Japan past first tests for the World Cup and are aiming at the Asian Cup trophy for the first time since 2011
National Team
Japan’s thoughts: after the match against Myanmar
Kaoru Mitoma, Takefusa Kubo and other players in Europe were called up for the matches against lower-ranked opponents in the Asian second qualifying round for the World Cup, but domestic fans are divided on the selection
You can’t ignore the traffic lights: a long-standing problem in Japanese football, and the reason why Hidemasa Morita is successful
After the three big triumphs, Japan ground to win against defensive side – mentally matured Japan could beat any type of team now
Japan’s thoughts: after the match against Tunisia
Japan beat Canada to win their fifth straight game – what was behind their impressive goal rush, netting 22 in five matches?
How Takefusa Kubo’s father’s extraordinary parenting laid the foundations for his son’s unstoppable growth
Potential new custodian Osako, attacking full-back Maikuma, and midfield sensation Ito – can the J.League players appeal in the ever-evolving Japan national team?
Junya Ito, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Takefusa Kubo, Keito Nakamura, and Atsuki Ito shone in Europe
‘Japan dominated over Germany to win away from home’ – how did the Japanese media report another famous victory?
Wataru Endo, Kaoru Mitoma, Takefusa Kubo, and Takehiro Tomiyasu selected for Japan which aim a repeat of famous victory against Germany on their home soil this time