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Former Japan international Daisuke Matsui is drawing attention in Japan after taking part in a discussion about the Samurai Blue's four-man back line. He described the defensive setup as having many positive aspects, while also joking that there were parts he would not want to play himself, prompting reactions from football fans.
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A new Mito Komon special, subtitled 'Okazaki – Owari', is airing on BS-TBS, drawing attention in Japan. The long-running period drama about the travels of retired shogun Mito Mitsukuni remains a beloved classic, and fans are discussing the return of the series in special format and its new setting along the historic Tokaido route.
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Yomiuri Giants outfielder Kazuyuki Takemaru is set for his first call-up to Samurai Japan, with teammates Shunya Morita and Shunsuke Sasaki also in line for selection, according to Sports Hochi. The three are candidates for the Asia Championship under new manager Kazushi Iguchi next month, with SoftBank's Tomoya Masaki mentioned for an additional spot.
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Attention is on the Japan national football team's latest FIFA world ranking ahead of their friendly against New Zealand. Coverage in Japan highlights where the Samurai Blue sit globally before the October 5 matchup, with fans checking how the ranking compares to New Zealand's and what it suggests about the contest between the two sides.
- 5History enthusiasts mark death anniversary of samurai Minamoto no Mitsunaka●Minamoto no Mitsunaka, who died OTD in 997, was a samurai and Imperial Court official of # Japan 's Heian period, when t
Minamoto no Mitsunaka, a samurai and Imperial Court official of Japan's Heian period, died on this day in 997. Posts noting the anniversary link his era to the old imperial capital region near present-day Nara, tying the date to travel and history discussion about medieval Japan.