Matsuyama is a city located on the island of Shikoku, and is known for its historic castle, hot springs, and literary history.

Niigata is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its delicious seafood, sake, and snow festivals.

The Japanese women's national soccer team, also known as the Nadeshiko Japan, won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011 and has been a dominant force in women's soccer.