Tag Archives: Kanto Soccer League

The Tokyo Derby You’ve Never Heard Of!

Posted on May 22, 2024 by tokyofox

Ask any fans of Japanese football what the Tokyo Derby is and the majority of people would probably say it’s FC Tokyo versus Tokyo Verdy although supporters of current J1 table toppers Machida Zelvia may suggest otherwise! Hipsters may suggest … Continue reading →

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TF Top 10……Football Match Day Experiences In 2023 (Part 2)

Posted on February 21, 2024 by tokyofox

  Having only watched a single game in 2020 and 2021 respectively I really was not expecting to do too many more matches in 2022, especially with the strict Covid_19 measures still in place for much of the season. However, … Continue reading →

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Watching The Non-League Football Team Inspired By A Japanese Cartoon Hero!

Posted on April 6, 2023 by tokyofox

The iconic Captain Tsubasa has appeared in various comic book magazines, cartoons and video games since its creation in 1981. It became one of the most memorable manga and anime worldwide, and really helped popularise football in Japan. Some of … Continue reading →

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Fun & Excitement Are Never Too Far Away When Watching This Non-League Japanese Team!

Posted on November 8, 2019 by tokyofox

  The Japanese all seem to love Disney and pretty much every passenger who disembarks at the Maihama Station is heading to “the happiest place on earth.” Not me though!

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3rd and 5th Tier Japanese Football

Posted on December 17, 2017 by tokyofox

There are four league teams in Shizuoka prefecture; Azul Claro Numazu, Fujieda MYFC, Shimizu S-Pulse and Jubilo Iwata, and I’ve now been to all but the latter following a recent day trip to watch the first club mentioned on that … Continue reading →

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