Nakamura: I'd love to imitate Barcelona

The Kawasaki Frontale midfielder blogs exclusively about imitating Barcelona's irresistable style in Japan and the Spanish giants downfall in the Champions League

Nervy Miyaichi thrilled to make Japan debut

The Arsenal teenager was a 61st-minute substitute in the win over Azerbaijan, with coach Alberto Zaccheroni stating he felt the youngster performed well enough

Kagawa scores in easy Japan victory

Alberto Zaccheroni's side proved far too good for Azerbaijan with the two Shinjis scoring the decisive goals, while Ryo Miyaichi made his international debut

Coyle wants Miyaichi back at Bolton

The Trotters manager believes that his young charge may have a more fulfilling year in the Championship than he would as a bench-warmer under Arsene Wenger

Miyaichi and Honda named in Japan squad

The Samurai Blue have named a squad of Europe-based stars and local talent for the friendly with the European minnows, which will be used to prepare for World Cup qualifiers

Nurnberg signs Hiroshi Kiyotake

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is the first of several young Japanese players expected to move to Europe this summer after he agreed to join the Bavarian outfit

Kagawa confirms meeting with Man United

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder has revealed his desire to move to the Premier League and has affirmed he was in Manchester on Tuesday to hold discussions with Sir Alex Ferguson