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Japan: Catching up with the XLeague through its first two weeks
By Alex Malchow on 09/21/2021
After two exciting weeks of play in Japan, three familiar teams sit atop the standings. The Fujitsu Frontiers, Obic Seagulls, and Panasonic impulse all remain...
Japan’s Taku Lee and Tomoya Machino advance to CFL Combine
By AFI on 02/02/2020
Running back Taku Lee and offensive lineman Tomoya Machino have become the first Japanese players to be extended invitations to showcase their skills for Canadian...
CFL Global Combine lands in Tokyo, Japan
By AFI on 01/31/2020
As the Canadian Football League continues its global adventure, the crew led by CFL Director of Global Scouting Greg Quick and CFO and Director of Football...
Japan: 2017 Japan X Bowl – IBM Big Blue v. Fujitsu Frontiers
By Inside Sport: Japan on 12/17/2017
After a season with plenty of ups and downs for all teams involved we are finally here. The 31st Japan X Bowl. This promises to...
Inside Sport Japan’s X League Player of the Week (Round Two)
By Inside Sport: Japan on 09/24/2017
The Tokyo Gas Creators blanked Fuji Xerox Minerva AFC 30-0 in week 2 action in Japan’s X League last week and quarterback Ryo Murota was a...
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American Football Stopped Short of Olympic Endzone
By John McKeon on 06/22/2015
The International Federation of American Football’s (IFAF) attempt to have American football become a part of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games has been stopped short...
Japan Hosts Heads Up Football Clinic in Tokyo
By John McKeon on 03/06/2015
The first weekend of March saw the Japanese American Football Association (JAFA) Coaches Academy play host to the country’s first Heads Up Football clinics, delivered...
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IFAF Asia: Japan dominates Philippines on way to 2015 IFAF berth (Full Gamefilm Link!)
By John McKeon on 04/27/2014
Japan rolls 86-0 over Philippines! Photos by John Gunning The IFAF Asia Qualification rounds are complete with the Japan national team team rolling...