Held every four years, the FIFA World Cup is an unmissable event for soccer fanatics. Even those who may not know much about soccer (or sports in general) should definitely join in on the fun because it’s a worldwide phenomenon just like the Olympics.
Even if you’re in Japan while the tournament is taking place in a country on the opposite side of the globe, you can still be a part of the collective excitement at public viewing events. The cheering involves very well-coordinated singing and jumping that will surely raise your adrenaline levels!
While Japan’s national football league (called J.League) only attracts a limited audience, soccer has become one of the country’s most popular sports. So, matches played by the national team can spark widespread soccer craze, which is of course particularly true during the World Cup season. Pretty much everyone I know keeps up with the latest soccer news and you might even see people wearing Japan national team (nicknamed Samurai Blue) jerseys on match days to express support.
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