10-Time Champs! Dorm Food That Fuelled NBA Star Yuki Kawamura & High School Basketball Elite

10-Time Champs! Dorm Food That Fuelled NBA Star Yuki Kawamura & High School Basketball Elite

Itadakimasu, it’s delicious ! Auntie said I’m super macho. It’s a mountain of food. (Fukuoka Daiichi High School, Minami Ward, Fukuoka City) (The basketball club, which has produced players like NBA player Kawamura Yuki, is a regular at national tournaments and is famous nationwide as a strong school) (Fukuoka Daiichi High School Seishin Dormitory, where many of the basketball club students live) (9 a.m. Breakfast has been served and dinner preparations have begun) What does this table mean? This is today’s menu. Looking at this, I first discuss with the nutritionist who prepares today’s ingredients. Since these kids are active in sports, the menu is centered around protein, with plenty of vegetables to balance it out. I always discuss it with the nutritionist once a month, and if there’s a request for something like this, the nutritionist will respond and say , “Maybe we should try a different menu here. ” We discuss it together and have a lively discussion to decide the menu. My son was originally a student at Daiichi High School, and he became a PTA-like officer. When they had a social gathering, I told him that I have a chef’s license and that I was a bit of an officer, so I heard about the dorms and was happy to help out in any way. So I was invited to work here, and as there are a lot of students, the amount of each ingredient to be handled is enormous.Yes , today I’m using raw eggs for rice with raw egg on top, but I’m also preparing seasoned rice and plain rice, so I might have two refills.I’m disinfecting the egg shells . (The Fukuoka Daiichi High School basketball team is led by Coach Ideguchi, who was also the team’s founder.)They don’t let them have the ball, and when they do, they put pressure on them.It’s no good starting in front of a team like this.So what kind of team is the Fukuoka Daiichi High School basketball team? Yes, there are a lot of members, but it’s a group of boys who love basketball and practice as hard as they can in their time. They’re really a group of boys who love basketball. We divide them into groups, and some groups train, and others go to other schools for practice matches, even on weekdays. But we do our best to make sure that the amount of practice, or rather the amount of exercise, doesn’t decrease each day. Every day, I want to tell them, “Today was tough,” or ” You did well,” and send them back to their dorms or homes. (At the time of filming, the Winter Cup qualifiers were approaching, so they were continuing to practice hard.) (Daiichi High School has had two captains for generations, and this year the Miyamoto twin brothers are in charge.) This year’s team is really made up of second-year students, and many of the members were involved in games last year , so the new team got off to a good start, but they lost in the Inter-High qualifiers in June, and from then on, the team fell apart, and We had that time, but the Top League started in September and we played some good games as a team in it, so I think we’re in a really good position heading into the winter qualifiers. I’m sure there are some difficult aspects to having brothers leading the team, but Fukuoka Daiichi has had double captains for generations, and personally, Akira and I have been on the same team since elementary school, and we were double captains in sixth grade and in third year of junior high, so Akira and I mostly agree on things, and even when we have different opinions we can communicate well, so I think it’s really great that we’re twin captains. (At the dormitory, two cooks prepare a large amount of ingredients for dinner.) Is this lemon? Yes. Lemon squash is on the menu today, so I’ll make lemon squash. I think lemon squash is good for tired bodies. How many meals do you cook for each day? 英語: There are 164 kids in the dormitory, so basically everyone is coming, so two or three days ago, there was a third-year baseball club captain who was a bit relaxed after club activities were over and asked me for the first time, “How many meals are you making?” I told him that there are 164 kids in the dormitory, so I’m making meals for all 164 of them, and he said , “Wow, really? Thank you as always.” Just hearing that was a relief, and we’re glad we’re doing what we do, Kawaguchi-san. How long have you been working here, Kawaguchi-san? This year marks my 16th year, a long time. Basketball and other sports are strong here, and recently track and field and kendo have also become quite strong. When I see these kids achieving success, and I think that I’m making meals for them, that really motivates me. I’m not sure if I can mention their names, but Kawamura-kun, Kawamura Yuki-san, and guys like that are doing well on the world stage, it’s like a dream come true. I think it was when I was in third year. Kawamura-kun, sorry, can I have your autograph? I said, “Yes, that’s fine,” and he wrote two autographs for me without any hesitation.Then , two or three days later, I gave him a sweat wipe as a thank you, and he said, “These are the most helpful,” and I thought to myself at that moment, “This kid is different after all. ” That autograph is a family heirloom.Speaking of the Fukuoka Daiichi High School basketball team, there ‘s Kawamura.What kind of player were you as a student? Well, he’s just the same as he is now.He ‘s honest, he doesn’t mind working hard, and he’s been playing since his first year, but how can I put it? People don’t dislike him, or rather, people like him, and there aren’t many negative aspects to him.The only thing he’s lacking seems to be height.He ‘s actually done well in the NBA, but did you have the qualities to become that kind of player even when you were a student? Looking back, I think he’s been around since elementary school. Of course, I first encountered