Dan Orlowitz
@aishiterutokyo.bsky.social
Sports (& more!) journalist (ditto) in Japan | Lots of soccer but sometimes everything else | available for commissions | nerdy shit at @nerdy.tokyo | all hot takes my own | 日本語OK | Philly & Tokyo>>> | he/him | danorlowitz.carrd.co
So Costa Rica just totally shat the bed eh?
November 19, 2025 at 3:33 AM
So Costa Rica just totally shat the bed eh?
Shoutout to @greenbyzantine.bsky.social for suggesting this, helped jog a few memories - like the fact that I've been to Toyota Stadium for a music festival and for rugby, but when I saw Nagoya Grampus get relegated it was at Mizuho...
Anyway turns out my ground count is a brisk 53!
Anyway turns out my ground count is a brisk 53!
November 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Shoutout to @greenbyzantine.bsky.social for suggesting this, helped jog a few memories - like the fact that I've been to Toyota Stadium for a music festival and for rugby, but when I saw Nagoya Grampus get relegated it was at Mizuho...
Anyway turns out my ground count is a brisk 53!
Anyway turns out my ground count is a brisk 53!
Limiting to stadiums I have actually watched/covered soccer at...
Japan - 22
South Korea - 7
Australia - 5
Belgium - 2
USA - 2* (one being the Linc)
China - 1
HK - 1
Thailand - 1
Italy - 1
England - 1
France - 1
Turkey - 1
Total = 45
Not sure how I go about picking one tbh...
Japan - 22
South Korea - 7
Australia - 5
Belgium - 2
USA - 2* (one being the Linc)
China - 1
HK - 1
Thailand - 1
Italy - 1
England - 1
France - 1
Turkey - 1
Total = 45
Not sure how I go about picking one tbh...
WAIT
Stop doomscrolling and answer this fun question
How many soccer stadiums have you been to and whats your favorite one?
Stop doomscrolling and answer this fun question
How many soccer stadiums have you been to and whats your favorite one?
November 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Limiting to stadiums I have actually watched/covered soccer at...
Japan - 22
South Korea - 7
Australia - 5
Belgium - 2
USA - 2* (one being the Linc)
China - 1
HK - 1
Thailand - 1
Italy - 1
England - 1
France - 1
Turkey - 1
Total = 45
Not sure how I go about picking one tbh...
Japan - 22
South Korea - 7
Australia - 5
Belgium - 2
USA - 2* (one being the Linc)
China - 1
HK - 1
Thailand - 1
Italy - 1
England - 1
France - 1
Turkey - 1
Total = 45
Not sure how I go about picking one tbh...
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Wait a second isn’t this literally the plot of Cats?
BREAKING: We’re getting six (!) edible mascots at this year’s @poptartsbowl.com!
- six edible mascots, three on Team Sprinkles and three on Team Swirls
- fans get to vote on which mascot team to sacrifice to Mouth Heaven at game’s end, the biggest edible mascot sacrifice EVER
- six edible mascots, three on Team Sprinkles and three on Team Swirls
- fans get to vote on which mascot team to sacrifice to Mouth Heaven at game’s end, the biggest edible mascot sacrifice EVER
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Wait a second isn’t this literally the plot of Cats?
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Scotland making the mens World Cup
November 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Scotland making the mens World Cup
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NEW: Ernst Tanner has built a powerhouse at the Philadelphia Union.
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS executive who built a powerhouse faced allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behavior
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies the allegations, which prompted a recently-concluded MLS investigation that could not corroborate them
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
NEW: Ernst Tanner has built a powerhouse at the Philadelphia Union.
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Nagoya have announced that Kasper Junker will leave the club at the end of the season with his contract expiring. Injuries have hindered him over the last two years, only played in 14 games this season (1 goal). But he helped Nagoya win the Levain Cup last season and scored 16 J1 goals in 2023.
November 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Nagoya have announced that Kasper Junker will leave the club at the end of the season with his contract expiring. Injuries have hindered him over the last two years, only played in 14 games this season (1 goal). But he helped Nagoya win the Levain Cup last season and scored 16 J1 goals in 2023.
can someone TL;DR the discourse today because I am completely lost. Help me @faineg.bsky.social you're my only hope.
November 18, 2025 at 2:58 AM
can someone TL;DR the discourse today because I am completely lost. Help me @faineg.bsky.social you're my only hope.
FIFA released their reasons for dismissing the Football Association of Malaysia's appeal over the seven players handed year-long bans for falsifying naturalization documents and... I have no idea how the FAM can argue in good faith that they have a shot in front of the CAS.
digitalhub.fifa.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:57 AM
FIFA released their reasons for dismissing the Football Association of Malaysia's appeal over the seven players handed year-long bans for falsifying naturalization documents and... I have no idea how the FAM can argue in good faith that they have a shot in front of the CAS.
