'SHUKYU' Magazine's Debut Issue Shines Spotlight on Japanese Soccer Culture

Soccer journals discussing the on-field intricacies and minutiae of "the beautiful game" are a dime a dozen, but delicately designed titles that focus on the elements of culture that fall into orbit around the sport are far fewer. The newest entry into this category in the Japanese market is SHUKYU magazine. Founded by Kohei Ito, the publication's first issue, titled "Roots," casts an eye on the origins of soccer, exploring the history of the sport in Japan as well as developing the theme along ...