him when I was in junior high, but when I later watch videos of him from elementary school, it doesn’t seem like he got better in high school, but rather that he really upgraded what he’d accumulated in elementary and junior high school here, in high school . And then he went on to college for two years, and it’s all the result of two years at Tokai University where he worked hard to build up his physique. I don’t think he’s blessed with a physique as an athlete . He’s not exceptionally fast or able to jump exceptionally high, so you could say he’s a genius of hard work. Delicious < The ingredients for the seasoned rice are ready> Your strength will also improve. I’d love for you to buy a squeezer that you can squeeze hard . You take the cooked rice out of there, and I think the pot and the cooked rice will weigh about 10kg, so if you just lift it up, The boys happened to see me doing it and said, “You’re so macho, Auntie.” It’s a little sweet, but I ‘ll turn the heat on. Is there anything you pay attention to when you’re cooking? The kids who live in this dormitory come from far away, especially for sports, so they have very important games tomorrow and the day after, so safety is of course a priority. I always try to do my best, and while delicious food is a given, I think safety is the most important thing, so I imagine parents who have dedicated their three years here are always worried, and I think their biggest worry is whether their children are eating properly. So I try to make as many homemade meals as possible, and I think the most important thing is to make sure that people feel at ease and glad that they left their children here, so I work hard every day. What kind of kids are you basketball players? First of all, he’s energetic and playful. He comes home and says, “Ah, I’m so tired,” and then he asks, “What are you doing today?” and talks to us. The language is quite difficult with international students, but he’s gradually understanding what they’re saying and settling in. We have a third-year international student named Musa, and when he first came he wasn’t very good at greeting people or talking to them, but now he says things like, “Thank you for your hard work!” and “Thank you very much,” and he’s really settled into Japanese culture. His growth is incredible! How are you, Musa? I’m doing absolutely fine. We’re giving him massages as a precaution, too. (Hattori, who supports nutrition education, makes rice balls for the players.) The Parent-Teacher Association buys rice from my parents’ house, so we use that . Where is your family from? I’m from Mie Prefecture. Do you grow rice at home? Yes, my grandpa makes it and I get it as a gift. I want to make sure I get enough of what’s called supplementary food, so it’s only one rice ball, but I ‘m happy because it’s something I can do. Do you love rice balls? I love them so much, do you really love rice balls? Hattori-san, can you try making a rice ball properly? It’s difficult, is it difficult? It’s difficult, like this , squeak , squeak, squeak, difficult, difficult, it’s difficult . Where are you from? I’m from Tokyo, how is Fukuoka? Fukuoka is fun, isn’t it lonely? It’s lonely, but I’m doing my best. Isn’t it hot? It’s hot, triangle? Hattori-san, it’s difficult, a round one is almost fine, any kind is fine. If you can eat one, please hand out some, thank you. One per person? We each get one rice ball. Let’s have some rice balls . Thank you, Hattori. Yes, please, let’s eat . It’s delicious, delicious, it’s the best, it’s delicious. (With preparations now finished, the two of us eat yesterday’s refrigerated menu items, sharing our impressions of the taste and checking for any improvements.) (Yesterday’s menu item was buffalo wings.) Everyone is trying out different flavors, so it’s the first time they’ve tried something new, and that will be their first and last correct answer. Oh, I see, you don’t know, so it’s quite a big responsibility, isn’t it? It’s like when a little bird goes ‘peep’ and opens its eyes and realizes that’s the first thing it sees – its parent. It’s tough, a big responsibility . First of all, how was it seasoned? The main dish had ketchup and quite a bit of sugar.The version on the menu was a little bland, so I added oyster sauce.It also had a huge amount of vinegar.The vinegar was incredible.It had a lot of vinegar, but it was refreshing and delicious.As for today’s story, and adding a little bit of seasoning, etc., I gave all the information to nutritionist Kobayashi when we discussed the menu, and he took notes and said, “Okay, let’s do it like this,” or “Let’s do it like that,” and made adjustments to the menu, adjusting the seasonings little by little.It seems that the food is even more delicious when combined with the feedback from the staff and the chef (nutritionist).They do this to provide the food, and they really listen to what I have to say.Yes , I ask for difficult things, and I get told that often, but sometimes it takes a lot of effort, really, making everything from croquettes to hamburgers.The Winter Cup qualifiers are just around the corner.How do you think? We lost last year, so I want to win this year and get into the Winter Cup in good shape. Our injured players are slowly returning, so I hope we can show them basketball that’s at another level. Since I’m in charge of the team, I’m not really putting pressure on myself to produce results this year, but I still feel like I have to repay Mr. Ideguchi for letting me play as a main player since last year, so I want to use the Winter Cup to make up for the disappointment of not being able to go to the Inter-High School Championships. There aren’t many days left, but I really want all the third-year students, with Akira and I at the center, to lead the team. The rice is cooked just right. Is it lightly browned ? Is it good? No, it’s perfect. How do you like it? てかんじです。 