Football
‘It changed me a lot’: how Japan’s academy system supercharged women’s team
The Women’s Asian Cup winners continue to punch above their weight thanks to innovative youth development Japan have constantly pushed the boundaries in women’s football, whether it be with regular success in Asia or the
Published 13 October 2026 at 10:22 UTC
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ir ability to beat the biggest nations in the world. Nadeshiko won the Women’s World Cup in 2011 and reached another final in 2015 , while more established countries fell by the wa