On June 15, 2026, Taiwanese media TVBS reported that Japan drew with the Netherlands in the Soccer World Cup (W杯), and excited Japanese supporters rushed to Shibuya Scramble Crossing to celebrate. The article first reviewed the match, stating that Japan was initially scored on in the 6th minute of the second half by a header from Van Dijk, the Dutch captain and center-back, but quickly equalized in the 12th minute with a goal from Keito Nakamura. Although the Netherlands regained the lead in the 19th minute with a goal from forward Summerville, Japan equalized again in the 43rd minute, just before additional time, with a header from Daichi Kamada, ultimately resulting in a 2-2 draw. It then introduced reports from Japanese media, stating that despite the 5:00 AM JST kickoff time on the 15th, nearly 200 supporters gathered at a sports bar in Shibuya. Furthermore, as Japan equalized at the last minute, the excitement of the supporters reached its peak, and after the match, they gathered at Shibuya Scramble Crossing, shouting "Nippon! Nippon!" in jubilation. Videos capturing the scene spread on SNS platform X, and Facebook's Taiwan-facing Japan information page "Like Japan" also described and reported the scene as "a rare moment when Japanese people uncharacteristically do not follow rules." The article also introduced comments from Japanese supporters interviewed by Japanese media. A company employee in their 50s said, "I took the day off work today. I came to Shibuya on the last train and watched the match at a bar." A company employee in their 30s also revealed, "I took the morning off to come watch the game. I'm about to get ready to go back to work." (Edited and translated by Kawajiri)

渋谷7時15分。
色々な意見はあろうが、信号が点滅すれば一目散に退散し、少なくとも警察との連携はほぼ完璧に出来ていた。#W杯 pic.twitter.com/wtID1UR69v

— 鹿野　淳 (@sikappe) June 14, 2026