When I lived in Japan, I was lucky enough to be present for the 2006 World Cup. Having met Japan’s goalie, Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi, in 2005, I was a huge fan of the team and enjoyed many Jubilo Iwata soccer games during the regular season. During the 2006 World Cup, met up with my J-friends and [...]
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A quick note today to wrap up the World Cup coverage on Japan. I watched the game last night and bit my nails watching Japan suffer a heartbreaking loss to Paraguay, loosing by penalty kicks. It was Komano’s kick that missed the goal, and I just hope this talented player is not holding the responsibility [...]
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I love the World Cup. It might be evident that I have a fondness for Japan’s national team after posting news about their wins against Denmark and Cameroon and advancing to the top 16. Having lived in Japan for five years, and on the heels of my recent vacation, I am a little partial to [...]
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You all know I’m a huge soccer fan and particularly enjoyed watching the World Cup in Japan in 2006. I’ve been just as enthusiastic to catch all the action here in Hanoi, as well as cheer for my Samurai Blue. The games in 2006 were often broadcast late at night or 4am. Since I was [...]
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For Japan’s World Cup Opener, I was at home, alone, wearing my blue jersey. Apparently, none of my friends in Hanoi were interested to watch Japan compete (???). That’s a shame because the game was really exciting. And at the end of 90 minutes, Japan WON!!!! In a World Cup which has started off with [...]
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