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Japan's Ito sues accusers over sexual assault claim

AFP · 2 months ago

Japan international footballer Junya Ito is suing two women who accused him of sexual assault for 200 million yen ($1.3 million) in damages, his lawyer said.

Japan's Asian Cup exit sparks wider questions ahead of N. Korea trip

AFP · 3 months ago

Japan's premature Asian Cup exit and the nature of it has triggered deeper introspection about the state of the national side, with a daunting trip to North Korea for World Cup qualifying in a matter of weeks.

Fukushima-born Endo ready to run free for Japan at World Cup

AFP · 9 months ago

Jun Endo wasn't allowed to play football outside after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster because of radiation fears, so she honed her dribbling skills in a cramped indoor hall instead.

Japanese fans facing Women's World Cup TV blackout

AFP · 10 months ago

Japanese football fans are facing a TV blackout for next month's Women's World Cup, with some warning failure to strike a broadcasting deal would be a "missed opportunity".

Japan football chiefs neglecting women's game, says former striker

AFP · 1 year ago

Former striker Yuki Nagasato accused Japan's football association of neglecting the women's game ahead of this year's World Cup after it failed to find a broadcaster for the SheBelieves Cup.

Japan coach Moriyasu staying on after World Cup

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu will stay in his job after leading the Samurai Blue to the last 16 at the World Cup in Qatar, the Japan Football Association said Wednesday.

Asian teams 'getting closer' despite World Cup knockout blows

AFP · 1 year ago

Asian teams came crashing back down to earth in the World Cup last 16 but the region still enjoyed its best-ever tournament to suggest it is closing the gap on the global elite.

Japan confident of bright future despite World Cup heartbreak

AFP · 1 year ago

Japan failed to reach the World Cup quarter-finals once again but stunning wins over Germany and Spain and more players moving to Europe suggest the Blue Samurai will return stronger.