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  Tokyo - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Tokyo is the central place of politics, economy, culture and academics in Japan as well as the home of the Japanese emperor and the seat of the national government, as well as a major business and financial centre for all of East Asia.
Tokyo literally means "eastern capital" in Japanese, a meaning in opposition to an old capital to the west, Kyoto, which was renamed "Saikyo", meaning "western capital", for a brief period of time in the 19th century.
Tokyo's re-emergence from wartime trauma was complete at the 1964 Summer Olympics, which publicized the city on an international stage and brought global attention to the "economic miracle".
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 Tokyo Verdy 1969 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tokyo Verdy 1969 (東京ヴェルディ1969) is a football team which plays Japan's J.
It was founded in 1991 and became a member of the J-League immediately, although it is believed that the origins of the club go back to 1969.
The home stadium is Ajinomoto Stadium (Chofu, Tokyo) with a capacity of 50,000.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tokyo_Verdy_1969   (184 words)

  
 Tokyo - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Tokyo literally means "eastern capital" in Japanese, a meaning in opposition to an old capital to the west, Kyoto, which was renamed "Saikyo", meaning "western capital", for a brief period of time.
The Greater Tokyo area is the largest metropolitan area in the world with a population of 33,418,366.
During the war, Tokyo was heavily bombed, much of the city was burned to the ground, and its population in 1945 was only half that of 1940.
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 J League Teams: Tokyo Verdy 1969   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
The story of Tokyo Verdy is one of those dramas that could only happen in Japan, though some of the elements of the team's travails were quite un"Japanese".
By the middle of the 2000 season, Verdy were floundering in the depths of the J.League basement, and it was clear that the attempt to relive the past was failing.
Verdy faded in the latter stages of 2002, and the team opted not to renew Edmundo's contract in 2003 (in part because the financial burden was more than the team could bear).
www.wldcup.com /Asia/jleague/verdy.html   (1230 words)

  
 THE WORLD GAME - ASIA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Tokyo Verdy 1969 has signalled that it is ready to again be a dominant force in Japanese football after defeating glamour club Jubilo Iwata 2-1 to claim the Emperor's Cup title.
Verdy took control in the first half and could have easily scored more than the solitary goal that saw them take a 1-0 lead into the break.
Verdy was forced to defend in numbers as Jubilo threw caution to the wind.
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 Tokyo
Tokyo's urban sprawl and manmade islands like Odaiba in Tokyo Bay are bounded only by ocean and uninhabitable mountains in this satellite photo taken on NASA's Landsat 7.
Skyscrapers are a rarity due to the constant danger of earthquakes, but the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku towers over Tokyo studded with satellite dishes and cellular towers at its twin peaks.
The Ginza area of Tokyo, once the world's most expensive shopping area during the economic bubble of the 1980s, is still home to exclusive department stores like Mitsukoshi.
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 FC JAPAN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
TOKYO (July 9): If anyone could turn back the clock to just one week ago, then surely that man would be Ossie Ardiles.
This time last week, Tokyo Verdy 1969 were looking forward to the resumption of J1, like everyone else, after the seven-week break.
It was grim viewing for the Verdy fans, as their side looked lost and conceded goals which a professional team simply should not do.
www.fcjapan.co.jp /mail_magazine/news/feature_view.php3?id=545&m=1   (351 words)

  
 Buy your Tokyo Verdy shirt
If you would like to buy a Tokyo Verdy replica shirt, please click on the shirt you would like, this will take you to a page with more information on the Tokyo Verdy shirt.
Tokyo Verdy 1969 were founded in 1991 and are owned by the Nippon Television Network.
The green shirt features in the Japanese J league and perhaps their greatest claim to fame is in beating Real Madrid in an international friendly.
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 FootballDerbies.com - FC Tokyo - Tokyo Verdy 1969
Verdy comes from the Portuguese word verde, which means green.
The current name of the club was adopted when the club moved to Tokyo in 2001.
1969 is the year that Yomiuri Club was founded.
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 YOKOHAMA F・MARINOS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
In the 27th minute, the Brazilian striker Marquinhos who got a ball at the left side dribbled and sidestepped three Verdy's defenders toward the center, and he finished up with a 25-meter tremendous opener.
Verdy completely changed to a different team in the second half.
Verdy striker luckily took a control and stole a goal, which got Marinos defenders shaken.
www.so-net.ne.jp /f-marinos/english/schedule/report/03_2nd_1.html   (263 words)

  
 Tokyo Verdy 1969 -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
The team was held by (additional info and facts about Yomiuri Shimbun) Yomiuri Shimbun until 1997, and is currently owned by (additional info and facts about Nippon Television Network) Nippon Television Network (NTV).
The home stadium is Ajinomoto Stadium ((additional info and facts about Chofu) Chofu, (The capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan) Tokyo) with a capacity of 50,000.
The team changed its hometown to Chofu from (additional info and facts about Kawasaki) Kawasaki, (additional info and facts about Kanagawa) Kanagawa in 2001.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/T/To/Tokyo_Verdy_1969.htm   (198 words)

