The players arrived in Mutsu City around noon and enjoyed a meal with local elementary school students at a hotel. During the meal, they signed autographs and posed for photos.
After lunch, they moved to Shimokita Katsuyuki Dome. The soccer school started at 1:30 PM, with the players greeting the children and saying they would "play seriously."
First, they warmed up with games like tag. In pairs, they held hands, and the "oni" (tagger) chased them with a pylon.
After warming up, they split into groups of 1st-3rd graders and 4th-6th graders for basic soccer drills. C.R.O Nakata taught them that "stopping and kicking are the most important things in soccer." Mutsu City Mayor Miyashita also joined in midway.
After the basic drills, they were divided by grade level and played matches with multiple balls. Player Abe sprinted intensely at kickoff, and the children exclaimed, "He's fast!" Player Nishi showcased his professional techniques to the fullest, and Player Umebachi, true to his declaration of a "physical battle," ran all over the field.
At the closing ceremony, each player and C.R.O Nakata gave a speech. C.R.O Nakata expressed his hope that "someday, a player who participates in the World Cup will emerge from this group," and the soccer school concluded.
