Welcome to the Asia Football Gateway’s official hub for the Japan National Team. Known as the Samurai Blue, the team has established itself as Asia’s most consistent footballing power, a reputation forged by a golden generation of talent honed in Europe’s top leagues. Coming off a successful 2022 World Cup, the team under coach Hajime Moriyasu is building towards 2026 with a distinct, high-intensity style of play. This page is your definitive resource for the latest official squad information, upcoming fixtures, recent results, and our in-depth analysis.
Official Squad: September 2025 American Tour
Head coach Hajime Moriyasu has officially named a 25-man squad for the September 2025 international window, which features two high-profile friendlies against Mexico and the United States.
Goalkeepers
| Player Name | Club |
| Tomoki Hayakawa (Toh-moh-kee Hah-yah-kah-wah) | Kashima Antlers |
| Keisuke Osako (Kay-skay Oh-sah-koh) | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
| Zion Suzuki (Zee-on Soo-zoo-kee) | Parma Calcio 1913 |
Defenders
| Player Name | Club |
| Yuto Nagatomo (Yoo-toh Na-ga-toh-moh) | FC Tokyo |
| Hayato Araki (Hah-yah-toh Ah-rah-kee) | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
| Ko Itakura (Koh Ee-tah-koo-rah) | AFC Ajax |
| Tsuyoshi Watanabe (Su-yoh-shee Wah-tah-nah-bay) | Feyenoord |
| Tomoya Ando (Toh-moy-ah An-doh) | Avispa Fukuoka |
| Ayumu Seko (Ah-yoo-moo Seh-koh) | Le Havre AC |
| Hiroki Sekine (Hee-roh-kee Seh-kee-neh) | Stade de Reims |
Midfielders & Forwards
| Player Name | Club |
| Wataru Endo (Wah-tah-roo En-doh) | Liverpool FC |
| Junya Ito (Joon-yah Ee-toh) | KRC Genk |
| Takumi Minamino (Tah-koo-mee Mee-nah-mee-noh) | AS Monaco |
| Kaoru Mitoma (Kah-oh-roo Mee-toh-mah) | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Koki Ogawa (Koh-kee Oh-gah-wah) | NEC Nijmegen |
| Daizen Maeda (Dai-zen Mah-eh-da) | Celtic FC |
| Ritsu Doan (Reet-soo Doh-an) | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| Ayase Ueda (Ah-yah-say Oo-eh-da) | Feyenoord |
| Shuto Machino (Shoo-toh Mah-chee-noh) | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| Kaishu Sano (Kai-shoo Sah-noh) | Mainz 05 |
| Takefusa Kubo (Tah-keh-foo-sah Koo-boh) | Real Sociedad |
| Mao Hosoya (Mah-oh Hoh-soh-yah) | Kashiwa Reysol |
| Henry Heroki Mochizuki (Henry He-roh-kee Mo-chee-zoo-kee) | FC Machida Zelvia |
| Yuito Suzuki (Yoo-ee-toh Soo-zoo-kee) | SC Freiburg |
| Joel Chima Fujita (Joel Chee-mah Foo-jee-tah) | FC St. Pauli |
Fixtures & Results: September 2025 American Tour
| Date | Competition | Match | Time (Local) | Venue |
| Sat, Sep 6, 2025 | International Friendly | Japan vs Mexico | TBD | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland |
| Tue, Sep 9, 2025 | International Friendly | USA vs Japan | TBD | Lower.com Field, Columbus |
Latest News & Analysis
- ANALYSIS: Moriyasu Names 25-Man Samurai Blue Squad for Crucial American Tour
- PREVIEW: Japan vs Mexico – A Tactical Showdown in Oakland
- PLAYER FOCUS: Can Itakura and Watanabe Forge a New Defensive Partnership?
- ECHOES OF THE PITCH: The Story of Japan’s “Miracle of Doha”
How to Watch the Samurai Blue
Live coverage of the Japan National Team’s official matches varies by region.
- In Japan: Matches are typically broadcast on DAZN.
- Internationally: For many regions without a dedicated local broadcaster, the JFA often streams matches live on their J.LEAGUE International YouTube channel.
For a complete breakdown of broadcasters in your specific country, please check our dedicated How to Watch the J1 League page.