| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | american football | Japan | Less popular compared to baseball and soccer | 1 |
| 2 | football/soccer | Japan | Interest in the sport, but not as fervent as in some African or South American countries | 1 |
| 3 | soccer | Japan | Popular, but not at the same level of national obsession as in Brazil | 1 |
| 4 | soccer | Japan | Less popular, not as widely followed or played | 1 |
| 5 | soccer (football) | Japan | Youth often play soccer for school teams and clubs | 1 |