- Day 1 & 2 -

On March 24th (Sunday), everyone gathered at Narita Airport for departure, and after passing through Abu Dhabi International Airport, we arrived at Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport on the morning of the second day! The total travel time exceeded 20 hours, but we arrived safely!

After arrival, sightseeing in Paris during the day. A commemorative photo was taken in front of the Arc de Triomphe, an iconic French monument located at Place Charles de Gaulle. Overwhelmed by its grandeur, the entire team took a commemorative photo!

And for lunch, we enjoyed authentic French cuisine!
The players had various reactions to authentic French cuisine.

The Seine River cruise followed the same water route that will be used for the athletes' entrance during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. When the Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Paris alongside the tower itself, came into view, the athletes were extremely excited. They all took a commemorative photo together. Throughout the cruise, they seemed to enjoy the scenery, which was different from that of Japan.

Entered the dormitory in the evening, then lightly exercised on the field, had dinner, and concluded the second day.

The players, who were excited throughout their first overseas experience, showed various conditions, including some who were feeling the fatigue of the long journey. We will ensure proper recovery and prepare for the training matches starting on the third day. We aim to make this a fruitful expedition to France, where the players will gain a wealth of experience and grow significantly.

The first and second days were filled with experiences that I have never encountered before, engaging all five senses, and it was a very educational time.