Japan 1998 Away Jersey – White Asics Blue Collar Flame Pattern Retro 1998 FIFA World Cup France Football Shirt | Nakata Nakayama Samurai Blue Classic JFA Kit

The Japan 1998 Away Jersey is one of the most historically significant, emotionally resonant, and visually striking kits in the entire history of Japanese football — a jersey that marks a watershed moment in the story of Samurai Blue and the Japan national football team. This is the shirt worn at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France — Japan's first-ever appearance at a FIFA World Cup, a landmark achievement that represented the culmination of years of development, ambition, and passion for the beautiful game in Japan — making this the definitive Japan 1998 away white Asics blue collar flame pattern retro 1998 FIFA World Cup France football shirt for any serious collector of vintage national team kits or passionate fan of Japanese football heritage.

The jersey showcases a clean, bright white base — the classic away color of the Japan national team — elevated by a bold and visually dynamic design that is entirely characteristic of Asics's creative and technically ambitious kit design philosophy of the late 1990s. Running across both shoulders and upper sleeves is a striking red, white, and blue flame and wave graphic pattern, rendered in a semi-transparent tone-on-tone texture on the white fabric, creating a layered, dimensional visual effect that gives this Japan 1998 away white Asics blue collar red white blue flame shoulder pattern Nakata Nakayama retro 1998 World Cup France football shirt its instantly recognizable and uniquely Japanese aesthetic character. The collar is a classic blue polo collar with red, white, and blue tri-color stripe trim, elegant and period-authentic. The sleeve cuffs are finished in blue, echoing the collar and creating a clean, coordinated color story. The iconic Asics logo in black sits on the left chest, while the prestigious Japan Football Association official crest — bearing the legendary Yatagarasu (the three-legged crow), the sacred symbol of Japanese football — is positioned on the right chest in gold and orange, accompanied by the word "JAPAN" in blue beneath it. The lower hem features the official "Official Uniform of Japan National Team" woven label, confirming the shirt's authentic heritage and historical significance. This classic Japan retro 1998 FIFA World Cup France white Asics blue collar flame shoulder Nakata Nakayama Samurai Blue JFA Yatagarasu football shirt is a must-have for any fan of Japanese football history, any collector of 1990s World Cup debut kits, or any admirer of Hidetoshi Nakata's extraordinary talent and his legendary status as the pioneer who brought Japanese football to the world stage.

The 1998 FIFA World Cup in France was a historic and deeply emotional chapter in Japanese football history. Japan made their debut on the world's greatest stage, competing in Group H alongside Argentina, Croatia, and Jamaica. The squad featured some of the most talented and celebrated players in the history of Japanese football, led by the brilliant, stylish, and internationally acclaimed Hidetoshi Nakata (#8) — the visionary, technically gifted, and charismatic midfielder who would go on to become one of the most celebrated Asian footballers of all time and a true pioneer of Japanese football on the global stage. Masashi Nakayama (#9), the prolific and beloved striker known as "Gon", was Japan's primary goal threat and one of the most popular and recognizable figures in Japanese football. Hiroshi Nanami (#10) and Shoji Ono (#11) added further creativity and quality to a squad that captured the imagination of an entire nation and inspired a generation of Japanese footballers.

• National Team: Japan (Samurai Blue – 日本代表)
• Season / Tournament: 1998 FIFA World Cup (France) – Japan's First-Ever World Cup Appearance
• Type: Away | Fan Version
• Color: White with Blue Polo Collar, Red-White-Blue Flame Shoulder Pattern, and Blue Sleeve Cuffs
• Collar: Blue Polo Collar with Red-White-Blue Tri-Color Stripe Trim
• Brand: Asics (Black Logo, Left Chest)
• Crest: JFA Official Yatagarasu Crest (Gold/Orange, Right Chest) with "JAPAN" text
• Available Players: Narahashi #2, Soma #3, Ihara #4, Omura #5, Yamaguchi #6, Ito #7, Nakata #8, Nakayama #9, Nanami #10, Ono #11, or No Name
• Sizes: S / M / L / XL / XXL