Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo holds a press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Aug. 8, 2026. The 39-year-old, who set a national record by appearing in five World Cups, said he will continue his career with J. League first-division club FC Tokyo.

Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo holds a press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Aug. 8, 2026. The 39-year-old, who set a national record by appearing in five World Cups, said he will continue his career with J. League first-division club FC Tokyo.

Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo holds a press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Aug. 8, 2026. The 39-year-old, who set a national record by appearing in five World Cups, said he will continue his career with J. League first-division club FC Tokyo.

Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo holds a press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Aug. 8, 2026. The 39-year-old, who set a national record by appearing in five World Cups, said he will continue his career with J. League first-division club FC Tokyo.

[Breaking News]Football: J-League kickoff event

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 4 Kyodo - Players from J-League football teams pose for a photo at an event in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2026, ahead of the start of the new season on Aug. 7. The J-League switched to an August-to-June season from the conventional February-to-December schedule, corresponding with the schedule of major European leagues. (Kyodo)

Football: J-League kickoff event

Football: J-League kickoff event

Players from J-League football teams pose for a photo at an event in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2026, ahead of the start of the new season on Aug. 7. The J-League switched to an August-to-June season from the conventional February-to-December schedule, corresponding with the schedule of major European leagues.

Football: J-League kickoff event

Football: J-League kickoff event

Players from J-League football teams pose for a photo at an event in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2026, ahead of the start of the new season on Aug. 7. The J-League switched to an August-to-June season from the conventional February-to-December schedule, corresponding with the schedule of major European leagues.

Football: J-League kickoff event

Football: J-League kickoff event

Players from J-League football teams pose for a photo at an event in Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2026, ahead of the start of the new season on Aug. 7. The J-League switched to an August-to-June season from the conventional February-to-December schedule, corresponding with the schedule of major European leagues.

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Brazilian football legend Zico watches the second leg of the J-League first-division's one-off "100 Year Vision League" playoff in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 6, 2026. Zico played for Antlers during the 1990s.

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Kashima Antlers midfielder Haruki Hayashi (bottom) opens the scoring in the second half of the second leg of the J-League first-division's one-off "100 Year Vision League" playoff in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 6, 2026.

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Kashima Antlers midfielder Haruki Hayashi (lower R) opens the scoring in the second half of the second leg of the J-League first-division's one-off "100 Year Vision League" playoff in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 6, 2026.

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Vissel Kobe players celebrate after clinching the J-League first-division's one-off "100 Year Vision League" title with a 5-2 aggregate playoff win over Kashima Antlers in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 6, 2026.

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Vissel Kobe players celebrate after clinching the J-League first-division's one-off "100 Year Vision League" title with a 5-2 aggregate playoff win over Kashima Antlers in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 6, 2026.

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Vissel Kobe players celebrate after clinching the J-League first-division's one-off "100 Year Vision League" title with a 5-2 aggregate playoff win over Kashima Antlers in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 6, 2026.

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Vissel Kobe players celebrate after clinching the J-League first-division's one-off "100 Year Vision League" title with a 5-2 aggregate playoff win over Kashima Antlers in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 6, 2026.

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Football: "100 Year Vision League"

Vissel Kobe players celebrate after clinching the J-League first-division's one-off "100 Year Vision League" title with a 5-2 aggregate playoff win over Kashima Antlers in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 6, 2026.

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, (back, R) trains with teammates in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 10, 2026, for the first time after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the football club on loan from J2-bound Yokohama FC until the end of June.

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, (2nd from R) trains with teammates in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 10, 2026, for the first time after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the football club on loan from J2-bound Yokohama FC until the end of June.

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, (R) trains with teammates in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 10, 2026, for the first time after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the football club on loan from J2-bound Yokohama FC until the end of June.

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura poses in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura speaks in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura poses in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura poses in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura speaks in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura speaks in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura speaks in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

Football: J League

Football: J League

Brazil great and former Kashima player Zico (C) celebrates with Antlers players after the team clinched their ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Football: J League

Football: J League

Kashima Antlers head coach Toru Oniki is tossed in the air by his players after the team clinched their ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Football: J League

Football: J League

Kashima Antlers players celebrate after clinching the club's ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Football: J League

Football: J League

Kashima Antlers players celebrate after clinching the club's ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Football: J League

Football: J League

Kashima Antlers head coach Toru Oniki (C) and his players celebrate after clinching the club's ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Football: J League

Football: J League

Kashima Antlers players celebrate after clinching the club's ninth J-League first-division title with a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F Marinos in Kashima, eastern Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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KILL (:Web Photo:)

Please KILL Web Photo headlined "J-League: Antlers, Reysol contest title." This photo and caption cannot be used. ==Kyodo

Club World Cup trophy

Club World Cup trophy

Photo taken on March 2, 2025, shows the Club World Cup trophy, unveiled at Saitama Stadium, home stadium of J-League first-division team Urawa Reds, in Saitama near Tokyo. Urawa Reds will compete in the revamped football event in the United States in June and July.