  
 Irankicks Football Talk - Tokyo Verdy 1969 show interest in Ali Karimi
Tokyo are interested with the player after seeing his silky dribbling skills in leading Iran to third place in the 2004 Asian Cup and also in him capturing Asia’s best player title last year.
Tokyo are interested with the player after seeing his silky dribbling skills in leading Iran to third place in the 2004 Asian Cup
PSG would be a great move, it's easier to dribble there than in italy for example and in la liga there are tons of players that are like karimi but in france not many players do that and that will get everyone there to notice karimi kinda like what happend with giggs in england.
www.irankicks.com /ikboard/printthread.php?t=26404   (568 words)

  
 Social and Cultural -Social Welfare-   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Canon Inc. invited children from children-welfare facilities in Tokyo and their attendants to the J. League regular game between “Tokyo Verdy 1969” and “Kashiwa Reysol”; held at Ajinomoto Stadium on Saturday, May 14, 2005.
Verdy-kun, the “Tokyo Verdy 1969” mascot, welcomed the children at the pitch, and showed them around.
A spokesperson of the “Tokyo Verdy 1969” team talked about soccer, and showed them the players’ uniforms, spikes, gloves, and balls that were actually used in the games.
www.canon.com /scsa/welfare/03   (325 words)

  
 Tokyo Verdy 1969 - TheBestLinks.com - Football (soccer), Japan, Osvaldo Ardiles, Kanagawa, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
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The team was held by Yomiuri Shinbun until 1997, and is currently owned by Nippon Television Network (NTV).
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 Tokyo explained   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
See: Capital of Japan debate The Great Kanto earthquake struck Tokyo in 1923, killing approximately 70,000 people; a massive reconstruction plan was drawn up, but was too expensive to carry out except in part.
A map from the 1888 [[Meyers Konversations-Lexikon Encyclopedia shows the old German name for Tokyo, Jedo.]] Beginning in the 1970s, Japanese cities experienced a massive wave of expansion as laborers began migrating from rural areas, and Tokyo was one of the most dramatic examples.
Tokyo's [[urban sprawl and manmade islands like Odaiba in Tokyo Bay are clearly visible in this satellite photo taken by NASA's Landsat 7.]] Shinjuku's famous neon signs entice wandering salarymen into pachinko parlors, karaoke boxes, video arcades, and hostess bars.]]
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 ESPN.com Soccernet Europe: News - Champ Antlers open season with win
TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - Champions Kashima Antlers kicked off the J League season with a victory on Sunday as they battled back from a goal down to beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1.
Both clubs will use it as their home ground this season after Verdy changed their name from Verdy Kawasaki and their base from the industrial city of Kawasaki to the Japanese capital in an effort to boost flagging attendance.
Miura, signed from Yokohama F Marinos, looked to have won the game for Verdy with his first-half goal, but FC Tokyo's Brazilian striker Amaral broke through the visitors' defence in the 88th minute and was brought down by goalkeeper Shinkichi Kikuchi.
www.soccernet.com /europe/news/2001/0311/20010311jleague.html   (560 words)

  
 YOKOHAMA F・MARINOS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Verdy defender in the 15th minute went for the glamorous finish, yet the goalkeeper Enomoto pushed the shot out with one hand.
Verdy attacked with a quick counter from an intercepted just outside of the 18-yard box, and again, Enomoto caught a ball as he jumped sideways.
There was a confused fight in front of the woodwork, and the one who pushed into the net was Sato.
www.so-net.ne.jp /f-marinos/english/schedule/report/04_1st_9.html   (353 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Soccer - World: Kashiwa crushes Tokyo to clinch survival - Monday November 18, 2002 02:00 AM
Kashiwa Reysol crushes Tokyo Verdy 4-1 to clinch survival
Posted: Sunday November 17, 2002 6:50 PM Updated: Monday November 18, 2002 2:00 AM TOKYO (AP) -- Kashiwa Reysol struck three times in 14 minutes to rally to a 4-1 victory over Tokyo Verdy 1969 4-1 Sunday, ensuring itself a spot in the J-League's first division next season.
Tokyo Verdy took the lead in the 21st through Masayuki Yanagisawa's stunning 35-meter drive.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/news/2002/11/17/int_rdp   (1384 words)

