Share This Article Last updated: June 30, 2026 The wait is officially over, the opening ceremony has wrapped up, and the world’s biggest sporting event is finally underway!Japan’s national soccer team has a famous nickname: “Samurai Blue.” But here is a curious mystery. Japan’s flag is strictly red and white, so why does the team wear bright blue? The answer is one of the most beloved stories in Japanese sports. “#FIFAWorldCup The Opening Ceremony has wrapped up! 👏Up next at 4:00: The opening match between host nation 🇲🇽Mexico and 🇿🇦South Africa!Catch the live broadcast on DAZN and NHK General!📺 The … Continue reading Japan Now! Why Are They “Blue”? Japan is Buzzing as the World Cup Kicks Off! 🇯🇵 (6/11)