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Mitoma (R) in action for Japan
Mitoma among host of Premier League stars included in Japan squad

Tributes paid to Japan top scorer Kunishige Kamamoto who dies aged 81

Kamada hits brace as Japan put six past Indonesia in World Cup qualifier

Iran join Japan and New Zealand in qualifying for 2026 World Cup

Kamada nets as Japan become first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Endo says Japan 'aiming higher' than just qualifying for World Cup

Japan on verge of qualifying for World Cup as Son aims to forget Spurs' troubles

Endo and Mitoma key features as Japan look to book 2026 World Cup spot

Japan back-up keeper Ando picked in starting line-up after nine-year wait

Endo admits Japan manager is 'more flexible' than Liverpool's Slot

Celtic striker Furuhashi selected in Japan squad for World Cup qualifiers

Kamada says Japan can close in on World Cup place against Australia

Japan call up Blackburn striker Ohashi for World Cup qualifiers

Japan, Korea and Saudi secure World Cup wins, Australia held

Mitoma and Endo on target as Japan put seven past China

Brighton's red-hot Mitoma returns for Japan in World Cup qualifiers

Japan awarded win after North Korea call off World Cup qualifier

North Korea qualifier against Japan called off after venue change

Japan warns fans not to go to North Korea for World Cup qualifier

Spurs ace Son back on road to World Cup after turbulent Asian Cup

Reims' Ito left out of Japan squad amid sexual assault claim

Japan international Ito sues accusers over sexual assault claim

Iran eliminate Japan from Asian Cup as Jahanbakhsh nets late penalty

Goalkeeping woes continue to threaten Japan's Asian Cup hopes

Japan cruise into Asian Cup quarter-finals with win over Bahrain