Fuji TV announcer Minami Sakuma updated her Instagram account (@sakuma_minami) on July 4th, posting a photo of herself wearing the Japanese national soccer team uniform.
Announcer Sakuma reflected on her time covering the tournament, saying, "It's been about a month since the pre-tournament training camp in Monterrey, Mexico for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Every day, I listened to the players' words and took to heart their thoughts and feelings that cannot be conveyed through words alone." She added, "I am truly happy that I was able to cover such a wonderful national team."
She continued, "As a journalist and as a person, I have been cheering you on. I am filled with gratitude for the beautiful scenery you have shown me. And I will continue to support you until the day you reach the 'best view'."
Comments on the post include "Thank you for your hard work on the coverage," "Minami's smiling report from the venue was wonderful," and "The uniform suits you very well."
