I Flew 10,000 Miles To Experience INSANE Japanese Football Culture!

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  • čas přidán 17. 05. 2024
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    YES, I can't believe it but I had the opportunity to work WITH the J.League and fly all the way to JAPAN to soak in their football culture and atmosphere, it was an absolute honour as I soaked up 3 Japanese football matches including: Nagoya Grampus, Kashima Antlers, Yokohama FC, Kashiwa Reysol, FC Tokyo & Kawsaki Frontale, I soaked up the atmosphere and saw what their fanbases had to offer too... ENJOY!
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  • @awaydaysfootball
    @awaydaysfootball  Před 11 měsíci +681

    To anyone commenting a random J league team, you’re supposed to do that on the j league video I’ve linked, not this video!

    • @KostaaNoNice
      @KostaaNoNice Před 11 měsíci +5

      fyi you haven't linked the video :)

    • @user-yh7vc3so5s
      @user-yh7vc3so5s Před 11 měsíci +8

      Urawa Reds is the most radical cheering team in Asia. In Japan, I often get into fights with supporters of opposing teams. The support is also very enthusiastic, spending money.

    • @maccy4829
      @maccy4829 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Where’s the link? I see no j league video link

    • @alanfox691
      @alanfox691 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Where is the link Elis I cant see it I have looked & looked for it.

    • @markshatliff8873
      @markshatliff8873 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Grampus eight 🤗

  • @JLEAGUEInternational
    @JLEAGUEInternational Před 11 měsíci +2917

    Hope you enjoyed the matches and see you again in Japan soon! 😉

    • @awaydaysfootball
      @awaydaysfootball  Před 11 měsíci +329

      😎🤝

    • @tdtm82
      @tdtm82 Před 11 měsíci +57

      Kazuyoshi Miura feature please!

    • @h.h271
      @h.h271 Před 11 měsíci +26

      Anyone know the story of the genius plan for promoting football in Japan:
      They created Captain Majed animation for people to fall in Love with Football and they had a plan in mind to win the World Cup by 2050.
      I respect that and I hope I can Win.

    • @BiggDoggyDogg
      @BiggDoggyDogg Před 11 měsíci +8

      Sounds like all your hard work has lead to exciting future endeavours. Well done

    • @wy306
      @wy306 Před 11 měsíci +9

      Just a wild suggestion, maybe you could consider inviting JFootball for a trip to Japan, for promoting your popularity on CZcams? He is based in South Korea, much easier, and he has over 1 million subscribers.

  • @NutsForBooks
    @NutsForBooks Před 11 měsíci +443

    Crazy atmosphere for such a young league. Mad respect.

    • @user-lb4tc7su8p
      @user-lb4tc7su8p Před 10 měsíci +32

      Jリーグは毎年どこが優勝するのか分からないので面白いリーグですよ👍

    • @Lauve
      @Lauve Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​@@user-lb4tc7su8pyokohama marinos gonna win it this year for sure

  • @russloveskebabs
    @russloveskebabs Před 11 měsíci +337

    Was not expecting to hear You’ll Never Walk Alone at a J-League game. I am now officially an FC Tokyo ultra. What an atmosphere.

    • @tigermori3140
      @tigermori3140 Před 11 měsíci +16

      Brilliant 😂 visit our stadium anytime lad!

    • @user-yh7vc3so5s
      @user-yh7vc3so5s Před 11 měsíci +20

      Urawa Reds is the most radical cheering team in Asia. In Japan, I often get into fights with supporters of opposing teams. The support is also very enthusiastic, spending money.

    • @jaymwansa1280
      @jaymwansa1280 Před 11 měsíci +1

      I was in the middle of a COD game and my head snapped back, it was so awesome lol

    • @TommieBattle
      @TommieBattle Před 10 měsíci

      Have fun in the Europa League,Liverpool Fan

  • @Murtini2023
    @Murtini2023 Před 11 měsíci +962

    One thing I've noticed about football in Japan is there's hardly any stewards. The fans are trusted to behave. So awesome.

    • @awaydaysfootball
      @awaydaysfootball  Před 11 měsíci +102

      Agreed!

    • @robertpavey5615
      @robertpavey5615 Před 11 měsíci +226

      Highly functioning society that takes pride in itself.

    • @ConnorsComedyClipsOffical
      @ConnorsComedyClipsOffical Před 11 měsíci +43

      It’s the same in Australia. You’d have to be pretty stupid to run onto the pitch otherwise that’d be the last game you ever see at that venue

    • @user-yh7vc3so5s
      @user-yh7vc3so5s Před 11 měsíci +25

      Urawa Reds is the most radical cheering team in Asia. In Japan, I often get into fights with supporters of opposing teams. The support is also very enthusiastic, spending money.

