Kazunari Ichimi joins Tokyo Verdy
Tokyo Verdy announced on September 10 the permanent signing of forward Kazunari Ichimi from Fagiano Okayama. According to the report, the 28‑year‑old has recorded 130 J1 appearances with 12 goals, 72 appearances and 25 goals in J2, and 75 appearances with 19 goals in J3. Ichimi said he will give his all to help the team as soon as possible.
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Okayama signs Ryoga Sato on loan from Jubilo Iwata
Fagiano Okayama announced on September 10 that forward Ryoga Sato has joined the club on a temporary (loan) move from Jubilo Iwata. The loan agreement stipulates that Sato will be ineligible to play against his parent club during the loan period. Sato expressed eagerness for the new challenge and said he will run for the team’s victory. The club will integrate him into match plans going forward.
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Navel Jiu Furusawa steps away from Kashiwa for transfer preparations
Kashiwa Reysol announced on September 10 that forward Navel Jiu Furusawa will leave the team temporarily to prepare for a transfer to another club. The club said a formal announcement will follow once negotiations and arrangements are finalized; no destination has been confirmed yet. Kashiwa will proceed with necessary procedures to facilitate the move.
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Inokoshi returns to Shimizu from Tochigi loan
Shimizu S-Pulse announced on September 10 that goalkeeper Yui Inokoshi has returned to the club after mutually terminating his loan spell at Tochigi SC effective September 8. Inokoshi said he wants to turn past frustrations into performance on the pitch. The club expects the goalkeeper’s return to increase competition within the defensive unit.
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Meiji Yasuda J.League announces August monthly awards
On September 10, the J.League announced the winners of its August monthly awards, including the Meiji Yasuda J.League KONAMI Monthly MVP, Best Goal, Manager of the Month, Young Player and Best Save. In J1, the Monthly MVP was awarded to Kashima’s Leo Seara and the Young Player prize went to Yokohama F. Marinos’ Shin Miidera. Full lists are on the league’s official release.
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Records approaching in J1 — league highlights
On September 10 the J.League published a list of records approaching around the Meiji Yasuda J1 League’s Round 7. Highlights include FC Tokyo’s Kim Seung‑gyu being one match shy of 200 J1 appearances, Sho Inagaki of Nagoya one goal short of 50 J1 goals, and Avispa Fukuoka three goals away from 500 club goals. The league’s release lists additional milestones.
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