Soccer Fans In Tokyo Delighted At Japanese Team's Victory

Soccer fans in Tokyo delighted at Japanese team's victory

Soccer fans in Tokyo cheered loudly when Japan beat Spain in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The victory secured Japan's advance to the knockout stage.

About 420 supporters gathered at a viewing venue in Tokyo's Minato Ward to watch the crucial match early on Friday morning. The game would determine whether Japan's Samurai Blue team would advance or drop out.

Soccer Fans Pray For Japan's Victory At Shrine Of 3-legged Crow

Soccer fans pray for Japan's victory at shrine of 3-legged crow

Fans and supporters of the Japan squad are praying for the team's victory in the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at a shrine which features the symbol of the Japan Football Association.

The symbol is a three-legged crow named "Yatagarasu." It is associated with the Kumano Kotai Shrine in the town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture.

Fifa: Japan Leaves Changing Room 'spotless' After 'historic Victory'

FIFA: Japan leaves changing room 'spotless' after 'historic victory'

The world governing body for soccer, FIFA, has thanked Japan's national squad and Japanese supporters for cleaning up a changing room and the stadium at the World Cup in Qatar.

FIFA posted on Twitter on Thursday a picture of the room used by the Japanese team, known as Samurai Blue. The room looks tidy and towels are neatly folded.

Nintendo Seals Court Victory Against Knock-off 'mario Kart' Tour Company

Nintendo seals court victory against knock-off 'Mario Kart' tour company

A judge has confirmed Nintendo's court victory over a go-kart company that did Mario Kart-themed tours on the streets of Tokyo, Engadget Japan reports. Early this, year, MariCar (now branded as Street Kart) was ordered to pay Nintendo $50 million yen ($483,000) for violating its IP rights. The company appealed, but Japan's Supreme Court dismissed it, upholding Nintendo's earlier win.

Nintendo first sued Mari Mobility, aka MariCar, back in 2017. Other companies offered similar tours, but MariCar's IP breach was particularly noticeable because it let drivers dress up as Mario Kart characters. Nintendo also felt its name could be sullied by safety issues, which proved to be a valid concern after several accidents.

Japan's Business Leaders React To Biden Victory

Japan's business leaders react to Biden victory

Japanese business leaders are urging US President-Elect Joe Biden to restore international order.

The Chairman of the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, called in a statement for close cooperation between the new governments of Japan and the United States, and further improvement in bilateral relations.

Japan Reacts To Biden Victory

Japan reacts to Biden victory

The transition to a new US administration will have worldwide implications. People in Japan have been speaking about their expectations for the next president's handling of global issues.

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide was among world leaders who congratulated Biden. On Twitter, Suga wrote that he's looking forward to further strengthening the US-Japan alliance.

Abductees' Relatives Comment On Biden's Victory

Abductees' relatives comment on Biden's victory

Relatives of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea have commented on Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential election.

Eighty-two-year-old Iizuka Shigeo, whose sister Taguchi Yaeko was abducted by the North, said the relatives have met President Donald Trump and two former US presidents, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and sought their help in resolving the issue.