    • @Anonymous_Prole
      @Anonymous_Prole Před 11 měsíci +55

      One of the many benefits of a homogeneous, high-trust, high-IQ society.

  • @rickygrimshaw1255
    @rickygrimshaw1255 Před 11 měsíci +56

    The Japan fans were class at the World Cup 🇯🇵

    • @ceilingsintheireyes6288
      @ceilingsintheireyes6288 Před 11 měsíci +1

      they always are arent they, mad support and respect for their team and everyone

  • @seanmackenzie1449
    @seanmackenzie1449 Před 11 měsíci +561

    Can't say I ever appreciated that football could be so big in Asia, the passion and atmosphere looks like it would rival any league in Europe

    • @ne270
      @ne270 Před 11 měsíci +7

      @Tanaka it really is though!

    • @kyngo550
      @kyngo550 Před 11 měsíci +61

      @Tanaka How is football “not that popular” when it’s actually Japan’s second-favorite Western sport? (Only behind baseball of course).
      It’s just a curious question since many Japanese players play for various European clubs these days as well.

    • @wongkc8590
      @wongkc8590 Před 11 měsíci +8

      Not that popular, most ppl watch european football instead

    • @vannistelrooy3190
      @vannistelrooy3190 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @Tanaka true

    • @kyngo550
      @kyngo550 Před 11 měsíci +8

      @Tanaka Ah okay, that make sense that most Japanese prefer watching the European leagues than J. League (including the lower divisions). Your earlier comment sounded like you said football is “not that popular overall” in Japan. My apologies for being confused.

  • @TheGamingCathedral
    @TheGamingCathedral Před 11 měsíci +52

    The J-League is one of my favorite leagues in the world. Extremely entertaining.

    • @markriley44
      @markriley44 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Mine too. Japan is doing something right in its development of players for such an endless stream of quality talent. The games are very entertaining too

  • @limericklad2000
    @limericklad2000 Před 11 měsíci +88

    The food in Japan in general is just next fucking level. Maybe the best in the world. Every region has their own specialty too and literally every single one of them is banging. Fucking love Japan.

    • @TheGamer-sb3ry
      @TheGamer-sb3ry Před 11 měsíci +1

      lol best

    • @kwanman5146
      @kwanman5146 Před 10 měsíci +8

      I hear you. Japanese take massive pride in what they do from the multinational CEO to the parking attendant on the street. Their food culture is very peculiar. They don't eat cr*p and food quality is safe. Its no coincidence that the Japanese have the longest lifespan of any people in the world.

    • @stephgleeson6596
      @stephgleeson6596 Před 6 měsíci

      Hey hey hey

    • @ryujin1846
      @ryujin1846 Před 6 měsíci

      @@kwanman5146 Japan, the place where you can eat raw eggs and people won't look at you differently.

  • @TeamRGHQ2Sports
    @TeamRGHQ2Sports Před 11 měsíci +227

    its crazy how passionate japanese fans are for every sport, ive seen rugby and wrestling hosted by them and the fans were just as passionate. i think the pandemic robbed us of one of the most exciting olympic games i think if there were fans at the olympics it wouldve been insane

    • @user-xl4ub4kz2n
      @user-xl4ub4kz2n Před 11 měsíci +20

      I am a Japanese living in Tokyo. It's exactly as you say. It was a pity that there were no spectators at the Olympics. It didn't feel like the Olympics were being held in Tokyo.

  • @user-fw5tw9gn3p
    @user-fw5tw9gn3p Před 11 měsíci +343

    日本のフットボール文化を楽しんでくれる外国人が増えることはすごく嬉しい

    • @zaphster11
      @zaphster11 Před 11 měsíci +22

      We here in the Philippines, although few, are faithfully watching Jef Tabinas and also have our fave J League teams

    • @luanvitor3418
      @luanvitor3418 Před 11 měsíci +21

      リーグの問題はタイムゾーンです。私はブラジルに住んでいますが、試合時間はすべて夜明けです

    • @gabbriel66
      @gabbriel66 Před 11 měsíci +4

      @@luanvitor3418 Yes, it's problem for us Brazilians

    • @thomasbray7479
      @thomasbray7479 Před 6 měsíci

      みんなはJ リーグについて知っているべきだ!

