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.

In Japan, there is a sport called bo-taoshi that involves two teams trying to knock down each other's pole.

The Heian period, which lasted from the 8th to the 12th century, was a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in Japan.