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Temporary Coach Takes Charge of Japan
Japan Football Association technical director Hiromi Hara will take charge of the national team for two upcoming friendlies after being frustrated in his search for a new manager.
26 Aug 2010
Osaka Pick Up Away Win
CEREZO Osaka continued their fine form on their return to the J.League with a 1-0 win at Kashima Antlers that moves them up to second in the standings.
22 Aug 2010
Nakamura Secures Marinos Win
SHUNSUKE Nakamura scored a trademark free-kick to seal a 2-1 win for Yokohama F Marinos over Shimizu S-Pulse at Outsourcing Stadium today.
15 Aug 2010
Antlers Open Two-Point Lead
KASHIMA Antlers opened up a two-point gap at the top of the J.League following a 3-0 win over Vissel Kobe at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
1 Aug 2010
Fifa Delegation Impressed By Japan
Japan received an encouraging assessment of its ability to stage the 2022 World Cup following a four-day FIFA inspection of facilities and stadia in Tokyo and Osaka.
23 Jul 2010
Honda Open to Move - Agent
KEISUKE Honda's agent insists the Japan midfielder has no immediate plans to leave CSKA Moscow although he refused to rule out a move away from Russia should a big European club show real interest.
6 Jul 2010
Nakamura Calls Time On Japan
SHUNSUKE Nakamura has announced his retirement from international football following Japan's exit from the World Cup.
2 Jul 2010
Okada Shoulders Blame for Japan's Cup Exit
JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada assumed responsibility for his side's World Cup exit at the hands of Paraguay in what could have been his final game in charge of the Blue Samurai.
30 Jun 2010
Japan Fans Suffer In Sydney Pic Special
Japan fans rode a roller-coaster of emotions and braved the chilly conditions to see the tense knockout round of 16 clash on the big screens at Sydney's Darling Harbour. Pics by Aidan Ormond.
30 Jun 2010
Paraguay's Spot In The Last Eight
PARAGUAY progressed through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in their history after beating Japan 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out after a goalless stalemate.
30 Jun 2010
Japan Building for Future - Okada
JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada admits it would be "wonderful" news for the sport back home if his side can reach the World Cup quarter-finals, but insists that must be just another step towards a more long-term goal.
29 Jun 2010
Martino Keen To Strike First Blow
PARAGUAY coach Gerardo Martino believes the first goal in tomorrow's last-16 showdown with Japan could prove crucial as both teams look to create history by reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time.
29 Jun 2010
Okada: We're Up To Paraguay Challenge
JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada believes his side have the ability to reach their first ever World Cup quarter-final at the expense of an impressive Paraguay side.
29 Jun 2010
Okazaki: Japan Have Nothing To Lose
SHINJI Okazaki has warned Paraguay that Japan have "nothing to lose" as they bid for a historic place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.
26 Jun 2010
Honda Not Satisfied With Last 16 Spot
JAPAN'S Keisuke Honda was left confused by his emotions yesterday after admitting he was not really happy despite helping his country reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
26 Jun 2010
Okada Credits Cameroon Win for Progression
TAKESHI Okada believes that Japan's progress into the second round of the World Cup was down to winning their opening match of the competition against Cameroon 10 days ago.
25 Jun 2010
Okada: More To Come From Japan
JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada warned there was more to come from his team as they progressed to the last 16 of the World Cup tonight with an impressive victory over Denmark in Rustenburg.
25 Jun 2010
Japan Send Denmark Crashing Out
JAPAN booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup after outstanding first-half free-kicks from Keisuke Honda and Yasuhito Endo sent them on their way to a 3-1 victory over Denmark.
25 Jun 2010
Japan v Denmark Pic Gallery
All the match action from Japan's dominant 3-1 defeat of one-time European champions, Denmark. Pics by Getty Images.
25 Jun 2010
Japan, Holland Go On
HOLLAND and Japan have both qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup after they notched up convincing wins over eliminated rivals Cameroon and Denmark.
25 Jun 2010
Okada: We're Going for Win
JAPAN coach Takeshi Okada has urged his team to think of nothing but victory in tomorrow's World Cup clash with Denmark in Rustenburg, despite knowing a draw would be enough to get them into the last 16.
24 Jun 2010
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