A selection event for the prefectural team in Shizuoka, Japan

Happy Birthday, @Coach Richard May your new year be filled with laughter, joy, and happiness. Thank you so much for being such an excellent coach. You’re not just helping us improve our English—you’re also lifting our spirits and brightening our days with your laughter and positive energy. Your patience, encouragement, and dedication truly make a difference, and we’re really grateful to have you as our coach. You inspire us to keep learning and to be more confident every day. Wishing you good health, continued success, and many more happy moments ahead. Enjoy your special day—you truly deserve it! 🎂

Kabuto and Yoroi

I’m a member of a local team🧢

Every year around this time, people in the community get together and put up these koinobori here. @Evelyne Vincent You mentioned Japanese carp in London. But they are in Japan😉