We can say that Japanese football has seen an outstanding development in the past two decades. In June, SAMURAI BLUE, Japan National Team, will participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia for the 6 consecutive times and play with Columbia, Senegal and Poland in the Group stage.

Qualification for the FIFA World Cup is a result of the accumulated efforts of the previous years and the importance of youth development before building teams.
Tashima Kohzo will introduce the development plan of 3 factors+1, National Teams, coaching education, youth development and promotion, that has driven Japanese football up to now.

Mr. Tashima will also share various engagements of JFA based on the Vision and Mission, including branding and Respect project.