UPDATED ON 05/31/2012...
3 Important Games Ahead...
It's been about 2 weeks since I've got back to Japan.
Life in Japan --- it's nothing but intense!
Compared with Dortmund -- there is definitely another experience to it!
The match against Azərbaycan was a great opportunity to get to know the Japan National Team's condition. As far as the team goes, we all need put things together in a short time. It was a good match to get prepared for 3 important games ahead.
Come to think about it -- on the last match as the National Team, we lost against Uzbekistan. This time -- we are committed to win all 3 matches.
Life in Japan -- trying to maintain the same one as Dortmund. There was approximately 1 match per week for the second half of the 2011-2012 season. When I had my time off I spend a lot of time, relaxing. That led to great outcome for myself and the team. Even in Japan, during the day time, I concentrate on my practice and during the night -- relaxing. This is how I am getting prepared for the match against Oman.
The next match on June 3 -- a match at Saitama Stadium 2002, so called a home stadium for the Japan National Team. With our home advantage, we will strive to win the game!
Shinji