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Japan's Ambassador Thanks Mexican Fans, Goes Viral Asking for Support for Mexico
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Japan's Ambassador Thanks Mexican Fans, Goes Viral Asking for Support for Mexico

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Japanese ambassador to Mexico expressed gratitude for the support shown to Japan's national team during the World Cup.
  • He pledged reciprocal support for the Mexican team in the upcoming stages of the tournament.
  • Embassy staff also showed solidarity with Mexico, wearing the national team's colors and waving flags.

The Japanese ambassador to Mexico has gone viral for his heartfelt message of thanks to Mexican fans who supported Japan's national team during the World Cup. Following Japan's elimination from the tournament on June 29, the ambassador shared a video on social media expressing deep gratitude for the symbolic adoption of the Asian team by local fans, particularly during matches held in Monterrey.

"Unfortunately, the Japanese national team was unable to win today's match," the diplomat stated in the video, adding, "We are very grateful for the support you have given us." He then pledged his and Japan's full support for the Mexican national team in the next stages, wishing them success in the international competition.

Unfortunately, the Japanese national team was unable to win today's match. We are very grateful for the support you have given us.

— Japanese Ambassador to MexicoIn a viral video expressing gratitude to Mexican fans.

This display of institutional affection extended beyond the ambassador. Embassy staff in Mexico also joined in, appearing in a separate video wearing the Mexican team's green jersey, sporting traditional hats, and waving small Mexican flags. Their message was clear: full support for the host country.

Thank you very much Mexico for supporting the Japanese National Team 🇯🇵 in this World Cup 🙏 Now it's time to support Mexico with everything! 🇲🇽

— Japanese Ambassador to MexicoAccompanying a social media post with a video of embassy staff.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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