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English language coverage of American football in Japan.

日本のアメリカンフットボールを英語で報道。

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グリッドアイアンへようこそ

English language coverage of American football in Japan.

日本のアメリカンフットボールを英語で報道。

Latest X-League Scores From Livesport

Latest X-League Scores From Flashscore

Live From the Far East, It's Gridiron Japan TV!

John and Greg are joined by star wide receiver Devin Phelps of the ⁠OrientalBio Silver Star⁠ to talk about his life and career in football. They also talk about their favorite Chicago Bears' quarterback (who makes an unscheduled appearance during the livestream), how many touchdowns Devin will score on the BJ Beatty coached Fujitsu Frontier's defense, and much much more.

Gridiron Japan returns, broadcasting live to the internet airwaves, on YouTube, Facebook and X! John and Greg kickoff season 4 of the podcast, and season 1 of the livestreaming videocast to talk about all that has happened since Team Japan's upset over the Ivy League in January.

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Join our dynamic duo of hosts, John Gunning of Inside Sport Japan. and Greg St. James of the Sports History Network, as they cover the highs, lows, and everything in between in Japanese gridiron football. So, please tune in!

The Gridiron Japan Podcast

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American football in Japan has a rich history dating back to the early 1930s when it was introduced by American expatriates and missionaries. It gradually gained popularity, and the first organized game was played in 1934 between Waseda University and Keio University.

The History & Odyssey of Gridiron Football in Japan

Gridiron Japan, From the Football Odyssey Podcast

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 1

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 1

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 2

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 1

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 2

Josh Cox's Journey to Success In Japan

The St. Louis Football Cardinals Travel to Japan

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 2

Remembering the NFL's 1976 Foray Into Japan

The St. Louis Football Cardinals Travel to Japan

Wally Yonamine- Gridiron Pioneer and Japan's First NFL Star

Reddit CFB Talk- "Football in Japan" With John Gunning and BJ Beatty

A Closer Look at American Football's Niche Following In Japan

Reddit CFB Talk- "Football in Japan" With John Gunning and BJ Beatty

A Closer Look at American Football's Niche Following In Japan

Reddit CFB Talk- "Football in Japan" With John Gunning and BJ Beatty

More From Gridiron Japan Television!

Professional Football in Japan

Professional football in Japan, often referred to as the X-League, is a unique sports spectacle. Combining the precision of American football with the passion of Japanese athletes, this league has been steadily growing in popularity. It showcases a thrilling blend of homegrown talent and international influences, offering a unique gridiron experience.

www.gridironjapantv.net

Playing for Sushi- Football and Life in Japan,with BJ Beatty

BJ is a former all-star linebacker with the X-League's Obic Seagulls where he played for approximately 11 years prior to his retirement. His final game was a member of Team Japan in 2023 when he played in the Dream Bowl against the Ivy League all-stars. When not co-hosting the Gridiron Japan podcast, during the day BJ is serves as the defensive line coach with Tokyo University.

www.gridironjapantv.net

Playing For Sushi- Aaron Ellis

The unofficial fourth member of the podcast is Aaron Ellis, who is presently the starting quarterback for the Dentsu Caterpillars and a regular guest on the Gridiron Japan podcast. Aaron is an alumnus of the University of Saint Francis, in Joliet, Illinois, and was named MVP of the X-League Area division in 2022.

www.gridironjapantv.net

Japanese News Coverage in 1976 of the Arrival of the NFL

Local Japanese coverage of the then St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Chargers contest in the 1976 Mainichi Star Bowl in Japan. This was the first NFL game played outside of North America. The Cardinals won the game 20-10, which was played, as most games were then, in a baseball parks, this one being the now demolished Korakuen Stadium in Tokyo.

American Coverage of the NFL's First International Game in Japan

Decades ago on a hot August Japanese night, with a notable lack of hype or fanfare, the Chargers and Cardinals met in a Week 3 preseason matchup that marked the first time an NFL game had been played outside of North America. No two NFL teams had ever traveled farther to meet on the football field, and though it was a relatively meaningless exhibition game, the Mainichi Star Bowl -- as it was labeled by its local sponsors -- it provided a trove of memories for the men who played in it, with its eye-opening cultural discoveries.

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Listen Also on These & Other Podcast Platforms Worldwide!

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X-League Statistics and Collegiate Scoreboards

American football in Japan has a rich history dating back to the early 1930s when it was introduced by American expatriates and missionaries. It gradually gained popularity, and the first organized game was played in 1934 between Waseda University and Keio University.

The History & Odyssey of Gridiron Football in Japan

Gridiron Japan, From the Football Odyssey Podcast

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 1

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 1

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 1

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 1

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 1

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 2

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 1

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 2

Josh Cox's Journey to Success In Japan

The St. Louis Football Cardinals Travel to Japan

The History of American Football in Japan - Part 2

Remembering the NFL's 1976 Foray Into Japan

The St. Louis Football Cardinals Travel to Japan

The St. Louis Football Cardinals Travel to Japan

The St. Louis Football Cardinals Travel to Japan

The St. Louis Football Cardinals Travel to Japan

The St. Louis Football Cardinals Travel to Japan

Wally Yonamine- Gridiron Pioneer and Japan's First NFL Star

Reddit CFB Talk- "Football in Japan" With John Gunning and BJ Beatty

A Closer Look at American Football's Niche Following In Japan

A Closer Look at American Football's Niche Following In Japan

Reddit CFB Talk- "Football in Japan" With John Gunning and BJ Beatty

A Closer Look at American Football's Niche Following In Japan

Reddit CFB Talk- "Football in Japan" With John Gunning and BJ Beatty

Reddit CFB Talk- "Football in Japan" With John Gunning and BJ Beatty

Reddit CFB Talk- "Football in Japan" With John Gunning and BJ Beatty

More From Gridiron Japan Television!

Professional Football in Japan

Playing for Sushi- Football and Life in Japan,with BJ Beatty

Playing For Sushi- Aaron Ellis

Japanese News Coverage in 1976 of the Arrival of the NFL

American Coverage of the NFL's First International Game in Japan

Message the Gridiron Japan Team

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