
The exchange meeting was student-led. After warm-up exercises, the players gave a demonstration.


Players demonstrating ball juggling, then juggling with the students
Players also played one-on-one and one-on-two against the students, and there were even times when Nakamura had the ball stolen. Ohashi also had the ball stolen, but immediately got it back.

Player Ohashi skillfully evading students

Students stealing the ball

Player Nakamura lofting the ball over students' heads

Displaying brilliant ball skills, finishing with a heel goal
A mini-game was played with girls from 4th to 6th grade.

Girl students chasing the ball

Player Nakamura signaling for a pass
Students from 1st to 3rd grade played "tail-pulling." Players and students ran around the field to grab the strings attached to each other's pants.


A mini-game was played with boys from 4th to 6th grade. Players Nakamura and Ohashi enjoyed playing soccer with the students.

Player Ohashi intercepting a student's ball

Player Nakamura holding a student during a set piece

Finally, there was a Q&A session, where students asked questions such as "What's your favorite sweet?", "Why did you start playing soccer?", and "How do you do a banana kick?"

Player Nakamura teaching how to put curve on the ball
At the closing ceremony, the students gave a thank you speech and presented bouquets. The players also presented autographed cards and pennants to the students. All the students formed a farewell line, and the players left the school.










