1986 FIFA World Cup the logo an unofficial motto was adopted: "El Mundo Unido por Un Balón" ("The World United by a Ball"). The official mascot of the 1986 World Cup was "Pique", a jalapeño pepper, characteristic of Mexican cuisine, with a moustache, a Colimote sombrero, and Mexican football team colours. Its name comes from "picante", Spanish for spicy, and was also a pun on the "PK" abbreviation of the football term penalty kick. The character caused a degree of controversy within Mexico for its ethnic stereotypes. Three teams qualified for the World Cup for the first time: Canada, Denmark and Iraq. Canada clinched
1985 in Japan the 1985 Asian Judo Championships and topped the medals table with the most gold and overall total medals tied with China. In rugby union, Ireland toured Japan. In swimming, Japan hosted the first Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. In tennis, Japan hosted the 1985 Federation Cup, won by Czechoslovakia. 1985 in Japan Events in the year 1985 in Japan. It corresponds to Shōwa 60 (昭和60年) in the Japanese calendar. For the year in anime, see 1985 in anime. In film, "Gray Sunset" won the Best film award at the Japan Academy Prize, "Ran" won Best film at the Blue Ribbon Awards,