The Japan Professional Football League, also known as the J.League, was founded in 1992 and has become one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in Asia.

The Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a famous example of Japanese Buddhist architecture.

The Yokohama F. Marinos, a professional soccer team based in Yokohama, is one of the most successful teams in the J.League, having won several championships.