The J.League has announced its board of directors for the 2016 season, with former JFA technical director Hiromi Hara set to be installed as the league’s new vice chairman.
The 57-year-old, a former striker for Japan’s national team, managed Urawa Reds and FC Tokyo before serving as the Samurai Blue’s technical director for over five years.
Current vice chairman Daisuke Nakanishi will remain on the board as managing director.