Chiba

Firefighters in Chiba, Japan are struggling to combat a fire involving solar panels, as flooding at the site and the risk of electrocution are hampering response efforts. Waterlogged conditions make it dangerous to douse the burning equipment, complicating an already difficult operation and raising questions about emergency protocols for solar installations.

Jubilo Iwata will host J1 League side JEF United Chiba in the second round of the Levain Cup. Local coverage in Shizuoka highlights the challenge for Iwata's younger players against a Chiba side expected to field its best lineup, with interest focused on how the fledglings perform at home.