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Beating the Clippers with James Harden missing 2 3-pointers in the final 11 seconds is the stuff of 76ers hate dreams
November 18, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Beating the Clippers with James Harden missing 2 3-pointers in the final 11 seconds is the stuff of 76ers hate dreams
Saddened to learn veteran soccer journalist Toru Rokukawa died this morning at the age of 68 after a roughly three-year battle with lung cancer.
He was a former chief editor of Soccer Digest, launched several magazines during his time at From One and covered seven World Cups and five Asian Cups.
He was a former chief editor of Soccer Digest, launched several magazines during his time at From One and covered seven World Cups and five Asian Cups.
森保一監督の目に涙…17日に逝去したサッカージャーナリスト六川亨さんを追悼「本当に感謝の思いでいっぱいです」 | サッカーキング
日本代表は73日、キリンチャレンジカップ2025 ボリビア代表戦に向け、会場の国立競技場で公式会見を実施した。 森保一監督はボリビア戦で日本代表指揮100試···
www.soccer-king.jp
November 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Saddened to learn veteran soccer journalist Toru Rokukawa died this morning at the age of 68 after a roughly three-year battle with lung cancer.
He was a former chief editor of Soccer Digest, launched several magazines during his time at From One and covered seven World Cups and five Asian Cups.
He was a former chief editor of Soccer Digest, launched several magazines during his time at From One and covered seven World Cups and five Asian Cups.
Apparently my barber cut James Franco's hair while he was visiting Tokyo, maybe he saw my sick fades on Instagram and got inspired.
November 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Apparently my barber cut James Franco's hair while he was visiting Tokyo, maybe he saw my sick fades on Instagram and got inspired.
Pretty cool to see Japan's deaf football teams already wearing the new shirt at the ongoing Deaflympics.
Adidas began to supply teams under the umbrella of the Japan Inclusive Football Federation with the same uniforms worn by the Samurai Blue and Nadeshiko Japan in 2023.
Adidas began to supply teams under the umbrella of the Japan Inclusive Football Federation with the same uniforms worn by the Samurai Blue and Nadeshiko Japan in 2023.
November 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Pretty cool to see Japan's deaf football teams already wearing the new shirt at the ongoing Deaflympics.
Adidas began to supply teams under the umbrella of the Japan Inclusive Football Federation with the same uniforms worn by the Samurai Blue and Nadeshiko Japan in 2023.
Adidas began to supply teams under the umbrella of the Japan Inclusive Football Federation with the same uniforms worn by the Samurai Blue and Nadeshiko Japan in 2023.
Reminder to DAZN subscribers - double Rakuten points if you buy the annual pass for the 2026-27 #JLeague season by tomorrow morning.
Also I'm 99% sure that you lose any remaining time you have whenever you add a new coupon code so just stash it in a Google Calendar reminder for February.
Also I'm 99% sure that you lose any remaining time you have whenever you add a new coupon code so just stash it in a Google Calendar reminder for February.
明治安田Ｊリーグを観るならDAZNで！お得な2026 & 2026/27 シーズン、DAZN年間視聴パス販売中｜【公式】Ｊリーグオンラインストア J.LEAGUE ONLINE STORE
Ｊリーグオンラインストアでは明治安田Ｊリーグの試合が見られるDAZN（ダ・ゾーン）の2026 & 2026/27 シーズン(18か月分) 、DAZN年間視聴パスを販売中です。年間視聴パスはDAZN月間プランよりもお得なパスポート！Ｊリーグサポーター必見のアイテムです
store.jleague.jp
November 17, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Reminder to DAZN subscribers - double Rakuten points if you buy the annual pass for the 2026-27 #JLeague season by tomorrow morning.
Also I'm 99% sure that you lose any remaining time you have whenever you add a new coupon code so just stash it in a Google Calendar reminder for February.
Also I'm 99% sure that you lose any remaining time you have whenever you add a new coupon code so just stash it in a Google Calendar reminder for February.
Apparently this is part of a recent Phantoms promotion called PhanCon, which includes COSPLAY AND POP CULTURE EVENTS.
THEY'VE PUT AN ANIME CON INSIDE A MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY GAME.
When Jesus said "the meek shall inherit the earth," apparently he meant "the nerds shall inherit the sports."
THEY'VE PUT AN ANIME CON INSIDE A MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY GAME.
When Jesus said "the meek shall inherit the earth," apparently he meant "the nerds shall inherit the sports."
YOU GUYS WANNA SEE SOMETHING CURSED???? HOW ABOUT NEON GENESIS LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS HOCKEY?????
November 17, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Apparently this is part of a recent Phantoms promotion called PhanCon, which includes COSPLAY AND POP CULTURE EVENTS.
THEY'VE PUT AN ANIME CON INSIDE A MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY GAME.
When Jesus said "the meek shall inherit the earth," apparently he meant "the nerds shall inherit the sports."
THEY'VE PUT AN ANIME CON INSIDE A MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY GAME.
When Jesus said "the meek shall inherit the earth," apparently he meant "the nerds shall inherit the sports."
