[Hats off to the Asian wall]Hiroki Sakai and Takehiro Tomiyasu were amazing! Shocking episodes of students who went on to the world┃Masami Ihara interview 5 #Horizontal sense vol.22-5 Takashi Mizunuma Keishi Hirahata

#Japan National Soccer Team #Takashi Mizunuma #Keishi Hirahata #Masami Ihara Among the players that Masami Ihara coached, the two that remain in his memory are Hiroki Sakai and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Mr. Ihara humbly says, “I’m glad to have been involved.” He talks about his experiences as a director. Masami Ihara / Born September 18, 1967. After graduating from the University of Tsukuba, he joined Nissan (currently Yokohama F. Marinos) of the JSL (Japan Soccer League). Since then, he has become famous as one of Japan’s leading defenders. He has been active for many years on the Japan national team, which was first called up while he was a university student. Participated in 122 international A matches (5 goals). Participated in the 1998 World Cup in France. In his later years, he played for Jubilo Iwata and Urawa Reds. After retiring, he became the head coach of Kashiwa Reysol in 2009, and has since coached Avispa Fukuoka and Kashiwa. In 2025, he served as the coach of Suwon Samsung in the K League. Takashi Mizunuma Takashi Mizunuma / Born May 28, 1960. Born in Saitama Prefecture. Won national championships at Urawa Minami High School and Hosei University. He also won numerous titles at JSL Nissan Motors, creating a golden era for the team. For the Japanese national team, he played in 32 international A matches and scored 7 goals. At the start of the J League, he played for Yokohama Marinos for three seasons. After retiring, he served as a coach and manager for Yokohama F. Marinos. Currently working as a commentator. Keiji Hirahata / Born August 14, 1968. Born in Osaka. Known as one of the entertainment industry’s best soccer experts, he is popular for his way of speaking with a love for soccer, and has appeared on many soccer-related programs. Keishi Hirahata has written many soccer-related books, including “J League 56 Club Pilgrimage 2020: I Met 56 People from All Over Japan” (Yoshimoto Books). Video shooting & production ● Director Yosuke Ichikawa ● Tatsu Ikeda (Sports Force) web Sportiva: https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/