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Japan Forward
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Japan Forward
Soccer: Japan Men Capture 2nd Straight East Asian Title
Reporting on a bear on a golf course, Japan's soccer title in South Korea, the Volleyball Nations League and Itsuki Takemoto getting selected in the MLB Draft. The Japan men's national team jubilates after its title-clinching win in the 2025 East Asian Football Federation E-1 Football Championship on July 15 in Yongin, South Korea. (©SANKEI) Japan men's soccer standout Ryo Germain scored his tournament-leading fifth goal in the eighth minute against South Korea on Tuesday night, July 15. It was a high-stakes contribution for Germain, who plies his craft for the Sanfrecce Hiroshima, in the East Asian Football Federation E-1 Football Championship final in Yongin, South Korea. Teammate Yuki Soma created the scoring opportunity with a well-placed cross. The Samurai Blue defeated the hosts 1-0, completing the four-nation final round with a perfect 3-0 record. Japan's Ryo Germain (right) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a goal against South Korea in the first half. (KYODO) Manager Hajime Moriyasu selected all of the team's players from the instead of also filling out the roster with players who compete for European soccer squads. "My players made a great effort," Moriyasu said, according to Kyodo News. "They showed the pride of the and the depth of our national team." In Japan's first match of the E-1 Football Championship final round, Germain scored four goals in the opening half of a 6-1 rout of Hong Kong on July 8. Moriyasu's men then triumphed 2-0 over China in their second match of the tourney's final round on July 12. Japan's Keisuke Osako (Sanfrecce) was named the E-1 Football Championship's Best Goalkeeper. The next E-1 Football Championship is scheduled for 2028 in China. SPORTS SHORTS | Soccer: Japan Men Look to Maintain High-Scoring Output Japan's Yuki Ishikawa spikes the ball in an FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League match against Germany on July 16 at Chiba Port Arena. (©SANKEI) Playing its first of four home matches in Week 3 of the preliminary phase of the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League, Japan rallied past Germany on Wednesday, July 16. At Chiba Port Arena, Japan triumphed 21-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-20. National team standouts Yuki Ishikawa, Ran Takahashi and Kento Miyaura spearheaded Japan's come-from-behind victory. The threesome combined for 61 points, with 19 attack points, aka kills, apiece. Ishikawa, who had a match-best 22 points, also contributed two blocks and an ace before a lively crowd of 7,000. After picking up the win over Germany to improve to 6-3 in the preliminary round, Japan's challenging Week 3 schedule was as follows: Argentina (July 17), top-ranked Brazil (July 18) and the United States (July 20). Miyaura described his team's overall performance against Germany as positive. But he wasn't completely pleased with his performance. "We knew this was going to be a difficult match, and we had to adjust some details during the match," Miyaura told reporters. "I'm satisfied with our victory, but I know I have some things to improve for the next matches, especially my serve." The 18-team Volleyball Nations League runs from June 11 to August 3. And the top eight teams in the preliminary round, which is being staged in several countries during the three weeks of play, will advance to the quarterfinals. Starting on July 30, the northeastern Chinese city of Ningbo is the site for the final week of the competition. Japan Men Capture Silver in the Volleyball Nations League Meiji Yasuda Ladies Golf Tournament officials patrol Sendai Classic Golf Club in Tomiya, Miyagi Prefecture, where a bear was spotted, on July 16. (GETTY IMAGES/via KYODO) A bear was seen at Sendai Classic Golf Club in Tomiya, Miyagi Prefecture on Wednesday, July 16. Due to safety concerns, JLPGA Tour officials canceled the next day's first round of the Meiji Yasuda Ladies Golf Tournament. The tournament was shortened to three rounds (July 18-20), the JLPGA Tour announced on its website. And it will be contested without spectators. "We deeply apologize to the fans who have been looking forward to the event, and ask for your understanding in this matter," the JLPGA Tour said in its news release. Information on ticket refunds will be released as soon as possible, the JLPGA Tour also announced. Itsuki Takemoto (KYODO) The Athletics selected Wakayama native Itsuki Takemoto in the 19th round of the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday, July 14. A productive pitcher and designated hitter during the 2024 and '25 collegiate baseball seasons for the University of Hawaii, Takemoto was the 560th overall pick in the draft. As a sophomore, Takemoto made 15 pitching appearances (14 starts) in 2025. He had a 2-6 record with a 5.75 ERA with 22 walks and 57 strikeouts in a team-high 67⅓ innings. The Chiben Gakuen Wakayama Senior High School