Current Schalke forward Edu is guaranteed the warmest of welcomes whenever he visits Suwon. But why? Welcome to IBWM, Yeon Sik Yoo.

Barry Valder reports on how Japanese football has responded to recent events.

From trials in sub-zero temperatures to the sweltering environs of Bangkok. James Goyder meets a footballer who decided to strike out on his own.

Football.  Global and all encompassing, especially in the far east, right?  Maybe not.  Here's Rob Langham on a country not quite so obsessed with all things Premier League.

One of the greatest footballing stories you've never heard. Welcome to IBWM Shivam Kumar

Natasha Henry on how the shared language of football has made a massive difference to a community.

James Goyder meets Simon McMenemy, who packed more into 2010 than most people manage in a decade.

Football in Korea has long been played out against a political backdrop which has meant inspirational figures are often overlooked.  Not this one.  Here's Michael Hudson.

South Korean players have made a major impact on the top leagues of many countries, but none have yet drawn near to the devastating effectiveness of a German favourite.  Here's Michael Hudson.

Here's an interesting look at turbulent times in Indonesia courtesy of Pangeran Siahaan.

Three continents, nine countries. James Goyder meets David Booth, a true footballing nomad. 

With a new coach at the helm, Australia have rung the changes for the upcoming Asian Cup. Neil Sherwin reports on a changing of the guard.

For every end of season miraculous escape, the trap door still has to open. Michael Hudson reports from Japan.

Bangladesh has a population 160 million people with a shared passion for the game, yet their team is ranked 159th by FIFA. Why? Welcome to IBWM, Quazi Zulquarnain.

…hell, who said there had to be grass at all? Vampy Archer walks us through football in Pakistan.

Well sort of, if you squint lots, but he's done well has Dragan.  Michael Hudson couldn't let Nagoya Grampus' first J League title pass without a few words.

After watching one Japanese club bounce along to the tune of 1980's heavy metal, Robin Cowan yearns for an adoption of a similar attitude in the English game.

It's already been an eventful week in the J-League, and they're not done yet in the Land of the Rising Sun. Michael Hudson has the story.

When managerial work is hard to come by in the UK , many British managers head for more exotic climes.  James Goyder reports on two familiar names in unfamiliar surroundings.

With a massive population, India should have no problem producing talented footballers.  In a cricket obsessed nation, that's not so easy.  A familiar face to many is involved in a radical overhaul.  Here's Josh Clarke.

It registers on the radar of  football fans the world over, but how many of us have really let Japan's J-League get under our skin?  That's exactly what has happened to our next correspondent.  Welcome to IBWM, Barry Valder.

It's the 21st century.  Getting attendance figures right shouldn't be a huge problem, give or take the odd one or two.  How about 111,737?  Michael Hudson on a problem for the J-League.

You know how it goes, the underdog and all that.  The English FA Cup throws up tales galore each year.  Here's one from further afield.  One minute you're out catching fish, the next you're up against the most decorated club in the world.  Yikes!  A great story from Nick Robbins.

China craves sporting recognition and has a huge passion for football, but development of the domestic game has been blighted by corruption and general apathy.  Rowan Simons refuses to allow Chinese football to wallow in the gutter.  Egan Richardson on an influential figure in Beijing.