Japan

February 27, (THEWILL) – Japan won its first SheBelieves Cup title on Wednesday after defeating the United States women's national team 2-1 in the tournament's final match in San Diego. The victory marks only the second time Japan has...

October 09, (THEWILL) – On Wednesday, Nigeria assured the Japanese government of enhanced cooperation, as well as resolving all the grey areas involving bilateral relations between the two countries. Vice President Kashim Shettima gave the assurance when a delegation of...

September 13, (THEWILL) – Nigeria's Falconets have been eliminated from the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia after losing 2-1 to Japan. The match began with both teams vying for control in the opening minutes. Japan took...

July 31, (THEWILL) - Japan earned a 3-1 victory over Nigeria in their final group match at the 2024 Paris Olympics women's football tournament. The loss eliminated Nigeria from the competition, leaving them without a point after three...

March 30, (THEWILL) - Japan's national football team has received a 3-0 victory by default after their World Cup qualifying match against North Korea, scheduled for earlier this month in Pyongyang, was called off. The Japan Football Association...

February 20, (THEWILL) - Japanese international footballer, Junya Ito, has filed a lawsuit seeking £1.05 million in compensation from two women accusing him of sexual assault, his lawyer announced this week. The Reims winger denies any wrongdoing regarding...

February 03, (THEWILL) - Iran pulled off a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over four-time Asian Cup champions Japan on Saturday to advance to the tournament's semi-finals. The match saw plenty of tense moments, including a penalty kick by Iran's...

January 31, (THEWILL) - The Japanese national football team continued their strong 2024 Asian Cup campaign on Wednesday, defeating Bahrain 3-1 to progress to the tournament quarter-finals. At Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, goals from Ritsu Doan, Takefusa...

August 11, (THEWILL) - The Swedish women's national team defeated Japan 2-1 on Friday, to advance to the semi-finals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Sweden took control early and held on late to knock out the...

August 05, (THEWILL) - Japan's Women's World Cup journey took a decisive turn on Saturday, as Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal to seal a 3-1 victory over Norway in the last-16 clash. The 23-year-old's remarkable performance not...