  
 Online Encyclopedia and Dictionary - Osvaldo Ardiles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
Osvaldo César Ardiles (Ossie) (born August 3, 1952 in Córdoba, Argentina) was a football midfielder and is now a football coach for Tokyo Verdy 1969 of the J.
A competitive and skilled midfielder, he became a cult hero, along with compatriot Ricardo Villa and Glenn Hoddle, in England as a player for Tottenham Hotspur.
Emperor's Cup Winner 2004/2005 with Tokyo Verdy 1969 as manager.
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 biology - F.C. Tokyo
Its practice gorunds are Sarue Ground in Koto, Tokyo and Kodaira Ground in Kodaira, Tokyo.
With addition of the Brazilian football player Amarao and the manager Kiyoshi Okuma at the helm, the team gradually became competitive and in 1997, the team archieved the second and the next year a championship in JFL.
On August of the same year, it held a friendly match against one of the greatest football clubs, Real Madrid getting beaten three to zero but gaining valuable experiences both on and off the field for what it takes to be a great football club.
www.biologydaily.com /biology/FC_Tokyo   (461 words)

  
 Japanese Soccer Preview 2003 :: Soccerphile
The Cameroon international led the J. League in scoring in 1997 while at Gamba Osaka, and this year will be plying his trade for Tokyo Verdy.
With the dominant Edmundo having left Verdy to play for Urawa Reds next year, there was a gaping hole to fill in the team’s offense.
Verdy has decided to fill it with the considerable muscle and charm of former Parma and Sunderland star Mboma who thrilled Japanese crowds with his flamboyant and physical playing style.
www.soccerphile.com /soccerphile/news/comment2.html   (1147 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: August 3
1635 - The third of the Tokugawa shoguns, Iemitsu, establishes the system of alternate attendance by which the feudal daimyō are required to spend one year at Edo Castle in Tokyo and one year back home at their feudal manor, while their families remained in Tokyo as virtual political hostages.
Long a symbol of Tokyo, the Nijubashi Bridge at the Kokyo Imperial Palace.
Osvaldo César Ardiles (Ossie) (born August 3, 1952 in Córdoba, Argentina) was a football midfielder and is now a football coach for Tokyo Verdy 1969 of the J. League.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/August-3   (7886 words)

  
 BigSoccer Boards - 2004 J-League thread [R]
Tokyo Verdy jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the 9th minute as striker Masakiyo Maezono broke in behind the Galaxy's defense.
Verdy's Masakiyo Maezono converted the attempt placing his shot to the right, the opposite direction of the Galaxy's Reis.
Tokyo's Nobuhiro Takeda pounced on the loose ball and struck a well placed shot just over a recovering Reis and into the back of the goal, giving Verdy a injury time 3-2 victory.
www.bigsoccer.com /forum/showthread.php?p=3276391   (2046 words)

  
 BigSoccer Boards - The 84th Emperor's Cup [R]
Before the earthquakes they were the one of the hottest club winning four games in a row, but after the disaster they can't find the spark as they lost three games in a row.
The Tokyo team currently plays in JFL which is the semi-pro league but many people considered as the third division.
Tokyo Verdy also earned the right to attend 2005 XEROX Super Cup vs. Yokohama F Marinos and 2006 AFC Champions League.
www.bigsoccer.com /forum/printthread.php?t=150846&pp=40   (2996 words)

  
 January 1
This year, the cup winner, Tokyo Verdy 1969 will play Yokohama F. Marinos who won the league title two years in a raw.
While Tokyo was Verdy Kawasaki, they participated in the cup's inaugural year (1994) and the following year (1995) as the league champion, and they captured the trophy both time.
This will be their first appearance after changing their identity to Tokyo Verdy 1969 in 2000.
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 Nagoya Post
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 Colorado Rapids. The official site of the Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Team.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-07)
TOKYO, July 30 (Reuters) - Luis Figo will start planning for a future away from Real Madrid in December after being told by the club that they will not renew his contract.
Real will play Tokyo Verdy 1969 on Sunday in Tokyo before heading back to Spain on Monday.
They beat JEF United Ichihara 3-1 in their first match at the National Stadium on Thursday.
www.coloradorapids.com /News/newsdetails_global.asp?ID=503   (354 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet Global: News - Nakata to join Japan team for Confederations Cup
TOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) - Italy-based Hidetoshi Nakata will lead Japan's challenge in the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup, national coach Philippe Troussier announced in Tokyo on Sunday.
The 24-year-old AS Roma midfielder was included in a squad of 23 players for the eight-team tournament, taking place in South Korea and Japan from May 30-June 10 and serving as a warm-up event for next year's World Cup finals.
Midfielders: Hiroaki Morishima (Cerezo Osaka), Atsuhiro Miura (Tokyo Verdy 1969), Teruyoshi Ito (Shimizu S-Pulse), Daisuke Oku (Jubilo Iwata), Hidetoshi Nakata (AS Roma, Italy), Kazuyuki Toda (Shimizu S-Pulse), Tomokazu Myojin (Kashiwa Reysol), Junichi Inamoto (Gamba Osaka), Shinji Ono (Urawa Reds).
www.soccernet.com /global/news/2001/0520/20010520japannakata.html   (534 words)

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