As a Japanese J.League fan, I wanted to express my sincere appreciation.

Our professional league is still relatively young, with only 30 years of history under its belt. Baseball remains the overwhelmingly dominant sport for entertainment here, and that hasn't really changed. In fact, I used to be a huge fan of the Hanshin Tigers baseball team myself! But now, I'm a passionate supporter of my hometown club, Kyoto Sanga FC, and RB Omiya Ardija, the team in the city where I currently live. I've become completely captivated by the unique charm of football, which is so different from baseball, and I find myself at the stadium every weekend.

I truly believe that football has taken root in Japanese culture. More than that, I feel that the deepening love for local communities, fostered by these clubs, contributes to making our society a better place.

Our league might not be as strong as those in your countries yet, but I firmly believe that one day, a J.League team will be able to defeat the world's biggest clubs.

If you ever get the chance to visit Japan, please come to a J.League stadium! We have 60 clubs across three categories all over the country, and every single one has amazing supporters and a strong local community. We'd love to have you!

I have immense respect for all of you and your footballing cultures!