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The J-Talk Podcast: Episode 12

This week Ben is joined by Steve Barme, Sean Carroll, Alan Gibson and Scott McIntyre as they review a goal-packed Match Day 12 in J1. Click here to listen now!

Your Choice: Omiya for the Title?

Omiya Ardija has been the dark horse of 2013's J-League so far, but can they go on to win the title?

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J2 Kanto Bites: J2 Round 15 Preview

Jon Steele from J2 Kanto Bites previews the weekend's J.League Division 2 action, with Vissel Kobe's lead at the top now down to just three points.

Japanfooty: J1 Round 12 Overview

Yokohama F. Marinos dropped points at home to Vegalta Sendai as Omiya Ardija got their title campaign back on track with a win over Shonan Bellmare at the NACK5.

Japanfooty: Nabisco Cup Overview

Both Kashima Antlers and Cerezo Osaka were able to secure their progress to the next round of the Nabisco Cup with one group game still to play.

J2 Kanto Bites: J2 Round 14 Review

Jon Steele from J2 Kanto Bites looks back on the weekend's J.League Division 2 action, including a rare defeat for league leaders Vissel Kobe.

Japanfooty: J1 Round 11 Overview

Match Day 11 saw Omiya Ardija's run come to an abrupt halt at the Yurtec Stadium with a 2-1 loss to Vegalta Sendai, while refereeing blunders tarnished the J-League's 20th birthday celebrations in Saitama.

Sushi Football: JFL Report, May 12th

Stuart Smith of We Are Gifu serves up a tasty starter in a series of reports from Japan's third tier.

Relegationistan: Check Point #1

Steve Barme, self-appointed ruler of Relegationistan, takes the first of a series of in-depth looks at why the sides struggling at the bottom of league are where they are after Match Day 11.

J2 Kanto Bites: J2 Round 13 Review

Jon Steele from J2 Kanto Bites wraps up the action from Monday's J.League Division 2 games, including the top-of-the-table clash between Vissel Kobe and Gamba Osaka.

Japanfooty: J1 Round 10 Overview

Omiya Ardija surged ahead in the race for the J1 title thanks to a horror goal from Takamitsu Tomiyama that saw Sanfrecce Hiroshima debutant Takuya Masuda rushed to hospital by ambulance. To read all about the drama at the NACK5 and elsewhere on Match Day 10, click here.

J2 Kanto Bites: Tokyo Verdy vs Yokohama FC Match Report

Jon Steele from J2 Kanto Bites reports on Friday's J.League Division 2 game at Ajinomoto Stadium, home of Tokyo Verdy.

Japanfooty:
Arsenal Confirm Urawa and Nagoya Games

English Premier League side Arsenal have confirmed they will face Urawa Reds in addition to Nagoya Grampus on their tour of Asia this summer.

Japanfooty:
The Story of the Tartan Samurai
(Part One)

Everybody knows that football in Scotland and Japan are linked forever through the wonderful talents of Shunsuke Nakamura, but is that where the on pitch exchange between the two nations ends? As part of a series of articles on footballing heroes that have plied their trade in both countries, we bring you the fabulous stories of five men to have done just that.

Japanfooty:
Samba Lessons Still on Hold for Samurai Blue Following Jordan Loss

Japan still require a solitary point in order to seal their qualification to the World Cup in Brazil next summer after going down 2-1 to a plucky Jordan side. Click here to read more...

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