BNE - Japan's sport stars

Please get into groups (4/5 people)

Talk about the research topic:

"Japanese Sports Stars Playing Abroad"

Share any interesting information you found with your group and take memos.

Please get into pairs (2 people)

Who are some other Japanese athletes who have gone abroad for their careers?

Q. 1

Japanese athletes have been venturing abroad in numerous sports, such as basketball, tennis, and football. Notable examples include Naomi Osaka - who became popular after winning Grand Slam titles in the US and Australia - and Rui Hachimura, who entered the NBA in America in 2019.

In football, Takehiro Tomiyasu gained attention playing for Japanese clubs and was later signed by a Belgium club, Sint-Truiden. From there he jetted to play for another club in Italy, and now in England.

When did Rui Hachimura enter the NBA?

Q. 2

Japanese athletes have been venturing abroad in numerous sports, such as basketball, tennis, and football. Notable examples include Naomi Osaka - who became popular after winning Grand Slam titles in the US and Australia - and Rui Hachimura, who entered the NBA in America in 2019.

In football, Takehiro Tomiyasu gained attention playing for Japanese clubs and was later signed by a Belgium club, Sint-Truiden. From there he jetted to play for another club in Italy, and now in England.

Where is Tomiyasu now playing?

Q. 3

Japanese athletes have been venturing abroad in numerous sports, such as basketball, tennis, and football. Notable examples include Naomi Osaka - who became popular after winning Grand Slam titles in the US and Australia - and Rui Hachimura, who entered the NBA in America in 2019.

In football, Takehiro Tomiyasu gained attention playing for Japanese clubs and was later signed by a Belgium club, Sint-Truiden. From there he jetted to play for another club in Italy, and now in England.

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Grand Slam Titles

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household names

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athletic career

exposure

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Explanation

1. Why did Takehiro Tomiyasu transfer to a Belgian club from the Japanese league?

2. How can playing with and among top international players benefit athletes?

3. How can playing abroad mentally and physically toughen athletes?

4. What challenges can Japanese athletes face when playing abroad?

5. Why do many young players require language tutors when playing abroad?

Questions

Why did Takehiro Tomiyasu transfer to a Belgian club from the Japanese league?

Q. 1

In football, Takehiro Tomiyasu gained attention playing for Japanese clubs and was later signed by a Belgium club, Sint-Truiden. From there he jetted to play for another club in Italy, and now in England. These transfers to the European leagues has rewarded him with better playtime and exposure to playing with players of various backgrounds.

Playing abroad with top international players provides many opportunities to learn from the world’s best athletes, learn new plays and strategies, and develop many skills. It also allows athletes to mentally and physically toughen themselves by adapting to new situations that can help to enhance their skills.

How can playing with and among top international players benefit athletes?

Q. 2

In football, Takehiro Tomiyasu gained attention playing for Japanese clubs and was later signed by a Belgium club, Sint-Truiden. From there he jetted to play for another club in Italy, and now in England. These transfers to the European leagues has rewarded him with better playtime and exposure to playing with players of various backgrounds.

Playing abroad with top international players provides many opportunities to learn from the world’s best athletes, learn new plays and strategies, and develop many skills. It also allows athletes to mentally and physically toughen themselves by adapting to new situations that can help to enhance their skills.

How can playing abroad mentally and physically toughen athletes?

Q. 3

In football, Takehiro Tomiyasu gained attention playing for Japanese clubs and was later signed by a Belgium club, Sint-Truiden. From there he jetted to play for another club in Italy, and now in England. These transfers to the European leagues has rewarded him with better playtime and exposure to playing with players of various backgrounds.

Playing abroad with top international players provides many opportunities to learn from the world’s best athletes, learn new plays and strategies, and develop many skills. It also allows athletes to mentally and physically toughen themselves by adapting to new situations that can help to enhance their skills.

What challenges can Japanese athletes face when playing abroad?

Q. 4

However, adjusting to a new lifestyle, culture and communicating via a new language can make the process challenging. Many athletes require language tutors to better interact with new coaches, newspapers, fans and friends whilst understanding the culture, norms and practices of the new country.

In summary, Japanese athletes have achieved exceptional success outside of their native country in many sports, extending different types of global cultures with their participation. Osaka, for example, has managed to become a household name worldwide, while Tomiyasu has grown as a player from moving to different football clubs in another country, against new oppositions.

Why do many young players require language tutors when playing abroad?

Q. 5

However, adjusting to a new lifestyle, culture and communicating via a new language can make the process challenging. Many athletes require language tutors to better interact with new coaches, newspapers, fans and friends whilst understanding the culture, norms and practices of the new country.

In summary, Japanese athletes have achieved exceptional success outside of their native country in many sports, extending different types of global cultures with their participation. Osaka, for example, has managed to become a household name worldwide, while Tomiyasu has grown as a player from moving to different football clubs in another country, against new oppositions.

Opinion Writing Q:

These days, many Japanese athletes go abroad and play for teams in other countries. Do you think the number of these athletes will increase in the future?

Circle: Yes / No

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Yes/No, I think the number of these athletes will increase in the future.

Firstly, (Reason 1). ( Explain ). ( Evidence ). ( Link ).

Secondly, (Reason 1). ( Explain ). ( Evidence ). ( Link ).

For those reasons, I think the number of these athletes will increase in the future.

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Masks

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