1/21 Training
On the 10th day of the Okinawa Itoman Camp, the players worked up a sweat with two training sessions, morning and afternoon. The morning session was a full-team practice at Nishizaki Athletic Stadium, and the afternoon was group-specific training.
The morning practice consisted of high-intensity drills using the ball. After warming up and sprinting, training began focusing on the movement of the third player while repeatedly performing pass & move exercises. The coach Rikizo MATSUHASHI’s voice echoed across the training ground: "Pass accurately. However, it’s not enough to just be fast; slow passes are also acceptable if they have intent."
In the subsequent one-on-one drills, the number of players increased from 2 vs 1 to 3 vs 2 and then 4 vs 3, while the width was also expanded accordingly to make the players aware of the speed of switching between offense and defense. Finally, the morning group training concluded with a game-style drill where new balls were continuously supplied by the coach without breaks whenever the ball went out of bounds.
In the afternoon, the players worked on menus tailored to each individual, concluding the day's training.
"Curious Questions for the Players"
vol.3 Teruhito NAKAGAWA
The project "Curious Questions for the Players" involves posing questions collected from the 2026 season OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP members to the players. This time, the "Curious Questions" feature stars Teruhito NAKAGAWA, who has many routines and a particularly strong sense of commitment. We conducted a direct interview on the questions that caught our attention.
* Please note that some of the questions we received have been edited or revised for formatting reasons. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Q: What skincare products do you use? (Handle name: Piikawa)
A: I use various products, but at the training ground, I use a wide range of care items from Job's tears to Dior.
Q. Please tell us your favorite perfume. (Handle name: Takky & Momo)
A. I'll have to keep that a secret (laughs).
Q. How often do you go to the hair salon? Your hair is always beautiful and I admire it. (Username: Tosahohi)
A. I dye my hair at least once a month.
Q: I heard you like cars. Could you tell us about any particular preferences you have? Also, if there are any cars you’re currently interested in, please let us know. (Handle name: Kicchi)
A: When purchasing, my main focus is probably the "sound" (laughs). I’d like to try driving a Tesla. Since it’s an electric vehicle (EV), it definitely catches my attention.
Q. Please tell us your recommended hair oil. (Handle name: na)
A. I use various kinds of hair oils... The one I always use at the clubhouse is Elujuda.
Q: Is there anything you pay attention to in terms of diet? (Handle name: Muuko)
A: Broccoli (laughs). I make a conscious effort to consume dark-colored vegetables.
Q: Can FC Tokyo become a club that can win the J1 League? (Handle name: Moimoi)
A: Yes, we can. We will work hard to make that happen.
FOCUS ON - Today's Shot -
The official photographer selected this shot for today’s 'FOCUS ON.' Min Gyu JANG, aiming to participate in his fourth consecutive Club World Cup, spares no effort to reach the stage he admires beyond the blue and red. Last season, he saved the team multiple times with miraculous saves, and he continues to make outstanding saves in this camp as well. Like Yuto NAGATOMO, he frequently shows moments in daily training that reveal the intensity of a man chasing his dreams. The reliable guardian remains in top form.
Text by Kohei Baba (Freelance Writer)
