Grief in Full Sight: The Unlikely Heroes of Noah Woods' Tribute As I watched the Premier League match between Everton and Ipswich Town on Saturday, something unexpected caught my eye.
Players and fans alike paid tribute to three year old Noah Woods, whose tragic story had unfolded just a few days prior in Suffolk.
What struck me was not only the outpouring of sympathy but also the peculiar way it intersected with Japan's own culture of fandom.