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TAKEFUSA KUBO

Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 16, 2022
Takefusa Kubo nets wonder strike in cup win for Mallorca
The goal was the second of the season for Kubo, who has scored once in the Spanish top flight since returning in late November from a two-month absence with a knee injury.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 17, 2021
Junya Ito scores third goal of season in Genk win
Junya Ito provided an assist before scoring his third goal of the season as Genk beat Charleroi 4-2 at home in the Belgian top-flight on Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 26, 2021
Japan playmaker Takefusa Kubo to miss upcoming World Cup qualifiers
The 20-year-old's status was confirmed by Samurai Blue head coach Hajime Moriyasu, who is in Europe observing Japan's players ahead of his squad selection.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 24, 2021
Mallorca's Takefusa Kubo sidelined by knee injury
'I hurt my knee while playing in yesterday's match and will have to spend a little time off the pitch,' the 20-year-old wrote on Instagram.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 12, 2021
Real Madrid midfielder Takefusa Kubo joins Mallorca on loan deal
After spending last season on loan with Getafe and Villarreal, Kubo is returning to Mallorca for a second spell.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 7, 2021
Samurai Blue challenge awaits Japan's young stars after missing Olympic podium
A bawling Takefusa Kubo was all you had to see to understand the impact of Japan's 3-1 loss to Mexico on Friday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 2, 2021
Japan's Takefusa Kubo ready to give '150%' to beat Spain
Kubo's stints at several Spanish clubs have not yielded much in terms of success, further adding to his motivation to make an impression against the nation on Tuesday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
After monumental win over Mexico, Japan sets sights on men's soccer medal
Sunday's encounter at Saitama Stadium, where attacking midfielders Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan lit up the Mexican defense, has Japan eyeing the podium.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 25, 2021
Japan takes Group A lead after downing Mexico with early burst
Early goals by Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan left the 2012 London champions struggling to fight back and put Japan in a strong position to advance to the knockout round.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 22, 2021
Takefusa Kubo lifts Japan in Tokyo Olympic opener
Kubo scores late to give Japan a win over South Africa
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 13, 2021
Japan U-24 routs Jamaica in last game before Olympic squad selection
Takefusa Kubo's quadruple-nutmeg goal was a clear highlight as the host made a clear statement of intent ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Games.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 6, 2021
Japan's Olympic hopefuls thrash Ghana U-24
Goals from Takefusa Kubo and Ritsu Doan were among the highlights at Fukuoka's Best Denki Stadium as the team shook off Thursday's defeat to their Samurai Blue seniors with a resounding win.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 17, 2021
Takefusa Kubo secures Getafe's spot in La Liga with stunning goal
Takefusa Kubo scored a stunning late winner Sunday that gave Getafe a 2-1 victory over Levante and secured its place in the Spanish top flight for another season.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Apr 2, 2021
Prospects looking brighter for Japan's senior and Olympic squads
To say that the last week was a good one for followers of Japan's men's teams is somewhat of an understatement.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 26, 2021
Japan's Olympic hopefuls outclassed by Argentina in narrow defeat
A strong effort by Japan’s under-24 team was not enough to overcome their Argentine counterparts as head coach Akinobu Yokouchi’s side suffered a 1-0 loss at Ajinomoto Stadium on Friday night in the first of two scheduled friendlies between the two sides.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 19, 2021
Takefusa Kubo hopes for more playing time after loan move to Getafe
Japan prodigy Takefusa Kubo said Monday he was seeking more playing time as he left Villarreal after half a season and joined Getafe on another loan deal this month from Spanish giant Real Madrid.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 9, 2021
Takefusa Kubo heads to Getafe on loan for remainder of season
Nineteen-year-old Japan international Takefusa Kubo has joined Getafe on loan for the rest of the season from Real Madrid, the two Spanish La Liga clubs announced Friday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 3, 2021
Young prodigy Takefusa Kubo to leave Villarreal this winter
Japan international Takefusa Kubo will leave Spanish La Liga club Villarreal, head coach Unai Emery confirmed Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 5, 2020
Minamino and Kubo in Japan squad for upcoming friendlies in Austria
The Samurai Blue will face Panama on Nov. 13 and Mexico four days later.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 23, 2020
Takefusa Kubo has goal, two assists for Villarreal in Europa League
The teenage winger made a strong case for his inclusion in manager Unai Emery's domestic squad.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
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Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Japan concerned over U.S. officials' remarks on atomic bombings
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks to reporters during a news conference in Washington on Thursday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound. 
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.

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