  • @colerobb9840
    @colerobb9840 Před 11 měsíci +52

    I just went to Japan as well. I went and saw Cerezo Osaka play in the J league Cup vs FC Tokyo as well as at home vs. Yokohama. I can vouch it is a wonderful experience! Cerezo Osaka fans do not stop cheering for a second. Much love from the USA🙌

    • @user-zm7hp7wz1f
      @user-zm7hp7wz1f Před 11 měsíci +1

      Visit again! No matter where you are in the world, "Cerezo family" is one 🌸

  • @Ultras1981
    @Ultras1981 Před 9 měsíci +62

    What an amazing football culture they have over in Japan! Full of passion, dedication, and respect. The fact that away ultras can go into stadiums with flags and banners just tells you how well behaved and civil they are. You won't be seeing any of that in the majority of football games in Europe, South America, North America, and Asia. From a Mexican Ultra to Japan, you guys have won my respect. 👏🏼❤🇯🇵🇲🇽

    • @merc2413
      @merc2413 Před 7 měsíci

      Japan doesn’t compare to the passion of latin america

    • @Ultras1981
      @Ultras1981 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@merc2413 There is no denying Latin America's passion for football. Japan is getting more & more passionate for the beautiful game and we can't deny that aswell.

    • @merc2413
      @merc2413 Před 7 měsíci

      @@Ultras1981 but dont compare it. Majority of latin america countries such as mexico, central america, south america got over 100 years playing this game, kids only thinking about football, playing in poverty streets, thinking how they gonna make it, its a way of life for us.

    • @Ultras1981
      @Ultras1981 Před 7 měsíci +3

      @@merc2413 Yes I completely agree with Latin America's passion like I said earlier. Here's a crazy fact you might not have known, Japan's first official football match was in 1888! However It was not until 1921, that the Japanese Football Association (JFA) was established. So they have nearly the same years with Latin America when it comes to playing the game! Crazy right?

    • @merc2413
      @merc2413 Před 7 měsíci

      @@Ultras1981 oh no a match that was played in 1898, even australia played a match at those years and look at where football ranks in popularity, it wasn’t until like the 1980s until japan actually started having a league, and its not even the most popular sport in the country yet, meanwhile in latin america football rules number 1 in 95% of the countries i mentioned, and has had actual leagues being played for over 100 years

  • @juventuszebras
    @juventuszebras Před 11 měsíci +64

    I am eight minutes in watching the FC Tokyo content and I have chills going down my back just watching the passion in that stadium. I really did not think Japanese fans were that passionate for soccer.

    • @yayomax2088
      @yayomax2088 Před 11 měsíci +6

      You should have seen them when they got into the knockout round in the World Cup

    • @user-uh5kg8sm6r
      @user-uh5kg8sm6r Před 11 měsíci +1

      Besides Urawa, Avispa Gamba Bellmare and other clubs are very enthusiastic

  • @FootyAdventures
    @FootyAdventures Před 11 měsíci +26

    Nice that Hatate got a mention! He’s been unreal since he’s been in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @user-gc3qy4mq8z
    @user-gc3qy4mq8z Před 11 měsíci +5

    Jリーグ に 興味 頂いて ありがとうございます
    お陰様で Jリーグも 30周年 です
    楽しんで頂いてもらった ようで 良かったです 👍🏻
    また 他のチームも 観に来てくださいね

  • @user-zb1me5fj8m
    @user-zb1me5fj8m Před 11 měsíci +39

    I am a Kashima Antlers supporter. The second point is Chinen's goal. Chinen transferred from rival team Kawasaki this year in search of an opportunity to play. Midway through the season, he had been on the bench due to system changes, but he made it to the finish line for the first time in a long time. That made the goal performance crazy.

  • @starroots5668
    @starroots5668 Před 11 měsíci +4

    KUBO Takefusa (belonging to Real Sociedad) is one of FC Tokyo's academy graduates.

  • @neilbowers6956
    @neilbowers6956 Před 11 měsíci +83

    OMG! That opening match was insane! All that entertainment before the game kicks off. Then the first goal for FC Tokyo was amazing! You've witnessed something unbelievable there Ellis! Thank you for sharing this with your followers.

  • @N.I.S.C
    @N.I.S.C Před 10 měsíci +8

    bro im from latin america, and i heard some of the chants had the same rythm as ours... it felt like watching football from here with all the atmosphere . i wanna pick a team to cheer on now😂😂

  • @maxpondfield
    @maxpondfield Před 11 měsíci +28

    Thank you so much for putting the spotlight on the J-League.
    Considering that it’s still a relatively young league, I think it has tremendous potential to grow on the global stage.

  • @swansbear
    @swansbear Před 11 měsíci +35

    I’d say the J-League has arguably the best standard of football in Asia. Very technical. Lots of long passing sequences.
    Would be in the top 10 leagues in the world for quality too, up there with leagues in the Netherlands Belgium & Portugal

  • @haruharu4901
    @haruharu4901 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Thank you to coming to Japan!! From Iwata supporter!
    日本に来てくださってありがとうございます!!磐田サポーターより。

  • @matthewthompson5655
    @matthewthompson5655 Před 11 měsíci +43

    I’ve been living in Japan since last August and have been to a few J-League games. Such a different fan experience to the UK. Really recommend you watch a Vissel Kobe or Consadole Sapporo game ⚽️🇯🇵

    • @yangerjamir0906
      @yangerjamir0906 Před 11 měsíci

      Did you get to see Iniesta play? If so, how was his performance level?

