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SAMURAI BLUE

Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida throws the first pitch at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Tuesday.
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Aug 9, 2023
Maya Yoshida eyeing return to Japan fold via LA Galaxy stint
The former Samurai Blue captain has not been called up by national team head coach Hajime Moriyasu since the World Cup late last year.
Japan and Tunisia will meet for the sixth time at Noevir Stadium in Kobe.
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Aug 8, 2023
Samurai Blue to face Tunisia in October friendly in Kobe
Japan, 20th in the FIFA rankings, will take on the 31st-ranked Tunisia at Noevir Stadium.
Maya Yoshida has 127 caps for Japan, including three consecutive World Cups.
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Jul 29, 2023
Former Japan captain Maya Yoshida set to join LA Galaxy: report
Yoshida has been a free agent since his departure this summer from Schalke, who were relegated from the German Bundesliga at the end of last season.
Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala (left) fights for the ball against Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson during their friendly at Tokyo's National Stadium on Wednesday.
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Jul 28, 2023
Germany's Jamal Musiala looking forward to chance at revenge in rematch against Japan
Jamal Musiala is hopeful an upcoming friendly against Japan can help the German men's national team get back on track.
Japan Times
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Jun 21, 2023
Lively Japan thumps Peru to end June friendlies on high
The Samurai Blue followed up their 6-0 win over El Salvador with a 4-1 finish in front of an appreciative crowd at Panasonic Stadium Suita.
Japan Times
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Jun 16, 2023
Japan cruises past 10-man El Salvador in friendly
The lopsided result at Toyota Stadium marked the first win for Hajime Moriyasu's men since last year's Qatar World Cup.
Japan Times
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Jun 14, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma drawing Japan and World Cup inspiration from FA Cup run
Brighton's sixth-place finish in the English Premier League means the Japan winger is set for his first taste of European continental club competition next season in the Europa League.
Japan Times
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May 31, 2023
Samurai Blue to play Germany in September friendly
Japan, ranked 20th in the world, and Germany, currently 14th, have played each other three times, resulting in one win apiece and a draw.
Japan Times
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May 26, 2023
Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu calls up Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate for friendlies
Japan will take on El Salvador on June 15 at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture and Peru five days later at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka Prefecture.
Japan Times
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May 12, 2023
Japan drawn into same pool as former champion Iraq for Asian Cup
'We've been put in an extremely difficult group,' Samurai Blue manager Hajime Moriyasu said. 'Our objective is winning the championship. '
Japan Times
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May 2, 2023
Shuichi Gonda determined to reach next World Cup despite obstacles
The 34-year-old faces a lack of national team call-ups following his club's relegation to the second division of the J. League.
Japan Times
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Mar 30, 2023
Manager Moriyasu says Japan soccer taking first steps in creating new team
After steering the Samurai Blue to the round of 16 last year in Qatar, Moriyasu became the first Japan manager to be reappointed for another World Cup cycle.
Japan Times
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Mar 26, 2023
Hajime Moriyasu begins ringing in changes as Japan seeks new heights
Friday's draw against Uruguay offered positive signs heading toward the start of qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Japan Times
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Mar 25, 2023
Takuma Nishimura goal gives Japan friendly draw with Uruguay
Uruguay captain Federico Valverde headed in the 38th-minute opener in front of 61,855 on a rainy night in the Japanese capital before the F. Marinos forward answered in the 75th minute.
Japan Times
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Mar 19, 2023
Injured Takehiro Tomiyasu withdraws from Japan friendlies
Royale Union's Koki Machida has been called up to replace the Arsenal defender in Hajime Moriyasu's squad for the upcoming games against Uruguay and Colombia.
Japan Times
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Mar 15, 2023
Kaoru Mitoma, Ritsu Doan named in Japan squad for March friendlies
There were 10 changes from Japan's squad from Qatar, with veteran defenders Maya Yoshida, Yuto Nagatomo and Hiroki Sakai as well as attacker Takumi Minamino being the notable absentees.
Japan Times
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Feb 17, 2023
Hajime Moriyasu approached about throwing out first pitch at WBC opener
Japan national soccer team manager Hajime Moriyasu said Friday he has been approached about throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Japan's first game of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Japan Times
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Feb 14, 2023
Japan to play Uruguay in first match since Qatar World Cup
Japan has won two, drawn two and lost four of the past meetings between the two countries, most recently earning a 2-2 draw at the 2019 Copa America in Brazil.
Japan Times
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Feb 13, 2023
Japan to face Uruguay in first match since World Cup
Japan will face Uruguay in an international friendly on March 24 at Tokyo's National Stadium, its first match since the World Cup in Qatar, the Japan Football Association said Monday.
Japan Times
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Jan 29, 2023
Hajime Moriyasu says new coaches can elevate Samurai Blue attack
Japan's first two games after the World Cup are scheduled for March 24 in Tokyo and four days later in Osaka.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.
Debate on constitutional revision at a standstill despite Kishida's pledges
With less than two months left before the conclusion of the current session of parliament, any possibility that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida can deliver constitutional reform before the end of his term as Liberal Democratic Party president in late September, as he has promised, appears remote.
Sapporo court ruling on Ainu fishing rights presents tough questions
A traditional Ainu preserved food called <i>satchep</i> (dried fish) being made at the government-run National Ainu Museum and Park, nicknamed Upopoy, in the town of Shiraoi, Hokkaido, on Dec. 25. The Sapporo District Court ruled last month that the Raporo Ainu Nation's rights as an Indigenous people did not extend to having an inherent right to fish for commercial reasons.

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