National Nov 14, 2020
Osaka robot asks customers to wear masks and social distance
The robot, equipped with a camera and sensors, is able to patrol around the store, observe customer movements and measure distance using lasers.
J. League Oct 11, 2020
Brazilian winger Mateus grabbed a late winner as fifth-placed Nagoya Grampus won 1-0 at home against third-placed Cerezo Osaka in the J. League's top flight on Saturday. The 26-year-old scored in the 91st minute after Grampus won possession deep in the opposition half. Substitute Gabriel ...
Soccer / J. League Sep 5, 2020
J. League sponsors exploring new marketing opportunities in response to virus
With the number of spectators at stadiums capped in keeping with government guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, companies sponsoring J. League teams are changing their marketing strategies to attract the interest of as many soccer fans as possible. The companies are promoting ...
Soccer Jan 17, 2020
Teenage star Jun Nishikawa plays down possible Barcelona move
Japan youth international Jun Nishikawa said Friday he heard through friends Barcelona was interested in signing him but denied there had been any contact from the Spanish giant. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder, who has represented Japan at the under-17 and under-20 World Cup, told local ...
Soccer / J. League Jan 12, 2020
Cerezo signs defender Yuta Koike from Belgium's Sint-Truiden
Cerezo Osaka have acquired defender Yuta Koike on a full transfer from Belgium's Sint-Truiden, the J. League first-division side announced Saturday. The 23-year-old left-back joined Kashima Antlers last season on loan from the Belgian top-flight side, playing in 14 J. League and 12 cup games. He ...
Soccer / J. League Sep 13, 2019
Cerezo's Atomu Tanaka scores late winner against struggling Reds
Substitute forward Atomu Tanaka struck the winner in the 84th minute as Cerezo Osaka beat the Urawa Reds 2-1 on Friday. Picking up where they left off before the international break, Cerezo registered a fourth straight league win to move up into fifth place. For the ...
Soccer / J. League Aug 11, 2019
Sagan Tosu snatched an improbable 2-1 comeback victory against Cerezo Osaka in the J. League's first division Sunday following late goals from veteran forward Yohei Toyoda and debutant Daichi Hayashi. Making his first J. League appearance as a late substitute, 22-year-old Hayashi scored in the ...
Soccer | From the Spot Jul 3, 2019
J. League clubs, players learning to deal with farewells
by Dan Orlowitz
It's rarely easy to say goodbye. That's especially so in the J. League, where the celebration of players leaving to go overseas has turned into an annual event — along with a never-ending debate over whether much of it is deserved. The honor guards, the video ...
Soccer / J. League May 25, 2019
Late Cerezo Osaka goal sends FC Tokyo to first defeat of season
Bruno Mendes' 78th-minute header ended FC Tokyo's unbeaten record on Saturday as Cerezo Osaka held off the league leader 1-0 at home. A long stretch of prolonged pressure on the visitors' goal finally paid dividends when Mendes met Riku Matsuda's cross from the right ...
Soccer / J. League Apr 27, 2019
Oita Trinita move back into top three after scoreless draw with Cerezo Osaka
Oita Trinita moved back into the top three following a scoreless draw away to struggling Cerezo Osaka on Saturday. Miguel Angel Lotina's Cerezo looked the more dangerous side at drizzly Yanmar Stadium, but squandered numerous chances and finished a third straight league match without a ...
Soccer / J. League Dec 19, 2018
Vissel Kobe on Wednesday announced the signing of World Cup defensive midfielder Hotaru Yamaguchi from neighboring J League first-division side Cerezo Osaka. A fan favorite at Yanmar Stadium, Yamaguchi has played his entire J League career with Cerezo, punctuated by a short stint with German ...