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TAKEFUSA KUBO

Takefusa Kubo helped Real Sociedad rally for a win over Mallorca in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on Sunday.
SOCCER
Feb 19, 2024
Takefusa Kubo scores equalizer as Real Sociedad rallies for win over Mallorca
Kubo notched his seventh goal of the Spanish La Liga season.
Real Sociedad forward Takefusa Kubo (left) vies with Real Mallorca midfielder Sergi Darder in Palma de Mallorca on Feb. 6.
SOCCER
Feb 13, 2024
Kubo extends Real Sociedad contract until 2029
The former Barcelona youth player has slotted in well with the team, scoring nine goals last season.
Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo during a Champions League match in San Sebastian, Spain, in September.
SOCCER
Jan 13, 2024
Ex-Barcelona junior Kubo set for lift-off with Japan at Asian Cup
The 22-year-old has found his feet at Real Sociedad this season, scoring six goals and helping the club top its Champions League group.
Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (left) scores a goal during the first half of a La Liga match away to Villarreal in Spain on Saturday.
SOCCER
Dec 11, 2023
Kubo scores and assists in Real Sociedad away win
The attacker is hoping to score at least 10 goals after netting nine times in the previous season.
Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (left) attacks the Mallorca goal during the second half of a La Liga game in San Sebastian, Spain, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Oct 22, 2023
Takefusa Kubo sets up winner as Sociedad beats Mallorca
La Liga's Player of the Month for September maintained his outstanding form upon returning from the international break.
Kyogo Furuhashi (center) celebrates after scoring against Tunisia during an international friendly in Kobe on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Oct 18, 2023
Kyogo Furuhashi, Junya Ito score as Samurai Blue ease past Tunisia
The Samurai Blue expanded their winning streak to six while also earning their first clean sheet in five games.
Takefusa Kubo scored four goals in September for Real Sociedad.
SOCCER
Oct 8, 2023
Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo wins La Liga monthly MVP for September
The 22-year-old Samurai Blue star took the monthly award for the first time in his career.
Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (left) competes for the ball against Real Madrid's Rodrygo during their match in Madrid on Sunday.
SOCCER
Sep 18, 2023
Takefusa Kubo's star performance not enough against Real Madrid
Takefusa Kubo put in a stellar performance against his former club Real Madrid.
Lazio's Daichi Kamada (second from right) celebrates with his teammates during their match against Napoli in Naples on Sunday.
SOCCER
Sep 3, 2023
Daichi Kamada scores memorable first goal for Lazio in win over Napoli
The 27-year-old midfielder was among several Japanese scorers in Europe.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 29, 2023
Takefusa Kubo happy after Real Sociedad secures spot in Champions League
Japan attacker Takefusa Kubo is in line to make his Champions League debut next season after Real Sociedad qualified for Europe's premier club competition for the first time in a decade on Sunday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 9, 2023
Takefusa Kubo sets La Liga scoring record for Japanese player
Real Sociedad won its second straight home game and sits fourth in the league, on course for qualification for next season's Champions League.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 14, 2023
Takefusa Kubo nets opener, forces own goal in Real Sociedad win
Espanyol defender Leandro Cabrera headed in the Japan attacker's cross from the right into his own net to give the visitors a 3-0 lead in the 63rd minute.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 15, 2023
Takefusa Kubo scores in Real Sociedad's win over Bilbao
Kubo received a diagonal through pass from David Silva, before dribbling past a defender and slotting home to make it 2-0 in the 37th minute.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 21, 2022
Japan must brave challenging climb to reach lofty ambitions at World Cup
Japan has set its sights on the quarterfinals in Qatar but may need to go through two former champions to get there.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 30, 2022
Kaoru Mitoma makes strong return from injury for Brighton
In an encouraging sign ahead of next month's World Cup, the 25-year-old speedster appeared untroubled by the injury he sustained against Brentford earlier this month.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 16, 2022
Takefusa Kubo assists on winner in Sociedad Europa League victory
A week after starring at Old Trafford against Manchester United, 61st-minute substitute Kubo used his weaker right foot to deliver an assist to fellow bench player Alexander Sorloth for the win in Spain.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 15, 2022
Takefusa Kubo stars in Real Sociedad's win over Cadiz
Takefusa Kubo led Real Sociedad to victory in the opening round of the Spanish top-flight season on Sunday, scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win away against Cadiz.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 16, 2022
Real Madrid's Takefusa Kubo set for Real Sociedad move, report says
Real Madrid initially wanted to loan out Kubo but Real Sociedad rejected that offer and are instead seeking to sign the 21-year-old dynamo to a five-year contract, the report said.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 3, 2022
As Takefusa Kubo leaves, Mallorca doubles down on commitment to Japan
The Spanish first-division club is keen to build on its presence in Asia, dispatching one of its top executives and star players to Tokyo for a recent media tour.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 15, 2022
Takefusa Kubo forces dramatic winner as Mallorca downs Bilbao
The 20-year-old's effort cannoned off the woodwork and into the back of diving Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon's head before finding the back of the net.
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In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
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When will Japan intervene to support the yen?
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Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
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Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
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Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
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