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Politik, Anime und japanischer Fußball. Selbst bei meinem Normie Hobby bin ich Nerd...
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That separate category being a dumpster behind the worst Denny’s in town
Many fans are fearing for the future of the manga industry after an AI-generated title took the top sales spot on Japan's largest e-Book store. Some are arguing that AI slop derived from other artists' work should be segregated into a separate category.

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How an AI Manga Became a Bestseller on Japan’s Largest e-Book Store - Unseen Japan
How did a fully AI-generated manga hit number one in Japan? And what does its success portend for the future of the industry?
unseen-japan.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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Did not realize until about 15 minutes into recording that I was guesting on such a big milestone ep!

Congrats to Ben & Jonny (and of course @sam-robson.bsky.social) on the massive legacy they've built over the last 14 (!) years.
NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), we're back for 2026 with Episode 600! @aishiterutokyo.bsky.social guests on our milestone pod to revel in the highs of 2025 and look ahead to what is sure to be a fascinating Chaos Energy J.League Cup!
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Episode 600 - Away We Go Again! | The J-Talk Podcast
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January 7, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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Kein Sato | #佐藤恵允 's driving runs, pace, & overall energy was good all #JLeague season long. Found goal scoring form in the last few months & finished off with a very good 7 goals & 5 assists.

#FCTokyo #FC東京
December 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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J1's Best XI - Announced at the J1 Awards

Tomoki Hayakawa - Kashima
Naomichi Ueda - Kashima
Taiyo Koga - Kashiwa
Hayato Araki - Sanfrecce
Yoshio Koizumi - Kashiwa
Sho Inagaki - Nagoya
Satoshi Tanaka - Sanfrecce
Yuki Soma - Machida
Tatsuya Itō - Kawasaki
Léo Ceará - Kashima
Rafael Elias - Kyoto
December 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Bit of a surprise with the J1 Player of the Year away.

Tomoki Hayakawa
December 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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NEW PODCAST: First for J-Talk patrons (free feed at 7pm), Jonny and Ben review the final day of the J1 season that saw Kashima claim a 9th top flight crown, before @shaysol.bsky.social guests to celebrate runner-up Kashiwa's tremendous rise from 17th in '24 to 2nd.
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Episode 598 - Kashima are J1 Champions (Again!) | The J-Talk Podcast
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December 9, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Can't agree more...
Mao Hosoya has been around for so long (made his debut in 2019) that people forget he's only 24. Double figures for goals this season, scored a hatty today and took all his goals well. He should be in Europe in January IMO, he's ready physically. Although he may want to say in J1 until post WC.
November 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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This is a terrific episode, and you've still got time to listen before the final round of J2 kicks off at 2pm (& J3 at 3pm - why not better spaced out🙄)!
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Sad to see. Especially after so much success...
November 26, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Hot springs are undoubtedly one of Japan’s most cherished treasures. But their significance goes beyond mere relaxation; they also hold a rich historical legacy. Here’s a look at the world’s oldest onsen inn.
Keiunkan: Why You Should Visit Japan's Oldest Onsen - Unseen Japan
Hot springs are a hallmark of Japanese culture. Japan's oldest onsen is 1300 years old - and still going strong.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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From J. League Regista:

#JLeagueWorldwide is back! The column resumes its journey to explore how J. League fans worldwide became attached to the world of Japanese football.

In Episode 22, Adam told us how his passion for the J.League flourished.
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J. League Worldwide #22
J.League reached all the angles of the world, including Poland, where Adam got interested in the J.League through his Scottish life-experience.
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September 26, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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The @fourfourtwo.com video on #JLeague fan culture is out featuring yours truly doing the talking head thing!

Super stoked to have been asked to take part in this; it looks absolutely phenomenal and it's wonderful to see overseas media go beyond the usual surface-level content.
Inside Japan’s Football Obsession | J.League x FourFourTwo
YouTube video by FourFourTwo
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August 26, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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With SAFE we are producing the capabilities Europe needs most.

We will focus on pan-European projects from drones, cyber defence and air defence systems.

For example, a comprehensive European Air Shield.

