The guest is Masahiro Fukuda, former Japanese national soccer player and commentator. This time, we will be talking about the theme of “Japan’s national team heading into the World Cup.” (Recorded on December 15, 2025) ▼Related episodes https://youtu.be/6KZckv_rKXk https://youtu.be/z-pvENU6lXo https://youtu.be/TryNP-YDzxE supported by Mizuho Financial Group Cooperation Japan Football Association Masahiro Fukuda joined Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (currently Urawa Reds) in 1989 after graduating from Chuo University. After the start of the J League, he became a symbol of Urawa, nicknamed “Mr. Reds,” and in 1995 became the first Japanese player to win the J League scoring title. He also played in a total of 45 games for the Japanese national team, and also experienced the “Doha Tragedy” in 1993. Currently working as a commentator. Born in 1966. Born in Kanagawa Prefecture.

00:00 Opening 03:30 Analysis of the current situation of the Japanese national team 08:15 Ace Kiyo Ueda’s awesomeness 13:00 Guardian deity Ayane Suzuki’s wall 18:45 Weapon to win the World Cup Tomoaki Makino Former Japan soccer representative Kenji Kawashima Yomiuri Shimbun editorial committee member Emiri Nakagawa Caster ▼ Yomiuri Shimbun Podcast Official X https://x.com/podcasts_yomi ▼Yomiuri Shimbun Online https://yomiuri.co.jp/podcast/pitchside/ ▼Message form https://m.yomiuri.co.jp/k/pitchside_form #Soccer #Japan National Team #J League #Soccer Inside Story #Samurai Blue #Interview #Tomoaki Makino #Yomiuri Shimbun #Masahiro Fukuda #Urawa Reds #Kiyo Ueda #Aya Suzuki #Yasuichi Mori #Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi #World Cup #Fujieda MYFC #Emisato Nakagawa Produced by: Yomiuri Shimbun

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