Former Japan national soccer team coach Takeshi Okada will appear on NHK's interview program "Interview Kokokara" (General), which will be broadcast from 7:30 a.m. on January 13th.
As the head coach of the Japanese national soccer team, Okada led the country to its first appearance in the 1998 World Cup in France, and was also in charge of the team. He is also a legendary coach who led the Japanese national team to the round of 16 in the 2010 South Africa tournament. He then sought new life in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, where he became the owner of a soccer club and worked to run the club with a community-based approach, leading to the team's promotion to J2 last year.
At the same time, he is also committed to revitalizing the local area and nurturing the next generation. "I want to create a place where people can interact 365 days a year," he said, building an unprecedented multi-purpose stadium equipped with various facilities. He also became the principal of a high school that opened in April last year, and is using his own experience and unique teaching style to nurture the next generation with the ability to survive in an uncertain era.
Furthermore, at an event commemorating his 10th year in office last fall, Okada was overcome with emotion and shed tears while greeting fans. On the program, we will hear about the reason he shed tears and the thoughts that drive him to pursue his dreams and give his all even after turning 60.
"Interview From Here" will also be available on catch-up streaming for one week on NHK Plus.