    • @matthewthompson5655
      @matthewthompson5655 Před 10 měsíci

      @@yangerjamir0906 sadly both times he wasn’t even on the bench. Still bought the jersey though 🤣

    • @yangerjamir0906
      @yangerjamir0906 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@matthewthompson5655 that's a bummer..on the bright side, you got to experience football games in Japan.

  • @gjaxx
    @gjaxx Před 8 měsíci +4

    Instantly impressed by the food stalls outside the National Stadium... and then blown away by the light show. Pure spectacle

  • @Kechi783
    @Kechi783 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Kashiwa Reysol fan here, I was surprised that you came to watch the game vs Yokohama FC, because I was in the stand :D We lost 1-0 that game, And I was shocked when Ogawa (right now at NEC in the Dutch league) scored the PK, but our fans was not looking down, but cheered until the end. Thank you for mentioning Hosoya's name, as I can see him in Europe in the near future. Hope you come to Hitachidai again, and cheer for us again :)

  • @lucas-ys6uz
    @lucas-ys6uz Před 10 měsíci +16

    as the nephew of diego oliveira, very happy he gets recognized like, and be ive witnessed crazy the japanese atmosphere, as someone who is from brazil but has been in japan a bunch of times to watch football, it is one of the best experiences ive had, so sick, if you visit again, hope you visit the tokyo stadium, who knows you dont get a signed shirt also

  • @sakutaro9300
    @sakutaro9300 Před 11 měsíci +7

    日本の旅を楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。
    もし次にあなたが日本にやってくることがあれば、次は西日本エリアを巡って見る事をお勧めします。
    今後、長崎や広島に最先端のサッカー専用スタジアムが開場しますし、三部リーグでの長野対松本のダービーマッチは日本で一番熱狂的なダービーマッチの一つと言えます。
    We are glad you enjoyed your trip to Japan.
    If you ever come to Japan again, we recommend you visit the western Japan area next time you are in the country.
    In the future, state-of-the-art football stadiums will open in Nagasaki and Hiroshima, and the derby match between Nagano and Matsumoto in the Third Division is one of the most frenetic derby matches in Japan.

  • @sambrooks6103
    @sambrooks6103 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Excellent video. My uncle lives in Yokohama and took me to see them against Reysol (at Yokohama) it was an incredible experience. Fans are so passionate and the country is one of the best.

  • @shaunpierce4174
    @shaunpierce4174 Před 11 měsíci +33

    I went to the Gamba Osaka vs Yokohama FM game about 3 weeks ago, it was a terrific atmosphere. One thing I loved was at full time all the players who finished the game line-up in the centre circle and bow to the fans in appreciation of their support, it happens at every game, it's a pity we don't do it in England. I just remembered, at the end of the Gamba vs Yokohama game I went to, there was a scuffle between Gamba's coach and a supporter, the gamba fans were very unhappy that they'd lost 2-0 at home and were bottom of the table, punches were thrown.

    • @user-yh7vc3so5s
      @user-yh7vc3so5s Před 11 měsíci +1

      Urawa Reds is the most radical cheering team in Asia. In Japan, I often get into fights with supporters of opposing teams. The support is also very enthusiastic, spending money.

    • @Asrrrdcgyeekifvhd
      @Asrrrdcgyeekifvhd Před 8 měsíci

      @@user-yh7vc3so5s
      浦和のファンは少し頭がおかしい。

  • @laytonmorrison9056
    @laytonmorrison9056 Před 11 měsíci +124

    I've been studying abroad here in Tokyo since september, and knew just a little about the JLeague, and made it a goal of mine to see every team play live before I leave the country. Something you learn very quickly is just how passionate the fans are. Prematch, during, and postmatch, the energy I've felt around Japanese stadiums is unreal. It's a shame you didn't get to see an Urawa Red Diamonds game during your trip here. It's a widely known statement throughout the league that the team has the best fans in the league. They're the team I support (and who sent Nagoya's 77, Kasper Junker on loan to Nagoya) and the atmosphere in Saitama Stadium is one of the best I've ever experienced. Been trying to go to a Kashiwa game myself, but the tickets are incredibly hard to come by! Jealous you got to get to a game before I have. The soccer culture here is incredible, and I will dearly miss it when I go back to America!

    • @mms-ew9jr
      @mms-ew9jr Před 11 měsíci

      They have to sent 1 foreigner on loan, but yeah, Junker is better than Linssen or Schalk, those 2 almost never score.

