Hiroshima's long-time No.1, the squad's J.League anchor in goal.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's goalkeeper brings years of J.League consistency to the group.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's goalkeeper brings years of J.League consistency to the group.

From an overlooked boy in Yokohama to the captain whose presence still binds Japan together.
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A map-led journey through Japan's World Cup history, from Doha to the 2026 horizon.
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From Kawasaki to La Masia, Japan, La Real, and the road toward North America.
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