Jun 20 (NHK) - Japanese soccer fans have been celebrating their national squad's 2-1 win over Colombia in its first group match in the World Cup finals.
In Tokyo's Shibuya district, hordes of fans sporting replica uniforms exchanged high fives as they passed a crossing near a railway station.
About 100 police officers were mobilized to handle the crowd. Officers urged the pedestrians not to stop on the intersection.
A woman on her way back from a public viewing event said Japan's teamwork is getting better.
A man said Yuya Osako, who scored the winner, was "just great." A boy said he wants Japan to beat Senegal and reach the knockout stage.
In downtown Osaka, many people chanted the names of the players.
A man said he was impressed by Shinji Kagawa's early opening goal, which he scored from a penalty, and that he wants the squad to do their best in the coming matches.
As of midnight Tuesday, there had been no report of football-related disturbances.
Source: ANNnewsCH