  • @felixdb04
    @felixdb04 Před 11 měsíci +27

    You can see in Ellis’ face he is in dreamland, I would be the same, J-League is so much different then any other leagues in Europe but they go unnoticed, Ellis is giving them the attention they most certainly needed

  • @OlavoFJV
    @OlavoFJV Před 11 měsíci +22

    That's definitely a atmosphere I wouldn't expect in a football match in Japan.
    Pretty amazing!

  • @grh6666
    @grh6666 Před 11 měsíci +84

    The fan atmosphere in these games is nutty. Definitely putting a JLeague game on the to do list whenever I end up visiting Japan

    • @toshikaki5268
      @toshikaki5268 Před 11 měsíci +9

      Recommendation is to watch Urawa Reds games at Urawa home.

    • @Kechi783
      @Kechi783 Před 10 měsíci

      This is why I love watching the J league, the fans are always creates amazing atmosphere!

    • @miniman1221
      @miniman1221 Před 5 měsíci

      @@toshikaki5268I’m from Kawasaki so I don’t like marinos, but I must admit, they probably have one of the best fan atmosphere

  • @Eugene_es_nk
    @Eugene_es_nk Před 10 měsíci +5

    Japan will win the World Cup to make Asia proud cannot wait until that day arrive

  • @user-du8oe7cs6r
    @user-du8oe7cs6r Před 11 měsíci +13

    SO glad the J-league was finally covered on your CZcams! Definitely come see more games over here because since moving here last year I fully agree that Japanese games are so much more fun than the UK ones - not to mention they make the UK crowds sound quiet!! The mascots are also so fun and there's an annual competition where all fans vote for their favorite across all the leagues
    I'm biased - I support the team of the prefecture I live in, Nagasaki V-Varen - LET'S GO J1!

  • @clancey1717
    @clancey1717 Před 11 měsíci +15

    So hyped for you to cover the J league it doesnt get the love abroad it deserves big FC Tokyo fan really hope to experience it first hand some day

  • @brar1320
    @brar1320 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Japanese are some of the most wonderful people.
    Indian living in the US, I love them from both sides.

  • @jeremybrahm3326
    @jeremybrahm3326 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Took my parents to Yokohama F Marinos game (against Yokohama FC) when we were in Japan in April. They had a great time, eventually you need to see a baseball game, cause it is just different played in Japan versus the states.

  • @Pokefly236
    @Pokefly236 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Japanese football fans are so energetic and supportive of their team.

  • @manabu_sato
    @manabu_sato Před 11 měsíci +32

    I am a soccer fan in Japan. Your video gave me a fresh perspective as if I were a foreigner from overseas and experiencing Japan for the first time.
    It's been 30 years since J-League started and I found soccer exciting. I remember several games during the first year of J-League that I watched on TV. J-League quickly became so popular that it was almost impossible to get tickets for the games. And I was a college student at the time and had no money to buy tickets.
    How wonderful to have great soccer fans like you here! Thank you for sharing the 30th-anniversary J-League games and your experiences in Japan to the world.
    Personally, I am a Yokohama FC fan, so I am glad you picked up the Kashiwa vs Yokohama FC game.

  • @liamferrier829
    @liamferrier829 Před 11 měsíci +12

    I was lucky to see a Urawa Red Diamonds match a few years ago and the atmosphere is incredible

    • @JOKER-ij2cq
      @JOKER-ij2cq Před 11 měsíci

      Please come to see the Urawa game again!

    • @liamferrier829
      @liamferrier829 Před 11 měsíci

      @@JOKER-ij2cq I'm going to watch a Levian Cup match if I'm lucky

  • @philipdsoua563
    @philipdsoua563 Před 11 měsíci +11

    I would love to visit Japan, the people seem very nice and friendly and calm.

  • @Jayvees690
    @Jayvees690 Před 11 měsíci +216

    Japanese Football Culture is surely amazing and I have no words to describe how awesome the fans were especially the cheers. Even one of the stadiums is special too.

    • @awaydaysfootball
      @awaydaysfootball  Před 11 měsíci +12

      For sure. Unreal!

    • @philipdsoua563
      @philipdsoua563 Před 11 měsíci +4

      japanese people in general are cultured tbh

    • @user-yh7vc3so5s
      @user-yh7vc3so5s Před 11 měsíci +1

      Urawa Reds is the most radical cheering team in Asia. In Japan, I often get into fights with supporters of opposing teams. The support is also very enthusiastic, spending money.

