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Okada becomes Spanish league commentator for WOWOW

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Okada, Japan soccer coach at the World Cup, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 17, 2010. Okada said he has landed a new job as Spanish league commentator for Japanese satellite channel WOWOW.

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Departing manager Okada

HANGZHOU, China - Japan's two-time soccer World Cup coach Takeshi Okada holds a press conference at a hotel in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Nov. 20, 2013, before stepping down as manager of Chinese Super League team Hangzhou Greentown at the end of the season.

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Japan's Okada coaches China team

HANGZHOU, China - Former Japan national soccer coach Takeshi Okada (L) holds his jersey during a press conference in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Dec. 25, 2011, as he became the new manager of China's Hangzhou Greentown.

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Okada becomes China soccer team's coach

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japan coach Takeshi Okada speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2011, after signing with China's Super League side Hangzhou Greentown as their new manager.

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Ex-Japan national soccer team coach Okada

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows Takeshi Okada, former coach of the Japanese men's national soccer team. Okada is set to accept a position as manager of Chinese Super League side Hangzhou Greentown, the Chinese newspaper Zuqiu (soccer) reported Dec. 12, 2011, in its online edition.

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Japan lose to N. Korea 0-1

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Japan national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R) leaves the pitch after Japan lost 0-1 to North Korea in a World Cup qualifier match at Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Stadium on Nov. 15, 2011. It was Japan's first defeat under Zaccheroni, who took over after the 2010 World Cup from Takeshi Okada.

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Present and former Japan soccer team coaches

SENDAI, Japan - Japan national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R) and former coach Takeshi Okada shake hands at a hotel in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on Aug. 16, 2011, after talking about what is necessary for today's Japanese children to do so that the Japan team will become the world champion in the future, in a corporate publicity event.

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Panel on promotion of renewable energy

TOKYO, Japan - (From R to L) Softbank Corp. President Masayoshi Son, music producer Takeshi Kobayashi, former Japan national soccer team coach Takeshi Okada and journalist on environmental issues Junko Edahiro attend the first meeting of a newly launched panel on the promotion of renewable energy at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 12, 2011.

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Okada in Okinawa

GINOWAN, Japan - Ruling Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Katsuya Okada (L) speaks during a meeting with Takeshi Asato (R), mayor of Ginowan in Okinawa Prefecture, in the city on Jan. 10, 2011.

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Soccer coach to advise gov't

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japan soccer national team coach Takeshi Okada (L) receives a document assigning him as an adviser to the Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry on sports policy from education minister Tatsuo Kawabata in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2010.

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Okada given award by Osaka City

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's national soccer team coach Takeshi Okada (C), surrounded by children, holds an award certificate while posing for photos during an awards ceremony in Osaka on July 8, 2010. Okada, who was given a special award from his home town for leading Japan to the best 16 in the World Cup soccer finals in South Africa, told children that dreams come true if you ''never give up.''

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Okada given award by Osaka City

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's national soccer team coach Takeshi Okada receives flowers from children at an awards ceremony in Osaka on July 8, 2010. Okada, who was given a special award from his home town for leading Japan to the best 16 in the World Cup soccer finals in South Africa, told children that dreams come true if you ''never give up.''

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Nagatomo eyeing move overseas

TOKYO, Japan - Japan side back Yuto Nagatomo (R) and actress Maki Horikita take part in a confectionery maker event in Tokyo on July 6, 2010. Nagatomo, who played a key role in helping Takeshi Okada's Blue Samurai reach the round of 16 at the ongoing soccer World Cup, said he is considering making a move to an overseas club.

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Kan thanks World Cup team, says he hopes for election victory

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C) receives Japan's national soccer team jersey autographed by all members of Japan's World Cup squad from Japan coach Takeshi Okada (L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 6, 2010. Okada, along with the team's captain Makoto Hasebe (R), paid a courtesy call on the prime minister.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada speaks at a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after returning home with his players from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada and his players attend a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after returning home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada and his players attend a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after returning home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada smiles during a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after returning home with his players from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada speaks at a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after returning home with his players from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada waves to soccer fans at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, as he and his squad return from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada (C) and his players are greeted by soccer fans at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, as they return home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan crashed out of the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Blue Samurai head home

PRETORIA, South Africa - Members of Japan's national soccer squad and coach Takeshi Okada (R) greet fans after arriving at an international airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, to return home on June 30, 2010, a day after the team lost to Paraguay in a World Cup second-round match.

