Came across this story, and was deeply moved. Respect, and love to these people. <3

Look at the bond the team and the fans have. You can't buy that. <3

I dont think there has ever been a more rapid and sucessful development of football anywhere in the world then Japan.

20-25 years ago, Japan and football had no real co relation.. there was no domestic league.. the national team hardly won anything. everything changed when they won the Asian cup in 1992. since then..Japan have 4 asian cup titles in 7 appearances. 4 world cup appearances, and many notable victories. now theres a league with quite easily the highest attendences in all of Asia.. with many AFC Champions league winners to the league's belt.

The nation's football atmosphere is so good, it has hosted multiple club world cups(6) and even a world cup in 2002.

all in the space of 20 years. i wish i was Japanese cause if your a football fan out there the excitement ever reaches an end. on any level!

And not even a natural disaster can break there spirits. #Respect.

This is the true essence of football. May money never corrupt this.