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Eight of Japans 23 outfield players ply their trade in the Bundesliga, yet the Samurai Blue are in position to knock Germany out of the World Cup.

Having shocked four—time world champions germany, japan lacked spark for large parts of todays match against a costa rica side who themselves had been hammered 7—0 by spain. the only goal of the game came in the 81st minute with a deflected strike. and it was costa ricas first shot on target at this world cup. lets speak to dan orlowitz, sports writer for the japan times. what do you thinkjapanese fans are going to make of this? a topsy—turvy tournament for them. it going to make of this? ...

Fans believe the Samurai Blue are part of wave of teams changing the face of football after defeat of Germany

Three decades in, the J-League is evolving and looking to the future, but Japans best are leaving to further their careers in Europe.

Japan may exceed expectations despite being placed in the ‘group of death’ with Germany, Spain and Costa Rica.

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Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has been handed the opportunity to impress for Japan ahead of the Qatar World Cup taking place later this year.

Negotiations are underway behind the scenes on a Celtic tour to Japan in 2023, Japanese outlet Sponichi has reported this week.

Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has claimed that he has a "special ability" as he states that he used to be a centre-forward

Ange Postecoglous arrival at Celtic hasnt just captured the imagination of supporters, but observers from around the world.