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

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!

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

Crazy atmosphere for such a young league. Mad respect.

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.

The Japan fans were class at the World Cup 🇯🇵

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

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

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🙌

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

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.

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😂😂

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

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

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

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。

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.

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.

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

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 ⚽️🇯🇵

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.

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

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. 👏🏼❤🇯🇵🇲🇽

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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 👏🏻

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

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.

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.

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

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 :)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

SO glad the J-league was finally covered on your RU-vid! 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!

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.

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.

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

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

Loving that its a longer video, Japan looks insane 🔥

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

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

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

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

Unreal achievement this, love the vids mate!

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.

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 🫡

Visited Japan in april, unbelievable country and even managed to catch a footy match. Glad to see you've experienced it too Ellis! Nothing on Wrexhams mighty Cae Ras though

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

These away days just keep getting better man!

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.

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!

Welcome to Japan! Thanks for nice report. In fuct I have never been to our National Stadium. Maybe I should go see how it's like in person. Looks so much fun. 😄👍

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!

great video Ellis. Cant wait too see what you have in store for 23/24!

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.

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

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

Your Japan videos have been my most enjoyable content of yours. And that’s saying something cause I enjoy all your football shirt hunting, awaydays, guest football shopping videos. Japan has such a great culture and looks amazing. Shame you didn’t have a partner in crime to enjoy it with

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 🍻

Such amazing atmospheres , this is why I love football

class this, definetly top 2 vlogs from japan!

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!

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

With all the stuff you've done this year I was hoping you would go to Japan. What an experience! I'm very happy for you

Nice recap. I went to the exact 3 games that weekend, but sat at opposite stands in all cases.

Welcome to Kashiwa, my home😊 Food quality in every Jleague stadium is top quality. Hope you come back and enjoy other places as well.

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.

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

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

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 RU-vid page.

The best video you have ever done. And the Japanese fans wow. Brilliant from every single team you saw

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

Great video again - as you kept on saying it’s unbelievable Jeff 😝

You've come a long way fella, excellent videos!

Que estadiazos! What a stadiums! I would love to go once, from Mexico 🇲🇽

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.

Awesome video!! 30 minutes of football glory. I hope you can Come to Mexico to the champion of champions match!

Tifo and Support so similiar to european one. A bit like in Italy, France or Germany. But it seems like they have their own style if it comes to cheers and rhythm. Interesting to watch. J League will be on my bucket list as well now!

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.

Better atmosphere than in most Premier League games

thanks for another great season of videos

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

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

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

Upwards and onwards, what a season it has been. I look forward to next season.

Unbelievable great Video, thank you, Ellis!

19:53 Bowing and respect are huge parts of Japanese culture. Train guards bow to a carriage before doing a ticket check as well