Club World Cup trophy

Club World Cup trophy

Photo taken on March 2, 2025, shows the Club World Cup trophy, unveiled at Saitama Stadium, home stadium of J-League first-division team Urawa Reds, in Saitama near Tokyo. Urawa Reds will compete in the revamped football event in the United States in June and July.

Club World Cup trophy

Club World Cup trophy

Photo taken on March 2, 2025, shows the Club World Cup trophy, unveiled at Saitama Stadium, home stadium of J-League first-division team Urawa Reds, in Saitama near Tokyo. Urawa Reds will compete in the revamped football event in the United States in June and July.

30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

(from L, front) J-League first-division football club Vissel Kobe defender Tetsushi Yamakawa, manager Takayuki Yoshida, and forward Yoshinori Muto observe a moment of silence at a park in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 17, 2025, at 5:46 a.m., the exact time when the Great Hanshin Earthquake struck the western Japan city and vicinity 30 years ago. The disaster killed more than 6,400 people.

Football: Consadole Sapporo manager Petrovic

Football: Consadole Sapporo manager Petrovic

Consadole Sapporo manager Mihailo Petrovic speaks during a press conference in Sapporo on Dec. 9, 2024, as he leaves his role at the J-League first division football club.

Football: Consadole Sapporo manager Petrovic

Football: Consadole Sapporo manager Petrovic

Consadole Sapporo manager Mihailo Petrovic waves after a press conference in Sapporo on Dec. 9, 2024, as he leaves his role at the J-League first division football club.

Football: Kobe defend J-League crown

Football: Kobe defend J-League crown

Vissel Kobe players celebrate after defending the J-League first-division championship by beating Shonan Bellmare 3-0 at Noevir Stadium in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 8, 2024.

Football: Kobe defend J-League crown

Football: Kobe defend J-League crown

Vissel Kobe players celebrate after defending the J-League first-division championship by beating Shonan Bellmare 3-0 at Noevir Stadium in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 8, 2024.

Football: Kobe defend J-League crown

Football: Kobe defend J-League crown

Vissel Kobe players celebrate after defending the J-League first-division championship by beating Shonan Bellmare 3-0 at Noevir Stadium in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 8, 2024.

JCLP “Must Speak Up Now” Urgent Conference for 1.5 Degree Target

JCLP “Must Speak Up Now” Urgent Conference for 1.5 Degree Target

JCLP “We must speak up now” emergency press conference for the 1.5 degree target. Pictured from left to right: Masanori Imai, co-chairman of JCLP; Akira Nagakubo, Hayama Town Fishermen's Association; Yoshitaka Inoue, Furman representative director; Tomoko Irie, director of J League Sustainability Department; Takeo Fujiwara, professor of public health at Institute of Science Tokyo; Kenji Kono, professional skier.=December 3,2024,Tokyo

'We must speak up now' Urgent press conference for 1.5 degree goal

'We must speak up now' Urgent press conference for 1.5 degree goal

“We must speak up now” Urgent press conference for the 1.5 degree target. Pictured from left to right: Masanori Imai, co-chairman of JCLP; Akira Nagakubo, Hayama Town Fishermen's Association; Yoshitaka Inoue, Furman representative director; Tomoko Irie, director of the J League Sustainability Department; Takeo Fujiwara, professor of public health at Institute of Science Tokyo; Kenji Kono, professional skier.”=December 3,2024,Tokyo

Football greats in Japan

Football greats in Japan

Former Brazil great Kaka (R) signs an autograph following "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match between football legends from around the world and former players of Japan's top-tier J-League, on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo.

Football greats in Japan

Football greats in Japan

Former France great Robert Pires (facing camera) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match between football legends from around the world and former players of Japan's top-tier J-League, on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo.

Football greats in Japan

Football greats in Japan

Former Spain great David Silva plays in "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match between football legends from around the world and former players of Japan's top-tier J-League, on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo.

Football greats in Japan

Football greats in Japan

Former Brazil great Kaka (R) plays in "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match between football legends from around the world and former players of Japan's top-tier J-League, on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo.

Football greats in Japan

Football greats in Japan

Football legends from around the world, including former Brazil great Kaka (2nd from R, back row), pose for a photo ahead of "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match against former players of Japan's top-tier J-League, on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo.

Football greats in Japan

Football greats in Japan

Former Brazil great Kaka (facing camera) is pictured following "Diamond Cup of Legend," an exhibition match between football legends from around the world and former players of Japan's top-tier J-League, on Nov. 27, 2024, at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo.