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Manga-style comparison of American and Japanese football culture, featuring a Texas football player under Friday night stadium lights and a Japanese football player representing the X-League. The illustration highlights differences in high school, college, corporate football, and game-day traditions.

Japanese vs. American Football Culture: More Similar Than You Think?

From Friday Night Lights in Texas to Japan's X-League and Koshien Bowl, discover how two countries have developed different traditions around the same sport, from a former Texas football player's perspective.

Mike Viscusi

2 hours ago12 min read

Illustration of Japanese American football players facing off on the field, representing Japan's X-League and X Premier, with the headline “Does Japan Have an NFL?”

Does Japan Have an NFL? Understanding American Football in Japan

Japan doesn't have its own NFL franchise, but it has a surprisingly rich American football history. Discover the X-League, college football traditions, and the possibility of the NFL returning to Tokyo.

Mike Viscusi

5 hours ago7 min read