English : It’s hot. It’s hot . (As dinner time approaches, the cooks are getting busier.) (We fry tempura and other dishes just before serving so that customers can enjoy them while they’re still warm.) (Tonight’s dinner menu is complete.) (7:00 p.m. The students return after practice.) Thank you for your hard work. Are you done with practice? Yes, it’s finished. It’s piled high. It’s piled high. Is this enough? I eat about this much every time these days. I’m on the thin side, so I’m working hard to gain weight. Add salt or tempura sauce to taste for the tempura. Yes, thank you, thank you, yes, thank you, let’s eat. Let’s eat. How ‘s the food here? There are so many delicious dishes, I’m so happy. Do you have any comments for the cooks? Thank you as always. How is it? Delicious, delicious, delicious . Do you usually come here this often? Yes, I’ll eat it. Let’s eat . Yes, please . Do you have any likes or dislikes? No, I ‘ll eat everything. Can you eat most of it? Yes, where are you from? I came to Japan when I was 3 years old and lived in Kumamoto until junior high school. How do you like it? I enjoy everything about life in Fukuoka. Is there anything you particularly like? This is udon made here. It’s a huge amount. How tall will I be if I don’t gain weight ? I’m 193cm. How much more do you want to gain? Right now I’m around 84kg, so I’d like to gain another 3kg this month. It’s really delicious. The milk is also cartoned. Do you have any likes or dislikes? I can’t eat vegetables. Thank you. There’s a little too much in this. Is this lemonade? Lemon squash. It really helps me forget all the fatigue from today’s practice. It’s really good. How do you like this food? I’m sure you eat it every day, but it’s delicious. What year are you in? I’m a second year. Where are you from? Mie. This guy is a really good dancer. He’s a really good dancer . Are the seniors kind? Everyone is kind. Where are you from? Okinawa. Why did you come to this school? My brother went to Daiichi High School, so what’s your dream? I’m in the B League. Let’s eat. Let’s eat. How about some lemon squash ? It’s delicious. It’s delicious. I’ll have another bowl of this. I’m training. There’s a lot of contact in the game, so I eat a lot so I don’t lose . Do you like basketball? Yes, I love it . I passed the exam. I already passed the university entrance exam. Seriously? Congratulations. Your sipping is great. It’s good. It’s delicious. The broth is delicious. A word to all the cooks: Thank you for always cooking for us. It’s always delicious, always delicious. I’m grateful. The portions are heaping, it’s really nutritionally balanced, it really helps with every meal. The chicken rice is delicious, I love it. I’m having udon today so I’ll have a smaller portion. Is that so ? How’s that? The seasoned rice is delicious. It’s always delicious and the portions are plentiful, it’s really a help. I’m in Okinawa. I’m really in my third year now . Why did you come to this high school? The level is high so I came here because I wanted to aim higher. What are you going to do after you graduate? After you graduate, I’ll get a teaching license for physical education. I think you’ll make a good teacher. This guy is my junior from elementary school. We went to the same elementary, middle and high school. Is he from Okinawa? Have you been good friends and played together for a long time? Do you like me? I love you. Thank you for the meal. Yes, thank you. Thank you for the meal. Thank you. It was delicious. Did you enjoy it today? Thank you for the meal. It was delicious. Yes, thank you. I’ll order again tomorrow. It’s just before 9 o’clock now. Things have calmed down a bit. Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for your hard work. It’s pretty tiring to hear the children waiting and muttering things like “Wow” as I serve and serve the food, but it makes me happy . I would be happiest if they ate a lot and thought it was delicious. Happy birthday, Daito Nagaoka-kun . It’s our ace’s birthday, so thank you. How old are you? I’m 18. How is it? I don’t like living in Fukuoka. Practice is tough, but dorm life is fun. What do you like about basketball? It’s fun when you play on a team and win . My dream is to become a professional basketball player, but I’d also like to become a school teacher. Where are you from? I’m from Yamaguchi Prefecture. Mom and Dad, thank you for always supporting me. There are only two months left, but I’ll do my best so that I don’t have any regrets in my final year of high school basketball. Please support me, and do your best. Yes, thank you. Siemsa, how old are you now? I’m 18. You came to Japan three years ago? Yes, three years ago. Your Japanese is good, only a little. How long has it been since you last came back? Are you enjoying being a part of the Fukuoka Daiichi High School Basketball Club for a year ? Yes, it’s really fun . Are you all kind? Yes, everyone is kind. I think our goal is to win, how do you think? Do you think we can do it? Yes, we definitely can. If you don’t mind, do you have anything to say to the parents and family on the other side of the camera ? In Japanese? In French? French is fine. Dear family, this is Siemsa. How are you all doing? I’m greeting you from Japan. I haven’t seen you in a long time, so I’m lonely. I’ll come and see you again. See you later. Thank you for today, thank you very much. You two have left your hometown and are now in Fukuoka. I don’t think you’ll feel lonely as you’re brothers, but I think you’ll be very lonely, Dad and Mom. From Mom’s perspective, Akira and I are the youngest, so you always rush to our important matches, like the prefectural tournament final against Ohori and the Kyushu tournament, matches that we cherish . Mom in particular works hard during the weekdays and works at night to save up money to come and watch the matches, so I’m really grateful and thankful, and I really hope that we can repay you in some small way by winning this Winter Cup. Let’s win the Winter Cup!

