Thank you Mike. I know that Japanese cuisine comprehends loads of dishes besides sushi, but what people eat the most here is definitely rolls and nigiris.  

I've looked up for the two dishes you mentioned and actually I have already tried Okonomiyaki, despite not knowing it was called like that. However, I tried in when I was in New Zealand, since in Italy no Japanese restaurant has it in its menu. 

I wish I had the chance to visit Japan sometime, to check it out myself. 

As an Italian, I do eat pasta almost every day, especially at lunch time. It's a healthy meal, as well as very tasty, so why shouldn't I eat it often? Moreover, we have such a wide rage of sauces to add that we do never get bored of it.

As far as football is concerned, that is a stereotype, as many italians (like me!) do not even like football.