The Japan women's national football team originally sought to pull out from the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup due to the devastating earthquake which caused the cancellation of the Nadeshiko League, but ultimately didn't. Eventually, the Japanese Nadeshiko, from this catastrophic background, conquered entire of the tournament, losing only one game in their glorious journey that was hailed as the greatest giant-killing ever in any major football competitions, the team also raised a banner to thank the fans for supporting them following its victory in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final.