As J.League celebrates 30th anniversary, Japanese football has certainly come a long way15dGabriel TanHiroki Watanabe/Getty Images
JapanSOCCERJapan legend Honda departs Cambodia with legacy of vibrancy and excitement -- and not just from stunning touchline fashion18dGabriel TanFootball Federation of Cambodia
Malaysia face South Korea test, Indonesia to take on Japan at Asian Cup19dMatthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images
JapanSOCCERAfter storied career in Europe, success with Urawa following return to Japan is Sakai's crowning glory22dGabriel TanKenta Harada/Getty Images
JapanSOCCERMove over, 'King Kazu': Even world's oldest soccer pro is way too young for Japan's new over-80s league1MChris WrightEPA/JIJI PRESS
JapanSOCCER'King Kazu' makes Oliveirense debut aged 561MReutersPhoto by Zed Jameson/MB Media/Getty Images
Months after escaping relegation, Vissel have turned their fortunes around with title charge2MGabriel TanMasashi Hara/Getty Images
Acrobatic Borre completes Colombia's comeback win over JapanRafael Santos Borre scored with a spectacular overhead kick as Colombia came from a goal down to hand Japan a 2-1 defeat in Osaka on Tuesday.2MReuters
Substitute Nishimura strikes to earn Japan draw against UruguayJapan secured a 1-1 draw with Uruguay in Tokyo on Friday as substitute Takuma Nishimura scored with his first touch.2MReuters
Star names with plenty to prove adds to intrigue surrounding 2023 J1 League season3MGabriel TanAP Photo/Suhaimi Abdullah