As Japan welcomes back its women's soccer team from their world cup triumph, Nadeshiko fever grips the nation. While the team's victory is sure to spur women's interest in soccer, it has also inspired the nation's merchants. From sushi restaurants to department stores, special celebratory offers are the order of the day.
Sponichi Annex reports that Nadeshiko Sushi in Akihabara (which existed long before the women's team was dubbed Nadeshiko) has been supporting the women's team since it began kicking butt around the middle of the tournament. While the team battled it out on the field, the staff of the restaurant proudly wore its colors and when they won, the sushiya celebrated by dropping their ¥980 set meals to ¥700. In nearby Kanda, Izakaya Nadeshiko also discounted its sashimi set from ¥1,200 to ¥600. The izakaya naturally benefited from its name, as it popped up in online searches for the women's soccer team's name.
Over in konbini land, Family Mart is selling commemorative goods and holding a special thanks sale in honor of the Nadeshiko team up until July 25. Customers who buy items such as beer get entered into a lottery to win prizes.