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Mito HollyHock v Thespakusatsu Gunma
Renofa Yamaguchi v Kamatamare Sanuki
Zweigen Kanazawa v Yokohama FC
Ehime FC v Giravanz Kitakyushu
Kyoto Sanga v Montedio Yamagata
Some of you may have heard about the film project “Football, Take Me Home”, which was based on the people living in the area of the Earthquake/Tsunami tragedy of 11th Match, 2011.
Vegalta Sendai fans are a big part of the film, of course, and even I was interviewed among many others but, apparently I didn’t make the final cut! (I will be waiting for the “Director’s Extended Cut” with bated breath!).
I have heard from the director(s) that the film has finally been completed and has a tentative release date set for May.
There is a private showing in Sendai on March 5th for the local people there and you can keep up to date, or catch up on what this is all about by visiting the web site:
Watching the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MArdQjmyRGI
Following on the Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/FootballTakeMeHome
And following the news here and at www.jsoccer.com
Thank you for your interest in the Japanese game, and in JSoccer! Hope you have a great 2016!
Gainare Tottori v Renofa Yamaguchi
AC Nagano Parceiro v Machida Zelvia
FC Ryukyu v Kataller Toyama
Blaublitz Akita v SC Sagamihara
Fujieda MYFC v Y.S.C.C.
Grulla Morioka v Fukushima United
… and finally a look at Champions Renofa Yamaguchi, promoted to J2 for 2016.
1 GK Nobuyuki Kojima 17 January 1966 (aged 32) 5 Japan Bellmare Hiratsuka
Currently seen on Japanese TV commentating – from the studio, usually – on national team matches.
2 DF Akira Narahashi 26 November 1971 (aged 26) 29 Japan Kashima Antlers
3 DF Naoki Soma 19 July 1971 (aged 26) 50 Japan Kashima Antlers
Currently manager of Machida Zelvia.
4 DF Masami Ihara (Captain) 18 September 1967 (aged 30) 116 Japan Yokohama Marinos
Currently manager of Avispa Fukuoka.
5 DF Norio Omura 6 September 1969 (aged 28) 31 Japan Yokohama Marinos
6 MF Motohiro Yamaguchi 29 January 1969 (aged 29) 56 Japan Yokohama Marinos
Currently seen on Japanese TV commentating – from the studio, usually – on national team and J.League matches. Former manager of Yokohama FC.
7 MF Teruyoshi Ito 31 August 1974 (aged 23) 2 Japan Shimizu S-Pulse
8 MF Hidetoshi Nakata 22 January 1977 (aged 21) 21 Japan Bellmare Hiratsuka
Retired from the game at the top, after excelling in the game in Italy and England. Pops up now and again with various charity matches, or on TV in an interview from an exotic location.
9 FW Masashi Nakayama 23 September 1967 (aged 30) 27 Japan Jubilo Iwata
Currently seen on Japanese TV commentating – from the studio, usually – on national team and J.League matches.
10 MF Hiroshi Nanami 28 November 1972 (aged 25) 44 Japan Jubilo Iwata
Currently manager of Jubilo Iwata.
11 MF Shinji Ono 27 September 1979 (aged 18) 2 Japan Urawa Red Diamonds
Still playing in J2 at Consadole Sapporo.
12 FW Wagner Lopes 29 January 1969 (aged 29) 10 Japan Bellmare Hiratsuka
Managing/coaching in Brazil. Popped up with an ill-fated stint as Gamba Osaka manager, when working visa issues prevented him from actually doing the job he’d been signed on for.
13 MF Toshihiro Hattori 23 September 1973 (aged 24) 6 Japan Jubilo Iwata
14 FW Masayuki Okano 25 July 1972 (aged 25) 25 Japan Urawa Red Diamonds
General Manager at Gainare Tottori.
15 MF Hiroaki Morishima 30 April 1972 (aged 26) 36 Japan Cerezo Osaka
Mr. Cerezo Osaka – an “ambassador” role at the club.
16 DF Toshihide Saito 20 April 1973 (aged 25) 14 Japan Shimizu S-Pulse
Managed (and played for) Fujieda MYFC.
17 DF Yutaka Akita 6 August 1970 (aged 27) 27 Japan Kashima Antlers
Managed Kyoto Sanga, currently seen on Japanese TV commentating – from the studio, usually – on J.League matches.
18 FW Shoji Jo 17 June 1975 (aged 22) 24 Japan Yokohama Marinos
Currently seen on Japanese TV commentating – from the studio and live – on national team matches.
19 DF Eisuke Nakanishi 23 June 1973 (aged 24) 7 Japan JEF United Ichihara
20 GK Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi 15 August 1975 (aged 22) 27 Japan Yokohama Marinos
Still playing in J2 at FC Gifu.
21 GK Seigo Narazaki 15 April 1976 (aged 22) 2 Japan Yokohama Marinos
Still playing in J1 at Nagoya Grampus
22 MF Takashi Hirano 15 July 1974 (aged 23) 10 Japan Nagoya Grampus Eight
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NGSN have announced that they the right to screen four J.League matches live per weekend until 2017. Whether the service extends to more matches, or lower divisions remains to be seen.
I am in discussion to try to get JSoccer.com / Magazine readers/followers a special deal (wait for a code, perhaps – give me a few days) to get at least the month that they are already offering free, but with more options with a code they’ll give me. Maybe two months free, or a discounted rate? Working on this/
I also hope to get more details, such as if there are English copmmentaries available, whether replay / on demand, pause, etc. is an option (since some of these games are at bad times for many).
While this service is only available in USA (soon to extend to Canada?) right now, there are many readers in USA who thids will benefit, and, of course there are also ways around the geo-blocking 
While, in comparison, it is not very good value compared to the J.League SkyPerfecTV On-Demand service that has ALL J1, J2, J3 games live and recorded (on demand) plus highlights shows and much more (I sound like an ad!), which runs at 3000 yen per month – about $27 right now – it is a possibility for those who do not have access to that service. (Most of the world, then!).
So, hold on while I get a better offer from NGSN, perhaps and, meanwhile, I am also putting together a guide on how to, perhaps, get Skapa On Demand outside Japan.
(What you seem to need, after assisting others with this service is some Japanese language ability to navigate the sign-ups (or some help in which buttons to press from someone else), a Japanese address to fill in and a Japanese-based credit card. Then a VPN to “pretend” you are in Japan. Not impossible but difficult. I am looking in to making it easier for those overseas to sign up… meanwhile am in those talks with the ambitious, and very welcome NGSN for more details.
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Good luck Montedio Yamagata!