It will be a strong symbol of 🇪🇺 unity in defence.
August 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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From J. League Regista:

It took a while, but #WhenWeWereJLeaguers is back! And Episode 3 of the column brings us to Argentina and JEF United Chiba 🟡🟢

In fact, we sat down with Joaquin #Larrivey to revisit his Japanese experience 🇦🇷⚽️
When We Were J.Leaguers – Joaquín Larrivey
More than 200 goals in his career, including Japan: we sat down with Joaquín Larrivey to talk about his experience with JEF United Chiba.
jleagueregista.wordpress.com
August 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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I talked with "J.League Regista" about my background, what motivates me to keep talking about the #JLeague, etc...! ⬇️
From J. League Regista:

📊 Data in football
📈 The growth of Japanese talents
⚽️ His love for FC Tokyo

We sat down with Ryo Nakagawara (@rbyryo.bsky.social) for an interview over his work and how J.League has changed over the years 🎙️
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Japanity Report
In the J.League-sphere, Ryo Nakagawara made a name for himself, between data analysis and Shogun Soccer.
jleagueregista.wordpress.com
August 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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🆕 Shogun Soccer Scouting 🇯🇵⚽️🔍!

#14: RIKU HANDA | #半田陸

- Intelligent positioning in all 3rds of the pitch 🧠
- Some concerns in 1v1s & lack of direct final 3rd contributions 🤔

LINK 🔗: www.shogunsoccer.com/p/shogun-soc...

#JLeague #ガンバ大阪
Shogun Soccer Scouting #14: Riku Handa
Game Intelligence Off-and-On the Ball, in Defense & Attack
www.shogunsoccer.com
July 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Gladbach have as expected signed Kiel‘s Shuto Machino to bolster their attack.
This step was needed with Tim Kleindienst injured long term, Alassane Plea transferred & Tomas Cvancara soon to leave.
Harris Tabakovic, on loan from Hoffenheim was already on board & now Machino.
July 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Speaking of the last thing Ryo writes here, stay tuned for an upcoming piece for some insider insight 👀
I will be blunt. This is an extremely juicy, no risk deal for Mainz & an extraordinarily bad one for Kyoto Sanga. ONE year loan with only an OPTION to buy. In the middle of an unprecedented #JLeague title race. Your captain. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

🇯🇵 clubs need to do better in negotiations
July 12, 2025 at 4:39 AM
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Daiki Hashioka to Slavia Praha 🇨🇿 confirmed!

Hopefully he gets his career back on track...?

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I choose you! Daiki Hashioka joins Slavia
The 26-year-old defender transfers from English side Luton and has signed a contract in Eden until June 30, 2029. Welcome to the red and white, Hashi. It already suits you!
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June 27, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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From J. League Regista:

🆕 Relevation at Mito #HollyHock
⬇️ Lost in Saitama and Sendai
🔄 Now key-player for Shimizu #SPulse

Kai #Matsuzaki is having a solid season, part of his rollercoaster career in the J.League.
Brain over heart
After a slip and the possible Urawa Reds’ void, Kai Matsuzaki took back his career with Shimizu S-Pulse – one play at the time.
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June 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Sota Kitano | #北野颯太 to Red Bull Salzburg confirmed ✅ (www.redbullsalzburg.at/en/recent/ne...)!

- 🌟 brilliant technique & tenacity
- Support teammates & ⚽️ progression with combination play

I wrote about him in detail last month, here 🔗: www.shogunsoccer.com/p/shogun-soc...
Shogun Soccer Scouting #10: Sota Kitano
Clever & Technical, Bursting Forward from Between-the-Lines
www.shogunsoccer.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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We're kicking off a 2-part series on Japanese soccer! 🎌⚽

We sit down with journalist Dan Orlowitz (@aishiterutokyo.bsky.social) to explore the J.League, top clubs, and star players making waves in Japan.

🔗 linktr.ee/kojpodcast
🎧 krewe-of-japan.simplecast.com/episodes/mee...
📺 youtu.be/QnPNl1uqBe8
June 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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I’m at a media festival in Rio, & just swapped numbers with a colleague. @solonneto.bsky.social spotted my lock screen and said “you must be heartbroken…” I actually am.

I don’t often talk about football on here, but for once, I think it’s relevant.

A mini-thread on #THFC, FWIW.
June 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Excellent read that goes into actual statistics
Some devoted anime fans tend to think that *everyone* in Japan watches anime. What's the reality? Here are the numbers we could find, along with what people are (and aren't) watching.

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Is Anime REALLY Popular in Japan? Survey says... - Unseen Japan
Its popularity outside of Japan shows no signs of slowing. But is anime popular IN Japan? Here's what the statistics say.
unseen-japan.com
June 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
It was a pleasure!
Whew, after all that, my voice is gone and we found some good ramen near the station. Thank you for joining me today @kohsuke.bsky.social and all you wonderful people
May 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM