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It’s been a blast, it’s been fun, but it’s over. Sadly I am stepping down as Japan national team blogger due to simply not having enough time to do the site justice anymore.

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Yawn…Kirin Cup ends goalless

June 9th, 2011 | By: Aidan | Comments Comments(0)

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After Japan’s 0-0 with Peru in the opening match, the Czech Republic also drew a blank against Peru. So it was to the final match of the mini tournament and winner takes all.
Except there was no winner. No winner and no goals. Again. (more…)
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Japan and Peru draw a blank

June 3rd, 2011 | By: Aidan | Comments Comments(0)

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Well that was a bit of a damp squib from Japan with a 0-0 draw with Peru in the Kirin Cup opener.
Peru were the more likely victors, with Eiji Kawashima putting in a good display in goal to keep Japan level. (more…)
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Squad for Peru and Czech Republic

May 29th, 2011 | By: Aidan | Comments Comments(0)

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Alberto Zaccheroni has named his squad for the upcoming Kirin Cup matches with Peru and Czech Republic and included three new names – and none of them are Ryo Miyaichi!
The three new guys are forward Takashi Usami of Gamba Osaka (one of the J-League’s ... [read more]

It’s Official – No Copa America for Japan

May 17th, 2011 | By: Aidan | Comments Comments(0)

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After all the issues, problems, discussions, negotiations, wranglings and I dare say it arguments, Japan have finally officially withdrawn from this year’s Copa America. (more…)
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Japanese in Europe

May 11th, 2011 | By: Aidan | Comments Comments(0)

building-europe-flag_largeA short (and rather late!) version this week as various league’s finish up for the year. The final weekend in England’s Championship was a good one for Yuki Abe who scored his first league goal for Leicester City in the win which saw them finish the year in 10th place.
Also a ... [read more]

Copa half empty: Copa America Squad problems…

Morimoto on his way

Shinji Kagawa – Deutscher Meister!

Yuto!

Uchida’s (and Schalke’s) Champions League dream somewhat dented

Some cheer for Sendai

The months ahead

J-League returns this weekend

Euro Action this week

Uchida breaks new ground


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