Congratulations to Japan for beating Germany at the football World Cup last night.
I sat up and listened to the commentary of the match. And I noticed something interesting.
I got very emotionally involved in the match, pumping my fist in joy when Japan scored and getting nervous when Germany attacked. Until now, I have only become emotionally involved for my club side, Celtic, and my home country, Scotland.
It is about 19 years since I first came to Japan. Now I am finally turning Japanese. I wonder what caused the change in my attitude. Was it having a son here, who will probably identify more with Japan than with Scotland? Did I finally eat so many Meiji chocolate covered almonds that it has affected my d.n.a.?
Gambare, Nihon!
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