  • @germa4249
    @germa4249 Před 11 měsíci +10

    I’ve been living in Kashima for almost a year now and I love how almost everyone in the city including me get to wear an Antlers jersey to work on matchdays and on Fridays before a Saturday home game

  • @konosaki
    @konosaki Před 9 měsíci +2

    According to Michal Mikic, a Croatian player who played for Hiroshima, the club I support, the J-League was perfectly run, salaries were paid correctly and there was no corruption.
    On the other hand, major differences exist with other major Asian leagues. Foreign investment is regulated and financial fair play is strictly enforced, resulting in a level of competition that is top in Asia, but is outstripped by clubs in China and the Middle East in terms of financial strength.
    There is no oil money here, and the lack of overwhelmingly well-funded clubs means that the race for the championship is unpredictable every year.
    In Europe, the image is similar to the 'Bundesliga without Bayern'.

  • @oceanstaiga5928
    @oceanstaiga5928 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Baseball and football are THE sports in high schools, there is regional and national competitions that are a big deal and many students attend for hone games. I’m not surprised that spills over into fan culture for both sports as adults.

  • @tyrnicl
    @tyrnicl Před 11 měsíci +7

    Superb content, I'm going to have to start following the J League now! The history of some of the league's most recognised players and the fanbases is fascinating.

  • @opasca8113
    @opasca8113 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Better atmosphere than in most Premier League games

  • @liammufc11
    @liammufc11 Před 11 měsíci +13

    Probably one of the best videos I've seen you do on this channel. Japan is right at the top of my bucket list of countries to go to some day. Just think it would be a amazing experience. This video certainly adds credibility to that thought. Great video.

  • @ShogunSCOOTER
    @ShogunSCOOTER Před 11 měsíci +5

    Arsene Wenger managed Nagoya for a season, right before he came to Arsenal.

  • @johnrogers2826
    @johnrogers2826 Před 11 měsíci +25

    I'm so glad you're showcasing J-League. I've been watching for several years and it's freaking great. Kawasaki and Sapporo are my teams. Thanks dude!

    • @user-yh7vc3so5s
      @user-yh7vc3so5s Před 11 měsíci

      Urawa Reds is the most radical cheering team in Asia. In Japan, I often get into fights with supporters of opposing teams. The support is also very enthusiastic, spending money.

  • @yuweishan8308
    @yuweishan8308 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Have been watching J League since the first year! Thanks for showcasing the best Asian league in your video. Kawasaki is always my love. Hope see you again soon

  • @stuartpettis2452
    @stuartpettis2452 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Great video ... loved the coverage of the great fan sections and food options outside the stadiums. I've added J-League to my bucket list of soccer experiences.

  • @itsawaffle2692
    @itsawaffle2692 Před 11 měsíci +15

    WOW! Those fans are awesome! The glow sticks, the lights tracing the pitch, the pregame, the drones, the light show, the noise. Just wow

    • @user-yh7vc3so5s
      @user-yh7vc3so5s Před 11 měsíci

      Urawa Reds is the most radical cheering team in Asia. In Japan, I often get into fights with supporters of opposing teams. The support is also very enthusiastic, spending money.

    • @user-gz9zp3df1s
      @user-gz9zp3df1s Před 11 měsíci

      @@user-yh7vc3so5s
      浦和サポ落ち着けw

  • @Ares14
    @Ares14 Před 11 měsíci +13

    Japanese football and baseball culture is fantastic... they love their sports!

  • @simajayaredevil
    @simajayaredevil Před 8 měsíci +3

    I have followed J League for few years, Frontale is my favorite J League team. The fans are passionate though some of the stadiums are quite small, the atmosphere is always great.

  • @football_edits298
    @football_edits298 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Absolutely amazing Japan is country i have always wanted to visit because of its culture and this translates to an amazing soccer atmosphere full of theatre , respect and colour English clubs could learn something here KRO

  • @garethwesleyevans
    @garethwesleyevans Před 11 měsíci +2

    Brilliant video as always! Congrats on this season going so well for you. I really hope your channel blows up soon!

  • @yudamuhammad25
    @yudamuhammad25 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Hitachi dai stadium kashiwa athmosphere is unique, not really massive stadium but the amazing athmosphere is unreal

  • @KempiXI
    @KempiXI Před 11 měsíci +26

    What a video. What a guy 👊🏼 Congrats on all your achievement this year mate!! 🎉

    • @user-yh7vc3so5s
      @user-yh7vc3so5s Před 11 měsíci +1

      Urawa Reds is the most radical cheering team in Asia. In Japan, I often get into fights with supporters of opposing teams. The support is also very enthusiastic, spending money.

  • @user-bw9qu2nz3e
    @user-bw9qu2nz3e Před 11 měsíci +4

    Players such as Hiroki Sakai, Junya Ito and Kosuke Nakamura also played for Kashiwa Reysol.
    In addition, Ballon d'Or winner Stoichkov was once a member of the club.
    Thanks for coming to watch the J-League. It's a league of passionate supporters, isn't it?
    Definitely come and play in Kashiwa again.

