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Japan’s Women’s World Cup Champions Arrive Home To a Hero’s Welcome

Japan's Women's World Cup Champions Arrive Home To a Hero's Welcome

's World Cup winning team presents the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy to Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan. (Credit: AP)

The Japanese world champions have returned home. Team Japan, who won the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2012 two days ago, have arrived to a hero’s welcome. Thousands of flag-waving Japanese waited for the team’s arrival at Narita International Airport and when the team finally got out, thunderous applause and cheers greeted them. Japan beat the USA in the Women’s World Cup final via penalty shootout.

People all over the Japan and the rest of the world have praised the team for giving Japan inspiration in difficult times. The country is still reeling from the effects of March 11 and this victory is seen not only as an inspiration but also a testament to the Japanese people’s resilience.

With the FIFA Women’s World Cup gold medals dangling from their necks and the FIFA trophy in hand, the players shared another joyful moment as they ran the gauntlet of fans before stepping onto a waiting bus.

The women’s team goes by the name “,” a pink mountain flower that symbolizes beauty and strength.

Note: Congratulations. You deserve it more than anybody else. You are an inspiration to all of us. May we learn from your resilience, determination and spirit!

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