Happy new year one and all. On our first episode of 2024, Dan Orlowitz guests to chat about Japan's Asian Cup squad, and the J.League's decision to switch to an autumn to spring calendar from the 2026/27 season.

As mentioned on the podcast, here are some links if you'd like to donate to the earthquake relief efforts:

Association for Aid and Relief, Japan - https://aarjapan.gr.jp/en/blog/365/

The Nippon Foundation - https://kifu.www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/dras/?lang=en

Yahoo! Japan official donation page - https://donation.yahoo.co.jp/detail/1630064