  • @ogrigorigoi
    @ogrigorigoi Před 11 měsíci +2

    Kawasaki is where Mitoma used to play for.
    Tokyo is where take Kubo used to play for.

  • @user-fj5et2hj3m
    @user-fj5et2hj3m Před 11 měsíci +1

    Welcome to Japan.
    Japan has a lof of Premier League Supporter(I think 5 years ago they are LaLiga supporter).
    J leagues supporter and Premier League Supporter are fighting recently on the internet,

  • @zsutton6687
    @zsutton6687 Před 11 měsíci +10

    I have been to Japan twice and absolutely love it man. My friend and neighbor I grew up with is Japanese and his mother still has family there so I got to go back with him. Videos are awesome man and you did a great job of detailing the fans and their passion. I was blown away by the fans and the support when we went to a game in Yokohama. Love the content man and we appreciate you being genuinely grateful for everything you get to do. Thanks for being you dude you truly kick ass.

  • @ibaatu72
    @ibaatu72 Před 11 měsíci +13

    Thanks for coming and sharing our J-league man! I wanted you to experience food in the stadium, they are not just simple hotdogs, every team is really organizing various food trucks and I would say that is marvelous! Some of the fans are coming to the lunch, not watching the game sometimes haha

    • @huaiwei
      @huaiwei Před 11 měsíci

      Reminds me of the marvelous food sold at Shinkansen stations, which are often regionally unique too! 🥰

  • @WeAreHull1904
    @WeAreHull1904 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Unreal achievement this, love the vids mate!

  • @drift3426
    @drift3426 Před měsícem

    watched my first J league games in the 2nd and 3rd matchweeks this season, manages to be both chill and entertaining which is perfect

  • @paul2200
    @paul2200 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Hey Ellis, I support, such as you Porto as my second team and during my holiday here in Portugal I visited, thanks to your Video the stadium in Braga (and even bought a Shirt) It was phenomenal. Thanks and keep going with your great content

  • @1978MPCCPM
    @1978MPCCPM Před 11 měsíci +4

    Man, this was a great video. What an amazing experience! Ever think all your hard work would lead to such an amazing experience?

  • @jordanmorris8276
    @jordanmorris8276 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Amazing video mate! Thanks for the insight into the J league, looks amazing would love to go to a game one day! Keep up the good work 👏🏻

  • @Mrmayhembsc
    @Mrmayhembsc Před 11 měsíci +2

    This is one of the reason I love your channel. I never would know how amazing japenes football is in person. Wow very loud vocal and great atmospheres. Adds to the list of place I need to go to haha. You still need to do a utrecht game though :P

  • @canarycatchup
    @canarycatchup Před 11 měsíci +3

    This video is brilliant. The atmospheres are so so good.

  • @DS-tx7vp
    @DS-tx7vp Před 11 měsíci +3

    welcome to kashima antlers!!!🦌🦌🦌

  • @KingDomsKingdom85
    @KingDomsKingdom85 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Japan doing big things in matchday experiences by the looks of it. Massive respect to the J League and the good people of Japan.

  • @stonesdon
    @stonesdon Před 11 měsíci +2

    These away days just keep getting better man!

  • @brother44444
    @brother44444 Před 11 měsíci +6

    that striker yuma suzuki had a great spell in belgium last time he went abroad, was the league's top scorer if i remember correctly. he went back to japan for some reason but he can totally make it in europe and i reckon he could start for leeds no problem

  • @madslorenzen1837
    @madslorenzen1837 Před 11 měsíci +3

    This is great. Personally i like that you showcase the different fanculture, ie. here how the players go to the fans before the match for example.

  • @wlrwilly
    @wlrwilly Před 10 měsíci

    Seeing you grow as a channel is amazing man. This season has been great

  • @bigdoghaveit
    @bigdoghaveit Před 11 měsíci +6

    What amazing fans and great stadiums and you couldn’t even see any police And very few Stewart in the ground

  • @user-ix5bx5hy3f
    @user-ix5bx5hy3f Před 11 měsíci +5

    Football is the most popular sport among Japanese children. I'm Japanese, but baseball was overtaken by football more than 10 years ago. Don't be deceived by some foreigners who say they have the wrong knowledge from 20 years ago.

  • @BigRice21
    @BigRice21 Před 11 měsíci +33

    WOW! J League doing this for you can really tell you how popular you are in Japan. Cant wait for you to get invited to more leagues, hopefully they let you in Argentina and/or Brazil.

