The Japan Football Association said Saturday the women's national team will play friendly matches against Brazil in Sao Paulo on May 30 and June 2. The team, nicknamed Nadeshiko Japan, has a 7-5 ...

The Japan Football Association on Dec. 28 formally announced that it will retain Moriyasu, 54, as head coach of Samurai Blue until the 2026 World Cup. “I am extremely honored to be able to serve ...

No name has been set for the league, but officials of the organizer, the Tokyo FA Senior football association, said they expect three teams at the start. As Japan’s population ages, broader ...

(ATR) Olympic leader says Japan will do its best in race for 2020 ... Top triathletes won't compete at Yokohama ... South American championship up in air for Samurai Blue ...

It is not a new lofty target. Previously, when the Japan Football Association announced "The JFA Pledge of 2050", becoming champions of the world had been one of the primary tenets. Last November ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former Japan Football Association President Kozo Tashima has emerged as a candidate to replace outgoing Japanese Olympic Committee President Yasuhiro Yamashita, sources familiar ...

but challenge for the World Cup as has been repeatedly stated by the Japan Football Association hierarchy. Drawing with Saudi Arabia is hardly a disastrous result, considering the Green Falcons ...

“The President of the Japanese Football Association called me and checked how I played. They've been following me. It's a good thing.” And then there is his family. “I think so, I hope [they ...

Japan’s football supporters earned praise for their efforts in picking up litter after matches at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Around 100 fans are now in New Zealand to cheer on their national ...