World Cup Soccer Broadcasts Possible

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

Former Japan National Team FW Yoshito Okubo Reveals His True Feelings About One-Op Parenting and Work

Coach Hajime Moriyasu is on the verge and his mentor is ‘bitter’! “Why don’t you call Muto?

Japan’s savior Ao Tanaka talks to local reporter about his sense of crisis

The Surprising Background of Dentsu’s “Full-Scale Investment in Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Japan’s ‘new ace candidate’ Kyogo Furuhashi reveals his obscure past