graduate also played 45 games as the designated hitter, including 37 starts. He hit .256 with 21 RBIs. In 2025, Takemoto earned All-Big West Conference accolades. Boosting his visibility in front of MLB scouts, the right-handed pitcher competed in the Cape Cod League in 2024. The summer league is a showcase circuit for college players who are highly regarded pro prospects. In nine appearances for the Orleans Firebirds, Takemoto had a 3-1 record with a 0.71 ERA, striking out 23 batters in 25⅓ innings. As a result of his dynamic effort on the mound, Takemoto received the Cape Cod League's 2024 BFC Whitehouse Outstanding Pitcher Award. The Athletics moved from Oakland to West Sacramento following the 2024 season. They are scheduled to be based in the suburban city near the California capital through 2027 and then move to a new ballpark in Las Vegas. For now, they are simply known as the Athletics or the A's, without Oakland or West Sacramento as part of their official name. Author: Ed Odeven Find Ed on JAPAN Forward' s dedicated website, SportsLook . Follow his [Japan Sports Notebook] on Sundays, [Odds and Evens] during the week, and X (formerly Twitter) ＠ed_odeven .
Japan Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Japan Today
Japan-China battle
China's Li Mengwen, right, fights for the ball against Japan's Yoshino Nakashima at the East Asian Football Federation E-1 Football Championship at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea, on Wednesday. The game ended in a scoreless draw. Japan finished third at the championship. South Korea, which beat Taiwan 2-0, won the title after they scored the most goals in games head-to-head involving the hosts, Japan and China, who all finished on five points. © AP
Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Incoming Celtic star Shin Yamada wipes away tears in emotional farewell to club in Japan as fans make heartfelt gesture
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHIN YAMADA has bid a highly emotional farewell to Kawasaki Frontale as he closes-in on his Celtic switch. The striker was seen wiping away tears as he waved goodbye before travelling to Scotland. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 6 Shin Yamada has addressed the Kawasaki Frontale fans Credit: Getty 6 He was visibly emotional as he waved to the fans Credit: X 6 He wiped away tears as he spoke to the supporters Credit: X SunSport were first to exclusively reveal Celtic's interest in Yamada last month. And we told you last week that Yamada's transfer to Celtic was edging ever closer - but would only happen AFTER his international commitments. The frontman was selected in the Japan squad for the E-1 Football Championship in South Korea over the past week and made his international debut in the process. Yamada, who hit 19 goals for Kawasaki Frontale last season, was picked for the four-team tournament that concluded on Tuesday night, with Japan crowned champions. Just a day later, Yamada was back with his club side. Given he'd just been on international duty, he didn't feature as Kawasaki faced Sagamihara in an Emperor's Cup clash. But he did receive a rather emotional farewell from the fans he's played in front of since 2022. One video has emerged from Japan showing the Kawasaki fans' touching tribute to the striker. They unfurled a huge banner in the stands, which featured Yamada's face on a Scottish flag. It also contained his name, 'Shin,' several times. Celtic launch new away kit with trailer featuring Scottish music icon and Hoops legends There was also a compilation video of Yamada's highlights from his time at the club played through the big screens in the stadium. Other footage shows a visibly emotional Yamada, wearing his Kawasaki kit, walking around the pitch to a great reception. Clearly holding back the tears, Yamada waves and applauds to the fans who are clapping him. While he managed to stop himself crying at that point, another video shows that he didn't quite manage to keep the tears at bay. Yamada can be seen addressing a section of the supporters with a megaphone. 6 As he begins his speech, he has to take a few moments to regain his composure as he wipes away tears from his eyes. Yamada is now set to travel to seal his move to Celtic. Brendan Rodgers has already added five players to his squad this summer. Kieran Tierney, Ross Doohan, Benji Nygren and Callum Osmand are the new recruits with Yamada set to be the next arrival. 6 The fans unfurled a banner for Yamada Credit: X 6 He was given a video send-off too Credit: X Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Korea Herald
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
S. Korea lose to Japan to fall short of East Asian football title at home