    • @user-yh7vc3so5s
      @user-yh7vc3so5s Před 11 měsíci +3

      Urawa Reds is the most radical cheering team in Asia. In Japan, I often get into fights with supporters of opposing teams. The support is also very enthusiastic, spending money.

    • @user-xl4ub4kz2n
      @user-xl4ub4kz2n Před 11 měsíci +1

      その通りです。

    • @AbdulKarim-jq6up
      @AbdulKarim-jq6up Před 8 měsíci

      @awaydays

  • @frenchgoalieguy
    @frenchgoalieguy Před 8 měsíci

    This was fun to watch! Thank you.

  • @mst6085
    @mst6085 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Big up to you Ellis! Have been following your channel for a while now, and seems like you exploded last few months.

  • @Southie.
    @Southie. Před 11 měsíci +3

    Belting video Ellis, as a fellow Leeds fan you’ve obviously been employed to headhunt a new team for us in the EFL 😂
    Great video and love seen fans enjoying a game as much as you do 🫡

  • @leddystreams3986
    @leddystreams3986 Před 11 měsíci +7

    One thing I've noticed, is the Japanese folk tend to let themself enjoy it, if you get what i mean, like they fully get involved whilst us Brits feel like its embarrassing to just have fun.

  • @the3aboud
    @the3aboud Před 11 měsíci +1

    Another brilliant season where you've levelled up again! Loving the progress

  • @alexaguirre8079
    @alexaguirre8079 Před 11 měsíci +4

    My favorite J-League club is my family's hometown Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo! So happy that they've finally been broadcasting the games on their CZcams page.

  • @imcaiq
    @imcaiq Před 11 měsíci +3

    Football in Japan is amazing

  • @gangrel_76
    @gangrel_76 Před 11 měsíci +4

    One thing I've noticed from this is that the editing has gone to a completely different level of quality! Congrats on this trip Ellis!

  • @willbertdafrog4581
    @willbertdafrog4581 Před 7 měsíci

    That looked amazing. I’ve been watching a few J league games recently and loving it.

  • @OnTheHeadFootballLive
    @OnTheHeadFootballLive Před 11 měsíci +3

    Loving that its a longer video, Japan looks insane 🔥

  • @ashooaway
    @ashooaway Před 11 měsíci +10

    Yokohoma FC are the team I support in the J-League after a great FIFA realistic road to champions league so considering how dreadful the season has been for us I was really really happy with the scoreline.
    Thank you for vlogging the culture for us to look back on fondly 🍻

    • @user-lg2sr1os6f
      @user-lg2sr1os6f Před 11 měsíci

      I never thought I would see Yokohama FC supporters in this comment section.
      Where are you from?

  • @pablonavarro8201
    @pablonavarro8201 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video, and really fantastic to watch :)

  • @rayvanwayenburg998
    @rayvanwayenburg998 Před 8 měsíci +1

    The whole experience of going to a J League match is so enjoyable. The fans are incredibly supportive but polite. The singing is deafening and I really love the way both teams bow to all the stands after the match. The mascots are amazing too!

  • @danielhawkins8836
    @danielhawkins8836 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Very jealous! Looks absolutely incredible. Yet another reason to go to Japan! I'd probably take an umbrella though haha

  • @RapeeronikWWE
    @RapeeronikWWE Před 10 měsíci +2

    WOW! This is amazing. didnt knew about japanese football culture until now and omg the atmosphere in there is amazing.

  • @benshadlock8969
    @benshadlock8969 Před 11 měsíci +2

    class this, definetly top 2 vlogs from japan!

  • @xredzVR
    @xredzVR Před 11 měsíci +2

    As a FC Porto fan, i find it outrageous that we wasted a talented player as Nakajima also the ambience in the FC Tokyo pre mach and match was amazing

  • @gotohitachidai8
    @gotohitachidai8 Před 11 měsíci +64

    Thank you for watching J.League and coming our stadium! I hope the people in the world will get to know J.League and Kashiwa Reysol.
    We are always waiting for your coming to Japan again.

    • @wille3573
      @wille3573 Před 11 měsíci

      Yeah know that y’all’s teams are so new y’all try and steal YNWA from Liverpool 😂😂 poverty league

    • @brother44444
      @brother44444 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@wille3573 $tfu clown

    • @strekerpot5602
      @strekerpot5602 Před 11 měsíci +5

      @@wille3573 YNWA isn't just sung in Liverpool, there are plenty of other clubs in Europe that sing it, like Dortmund, Celtic, Bruges,.... So what's wrong with the Japanese using it too?

    • @wille3573
      @wille3573 Před 11 měsíci

      @@strekerpot5602 Liverpool was the original, Celtic and BVB took it from them

    • @ChillCR
      @ChillCR Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@wille3573 Man you should be proud that other teams use the YNWA