Sport in Japan Professional organizations Professional organizations

| Favorite_professional_sport | _2005 | _2008 | _2011 | _2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball ( Nippon Professional Baseball ) | 51.7% | 48.8% | 45.1% | 44.9% |
| Football ( J. League ) | 22.8% | 21.8% | 28.9% | 31.2% |
| Golf ( Japan Golf Tour ) | 16.9% | 16.3% | 19.9% | 16.5% |
| Sumo | 17.1% | 19.3% | 15.1% | 16.3% |
| Boxing | 7.8% | 8.9% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Motor racing | 6.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 7.6% |
| Puroresu | 4.2% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Others | 8.0% | 6.0% | 5.7% | 4.2% |