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Blue Samurai head home

PRETORIA, South Africa - Members of Japan's national soccer squad and coach Takeshi Okada (3rd from R) greet fans after arriving at an international airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, to return home on June 30, 2010, a day after the team lost to Paraguay in a World Cup second-round match.

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Blue Samurai head home

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada leaves the team's training camp in Pretoria, South Africa, to return home on June 30, 2010, a day after Japan were defeated by Paraguay in a World Cup second-round match.

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Blue Samurai head home

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan soccer coach Takeshi Okada waves from a bus as he leaves Pretoria, South Africa, to return home on June 30, 2010, a day after Japan were defeated by Paraguay in a World Cup second-round match.

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Japan lose to Paraguay

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada (R) leaves the ground, walking past striker Shinji Okazaki (9), after Japan's loss against Paraguay in a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Japan lost 5-3 on penalties.

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Paraguay beat Japan to go to World Cup q'finals

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada gives instructions to defender Yuto Nagatomo (5) in the first half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Paraguay won 5-3 on penalties.

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Japan vs Paraguay in World Cup 2nd round

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada gives instructions during the first half of a World Cup second-round match against Paraguay at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010.

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Paraguay beat Japan to go to World Cup q'finals

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada objects to a referee's decision in the first half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Paraguay won 5-3 on penalties.

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Japan lose to Paraguay

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada consoles defender Yuji Nakazawa (22) after Japan lost to Paraguay in a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Japan lost 5-3 on penalties.

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Paraguay beat Japan to reach q'finals

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada (R) speaks with Keisuke Honda (18) before the start of extra time in Japan's World Cup second-round match against Paraguay at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Japan failed in their bid to advance to the quarterfinals of the soccer tournament for the first time.

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Paraguay beat Japan to go to World Cup q'finals

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada peps up striker Shinji Okazaki before he enters the pitch in the second half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Paraguay won 5-3 on penalties.

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Japan vs Paraguay in World Cup 2nd round

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada shouts instructions during the first half of a World Cup second-round match against Paraguay at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010.

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Okada prepares Japan for match against Paraguay

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada gives instructions during an official practice in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 28, 2010, a day before a World Cup second-round match against Paraguay.

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Japan coach Okada speaks about Paraguay match

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada speaks to reporters ahead of a World Cup second-round match against Paraguay in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 28, 2010.

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Japan coach Okada speaks about Paraguay match

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada arrives at a press conference in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 28, 2010, to speak about a World Cup second-round match against Paraguay.

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Japan coach Okada speaks about Paraguay match

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada arrives at a press conference in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 28, 2010, to speak about a World Cup second-round match against Paraguay.

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Japan coach Okada speaks about Paraguay match

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada speaks to reporters ahead of a World Cup second-round match against Paraguay in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 28, 2010.

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Japan coach Okada speaks about Paraguay match

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada speaks to reporters ahead of a World Cup second-round match against Paraguay in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 28, 2010.

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Japan brace for Paraguay match in round of 16

GEORGE, South Africa - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura bounces the ball during a practice session in George, South Africa, on June 26, 2010, to prepare for a World Cup round of 16 match against Paraguay. Looking on behind him is coach Takeshi Okada.

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Japan brace for Paraguay match in round of 16

GEORGE, South Africa - Japan's World Cup coach Takeshi Okada talks to his players before a practice session in George, South Africa, on June 26, 2010. Japan will go against Paraguay in the round of 16 of the tournament.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - This combination photo shows Japan coach Takeshi Okada (L) and Denmark coach Morten Olsen shouting instructions to their players during a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada reacts after his players beat Denmark 3-1 in a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan advanced to the knockout round of the event.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada reacts after his players beat Denmark 3-1 in a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan advanced to the knockout round of the event.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada and his players celebrate after beating Denmark in a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan advanced to the knockout round of the event.

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Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 in World Cup Group E match

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada (R) shakes hands with midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura as Nakamura replaces Daisuke Matsui during the second half of a World Cup Group E match against the Netherlands at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 19, 2010. The Netherlands won 1-0.

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Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada (C) reacts after losing in a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010. The Netherlands won 1-0.

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Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 in World Cup Group E match

DURBAN, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder (C) runs before Japan coach Takeshi Okada (R) after scoring the opening goal in the 53rd minute of a World Cup Group E match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 19, 2010. The Netherlands won 1-0.

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Japan vs Netherlands in World Cup Group E match

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada gives instructions to his players during a World Cup Group E match against the Netherlands at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 19, 2010.

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Japan vs Netherlands at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (C) talks with Japan coach Takeshi Okada (R) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010.