Nagoya Grampus is a historic and respected club in the Japanese J1 League, based in the city of Nagoya. The team's home is the modern Toyota Stadium, a world-class arena that hosts their matches. Founded in 1939 as the Toyota Motor SC, the club became Nagoya Grampus Eight upon entering the J.League and later simplified to Grampus. The club's name and mascot draw from the city's symbol, the grampus whale. Owned by Toyota, the club has a storied past, with its peak era arriving under the management of Arsène Wenger in the mid-1990s, when they won the Emperor's Cup and laid foundations for attractive football. A more recent golden period saw them win the J1 League title in 2010 under Dragan Stojković. The modern Grampus, often managed by former star Stojković until recently, has been a tough opponent known for defensive solidity and moments of individual brilliance from players like Mu Kanazaki. The supporters are loyal and fill Toyota Stadium with a steady, unwavering presence. Nagoya Grampus is a club with deep roots and a proud history in Japanese football.