Octopus Balls, Mascots and Samba: Japan's Fan Culture
On Saturday, Vissel Kobe beat Yokohama F. Marinos in a 3-3 thriller to win the Japanese Super Cup. The game went into penalties and at one point the two teams missed 9 penalties in a row. But the game played second fiddle to many of the fans in attendance. With the new season around the corner, we explore Japan's Mascot Election and find out what else makes Japanese fan culture special. Guest: Dan Orlowitz (@aishiterutokyo), Sports Writer at the Japan Times Follow us: On Twitter: @FT_podcast_ www.FootballTodayPodcast.com Music provided by: Poddington Bear (Sepia, Refraction) a Celestial Aeon Project
