1986 FIFA World Cup first nation to host two World Cups. This second World Cup in Mexico came 16 years after the first one in 1970. A severe earthquake in September 1985, eight months before the tournament, cast doubt over Mexico's ability to organize the event, but the stadia were not affected and it was decided to go ahead with the preparations. As 1986 had been declared the International Year of Peace by the United Nations, the advertising boards of all the stadia displayed the FIFA and United Nations logos along with the legend "Football for Peace – Peace Year". For the design of
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,