00:00 Highlights
02:02 Nutrition Focus: Menu Planning to Support Athletes
04:58 The Twin Captains (Miyamoto Brothers)
06:33 Prep for Massive Lemon Squash (Post-Training Recovery Drink)
07:45 Behind the Scenes: Yuki Kawamura (NBA) & The Dorm Staff
12:06 Behind the Scenes of Ultra-Massive Cooking
15:10 Rice Balls (Onigiri) Fuelling Victory (Made with Rice from Home!)
24:15 Post-Practice Dinner: Mountain-Sized Portions & Homemade Dishes
32:31 Birthday Celebration for the Twin Captains
35:51 Winter Cup Vow: Gratitude to Parents & Vow to Win

Fukuoka Daiichi High School
Founded in 1956, this private high school is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the prefecture, offering 13 departments and courses. Students can study diverse fields including General Studies, International Studies, Confectionery Arts, Music, Fine Arts, AI, and Automotive Technology, with robust support for qualification acquisition and university advancement.

Club activities are exceptionally active in both sports and cultural fields. The boys’ basketball team, in particular, is a regular at national tournaments and is nationally renowned as a powerhouse school. It is also famous for producing NBA star Yuki Kawamura.
This time, we were able to film scenes ranging from the Fukuoka Daiichi High School basketball team’s practice sessions to their life in the dormitory.

School Name: Fukuoka Daiichi High School
Address: 22-1 Tamakawacho, Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Website: https://f.f-parama.ed.jp/

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