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"Oh my god I cant stand this damn team but I have booked my flight to Santa Clara because we are winning the freakin' Super Bowl, dude:" The 2025 Philadelphia Eagles Yearbook
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
"Oh my god I cant stand this damn team but I have booked my flight to Santa Clara because we are winning the freakin' Super Bowl, dude:" The 2025 Philadelphia Eagles Yearbook
Even the Japanese commentator was like “mmmm I dunno I feel bad for the defender there.”
You know it's a bad call when even the announcers are like "wow that call absolutely sucks ass"
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Even the Japanese commentator was like “mmmm I dunno I feel bad for the defender there.”
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Do you think, overall, the Eagles bring fans more happiness or cause a shorter life span?
November 17, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Do you think, overall, the Eagles bring fans more happiness or cause a shorter life span?
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This was so much fun. Listen to me and listen up good about small town soccer in America. #uslleagueone
November 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This was so much fun. Listen to me and listen up good about small town soccer in America. #uslleagueone
Kazu Miura came off the bench during second-half stoppage time in Atletico Suzuka's 3-2 loss at YSCC Yokohama, resetting his record as the JFL's oldest active player at 58 years and 263 days.
Miura dodged questions about his loan, which ends this season, saying he's focused on avoiding relegation.
Miura dodged questions about his loan, which ends this season, saying he's focused on avoiding relegation.
カズ 来季以降の契約は「それは今ここで話すことではない」チームのＪＦＬ残留へ集中…鈴鹿との期限付き移籍契約は今季まで - スポーツ報知
ＪＦＬのアトレチコ鈴鹿の元日本代表ＦＷ三浦知良が、ホーム最終戦のＹＳＣＣ横浜戦でベンチ入りし、２―３とリードされた後半４８分から途中出場。５試合連続出場となり、自身が持つリーグ最年長出場記録を５８歳
hochi.news
November 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Kazu Miura came off the bench during second-half stoppage time in Atletico Suzuka's 3-2 loss at YSCC Yokohama, resetting his record as the JFL's oldest active player at 58 years and 263 days.
Miura dodged questions about his loan, which ends this season, saying he's focused on avoiding relegation.
Miura dodged questions about his loan, which ends this season, saying he's focused on avoiding relegation.
The 1992 Emperor's Cup Final was between clubs owned by one of Japan's biggest automakers and its largest media conglomerate.
The 2025 EC final, the last of the #JLeague 's calendar year era, will be between clubs owned by two of the country's biggest internet companies.
The 2025 EC final, the last of the #JLeague 's calendar year era, will be between clubs owned by two of the country's biggest internet companies.
November 16, 2025 at 7:46 AM
The 1992 Emperor's Cup Final was between clubs owned by one of Japan's biggest automakers and its largest media conglomerate.
The 2025 EC final, the last of the #JLeague 's calendar year era, will be between clubs owned by two of the country's biggest internet companies.
The 2025 EC final, the last of the #JLeague 's calendar year era, will be between clubs owned by two of the country's biggest internet companies.
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i think online gambling is a cancer that is spreading throughout our society, it was a horrible mistake to de-regulate it, and we desperately need to crack down on it again
i can’t talk about sports gambling anymore without sounding like a crank but i do believe legalized sports gambling is like 15-20% responsible for our current dystopia
The Athletic polled hundreds of players from across the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL about their opinions surrounding how sports betting impacts players — the responses were haunting.
November 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
i think online gambling is a cancer that is spreading throughout our society, it was a horrible mistake to de-regulate it, and we desperately need to crack down on it again
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![Steve Hogarty @misterbrilliant
[gets olympic tickets to 100m butterfly] Oh my god this will be great. [sees the huge stadium] Oh wow that must be where they keep it.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:k5zurjvwdwxqwpvd4ggk3w76/bafkreihzgag5tcnviy6ohpnaokdl6jbyus6lufcrxk27xbskrzjusvybxu@jpeg)
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A stat nobody who's ever worked in Japan will be surprised by: Of approximately 4.5 billion business cards that are printed here annually, roughly 2 billion go unused and are either stored or destroyed, representing 17,000 tons of wasted carbon emissions.
「せっかく刷ったのに…」名刺、年20億枚ムダに
www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQO...
名刺を受け取った後、机の引き出しにしまい込んだままになったり、異動や昇進で古くなった自分の名刺を処分したりした経験、ありますよね？
日本で生産される紙の名刺は年間約45.3億枚。実はこの内、半分近くが無駄になっているそうです。印刷にかかるCO2排出量は東京ドーム約411個分になります。
www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQO...
名刺を受け取った後、机の引き出しにしまい込んだままになったり、異動や昇進で古くなった自分の名刺を処分したりした経験、ありますよね？
日本で生産される紙の名刺は年間約45.3億枚。実はこの内、半分近くが無駄になっているそうです。印刷にかかるCO2排出量は東京ドーム約411個分になります。
November 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
A stat nobody who's ever worked in Japan will be surprised by: Of approximately 4.5 billion business cards that are printed here annually, roughly 2 billion go unused and are either stored or destroyed, representing 17,000 tons of wasted carbon emissions.