South Korea came up short of winning their sixth East Asian men's football title at home Tuesday after losing to Japan 1-0 in the finale. Ryo Germain scored the match's lone goal in the eighth minute of the teams' final contest at the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin, some 40 kilometers south of Seoul. Japan, world No. 17, won the four-nation tournament with nine points, having earlier beaten Hong Kong 6-1 and China 2-0. South Korea, who defeated China 3-0 and Hong Kong 2-0, finished as the runners-up with six points in front of 18,418 fans. This was the 10th edition of the top EAFF tournament and Japan have now won three titles, two behind South Korea. This was a must-win match for 23rd-ranked South Korea, while Japan, with a two-goal edge over South Korea in goal difference entering Tuesday, only needed a draw for their second consecutive EAFF title. South Korea now have 42 wins, 23 draws and 17 losses against Japan, and have dropped three straight matches against Japan for the first time. Japan have outscored South Korea 7-0 in those three wins. After giving a dozen players their first international caps over the two earlier matches, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo went with a more experienced group to start this match, with midfielder Seo Min-woo being the only one with fewer than five caps entering Tuesday. Japan opened the scoring in the eighth minute with Germain's goal, about a minute after Na Sang-ho hit the right post on a counterattack opportunity for South Korea. Yuki Soma sent a cross into the crowded box from the left side, and defender Lee Tae-seok failed to keep Germain in check, as the forward volleyed the ball home with his left foot. It was Germain's tournament-leading fifth goal. Japan took advantage of some sloppy plays by South Korea in the defensive zone to keep generating chances, though they lacked the finishing touch in the box. Aside from Na's near-goal, South Korea didn't threaten to score the rest of the first half. South Korea applied some pressure in the early moments of the second half but still couldn't break through. Hong made several offensive-minded substitutions midway through the second half, and one of the reserves, forward Lee Ho-jae, had the team's best opportunity in the 84th minute. After fellow substitute Oh Se-hun headed down a long pass, Lee fired an acrobatic, flying volley from close range. But goalkeeper Keisuke Osako was up to the task, making a diving save to keep Japan ahead. Lee then missed the net wide left with a header just before the final whistle blew. (Yonhap)
Korea Herald
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Korea Herald
S. Korea lose to Japan to fall short of E. Asian football title at home
South Korea came up short of winning their sixth East Asian men's football title at home Tuesday after losing to Japan 1-0 in the finale. Ryo Germain scored the match's lone goal in the eighth minute of the teams' final contest at the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Football Championship at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin, some 40 kilometers south of Seoul. Japan, world No. 17, won the four-nation tournament with nine points, having earlier beaten Hong Kong 6-1 and China 2-0. South Korea, who defeated China 3-0 and Hong Kong 2-0, finished as the runners-up with six points in front of 18,418 fans. This was the 10th edition of the top EAFF tournament and Japan have now won three titles, two behind South Korea. This was a must-win match for 23rd-ranked South Korea, while Japan, with a two-goal edge over South Korea in goal difference entering Tuesday, only needed a draw for their second consecutive EAFF title. South Korea now have 42 wins, 23 draws and 17 losses against Japan, and have dropped three straight matches against Japan for the first time. Japan have outscored South Korea 7-0 in those three wins. After giving a dozen players their first international caps over the two earlier matches, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo went with a more experienced group to start this match, with midfielder Seo Min-woo being the only one with fewer than five caps entering Tuesday. Japan opened the scoring in the eighth minute with Germain's goal, about a minute after Na Sang-ho hit the right post on a counterattack opportunity for South Korea. Yuki Soma sent a cross into the crowded box from the left side, and defender Lee Tae-seok failed to keep Germain in check, as the forward volleyed the ball home with his left foot. It was Germain's tournament-leading fifth goal. Japan took advantage of some sloppy plays by South Korea in the defensive zone to keep generating chances, though they lacked the finishing touch in the box. Aside from Na's near-goal, South Korea didn't threaten to score the rest of the first half. South Korea applied some pressure in the early moments of the second half but still couldn't break through. Hong made several offensive-minded substitutions midway through the second half, and one of the reserves, forward Lee Ho-jae, had the team's best opportunity in the 84th minute. After fellow substitute Oh Se-hun headed down a long pass, Lee fired an acrobatic, flying volley from close range. But goalkeeper Keisuke Osako was up to the task, making a diving save to keep Japan ahead. Lee then missed the net wide left with a header just before the final whistle blew. (Yonhap)
