日本代表選手6人集合したのでQ&A！！

日本代表選手6人集合したのでQ&A！！

It’s TOMOA. It’s MEICHI. We’re shooting a YouTube video again today! Let’s do this! Man… What a legendary lineup we’ve got here. This is a pretty big group. lol For real. lol We never shoot with this many people, right? Hardly ever.
Yeah, pretty rare. The most ever? Probably. So today— We’re here for a training camp at DMG MORI Arena, and since we have so many members of Team Japan this year gathered here, we thought we’d do some intros, and share a bit about who everyone is. Let’s get into it! Climbers are all good people— and funny too! (≧∀≦)
*laughs* It’d be a shame if people didn’t get to know them. Let’s get started! First up— Let’s have everyone introduce themselves one by one. Let’s start with Yusuke. I’m Yusuke Sugimoto, 18 years old. So young! I’m from Mie Prefecture. DMG MORI Arena is actually located in Mie. So this is my hometown. As for national team experience— I was selected in 2023 and now again in 2025. Next up— I’m Haruto Anraku. I’m also 18 years old. From Chiba Prefecture. Team Japan— This is my third year on the team as of 2025. Thanks for having me. I’m Meichi Narasaki, 25 years old. National team— 10th year, I think. What!? 10 years!? Yeah. Time flew by— 10 years already. So yeah, that’s me. Yup. I’m Tomoa Narasaki, 28. Oh, we’re starting with age? lol lol I’m from Tochigi Prefecture. Team Japan— This is my 13th year. Wow.
That’s insane. I’m Yuji Fujiwaki. Came all the way from Osaka. I’m 29, the oldest here— turning 30 this year. You’re 30, Yuji!? National team— Same as Meichi— Since 2016. Always been on the bouldering squad. About 10 years. I’m Daiki Sano, 21. (≧∀≦)
＼So cute／ So cute…
So cute. lol So cute, lol I’m from Aichi Prefecture. My national team history… In and out, here and there. About three times, I think. Plus a few times in youth categories… Yeah, I’ve actually made it in. Speak more clearly, man!! lol
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lol Alright then, Ms. Akiyo. Please ask us questions. Okay, then— Let’s move quickly, alright? Yes. What got you into climbing? Actually, for me… It was Sasuke( Japanese TV show ). Whaaaat? Yep! By the way, I’ve failed the SASUKE application four years in a row… Whaaat? (again) lol Maybe they’ll accept you after seeing this. Think so? Hope so. Please, I’m begging you! (seriously) So for me— Right around the start of summer break in 2nd grade— There was a climbing gym about 3 minutes from home. I just thought I’d try it casually. That’s how it all started. Wow. I started at the transition from 2nd to 3rd grade. Because of my older brother. (Older brother)
Yeah, he inspired me. Right. For me— (lol) (≧∀≦)
I started climbing when I was around 10. Also because of my brother. (lol) Actually, my brother saw a flyer in the newspaper. He went to the climbing gym, and I happened to go there with him. As for me— My mom just happened to walk past a climbing gym. I always liked climbing trees and stuff. She thought it would suit me and encouraged me to try. I got hooked right away. That’s how it started. Yuji, I heard you started climbing late? Yeah, right before 9th grade. Oh wow! To reach the national team from there— That’s insane speed. Same for me, actually. I started in 7th grade. My parents took me to a gym. So really, same story. Thanks to our moms. It’s amazing to start in junior high and still make the national team. That’s amazing. How many years have you been climbing? 9 years. 10 years. 18 to 19 years. 12 to 13 years. 9 years. What’s your favorite World Cup? Ooh, good one. Switzerland.
The finals in Meiringen, for sure. Ah, good choice. So cool. It’s just really fun to watch. Yeah, I know it. You’ve got taste. I’d say… Austria.
Innsbruck is my pick. The venue… It probably had the biggest crowd. For me, it’s also Innsbruck. I got on the podium two years in a row there. And the atmosphere… It felt like the whole city knows climbing. It’s just a really fun place to compete. Maybe Paris. Paris in 2016 was incredible. The crowd was insane. I got chills! For me… The only time I made finals— It was in the Olympic Park In Munich. Ah, Munich. That one’s unforgettable for me. Yeah, I’d say for me too— Salt Lake City. The cheering was on another level. Yeah, I get it. The US goes wild. So hyped. Okay, next question! What’s your specialty problem style? I’m good at… Problems where I can power through with upper body strength, especially dynamic upward paddles. As for holds— Crimps and pinches are my strong suits. I like problems that are more about positioning. I’m good at tricky comp-style positions. That’s true. My favorite hold type— Slopers. I’m really good at those big slopey jugs. I’m best at slabs. Oh, and I’m good at swings! Yeah, slabs and swings are my thing. For holds— I’m best at jugs. In terms of problem types— I love all kinds of coordination moves. Favorite hold is a crimp. Yeah, agreed. You’re horribly strong on those. My favorite problem type— Pretty much same as Sorato, I love ones where you have to lower your center of gravity. Best hold for me is a sloper. I’m good with big surface-y ones. I’d say I’m good at pushing. Yeah, your push moves are solid. Push, definitely.
You’re known for being good at push moves. Sano-D’s push moves are insane. Yeah, push for sure. Favorite hold type? Slopers. Next question! What shoes are you wearing? Per-Andrea. Skwama. Mandala. TN-PRO and Flagship Pro. Mandala. Skwama. What chalk do you use? I use a Japanese one called Setouchi Magnesium. Ohhh interesting. That was a great promo moment! lol What type is it? I prefer fine chalk, but not *too* fine… When it’s too fine, it gets into the skin too much. So something in between. I have sweaty hands… And it absorbs the sweat perfectly. It just suits me really well. Nice. What about liquid chalk? Liquid chalk… Definitely “Hygienic” by Secret Stuff.
※FrictionLabs No doubt about it. I’ve been using Tokyo Funmatsu’s “Black” for long time. Always. I’m not super picky… It just feels like the best fit. Liquid chalk? FrictionLabs “Hygienic.” I use Bam Bam, Hygienic, and the alcohol-free one.
※Secret Stuff / Alcohol-free Those three. All from FrictionLabs. As for powdered chalk… I mix Wise and Bam Bam. Half and half. For liquid chalk… I use Hygienic and Wise. I use this one called… Chupa Climb. It’s a not-so-famous Bulgarian chalk brand. Is there an importer? Sundance imports it. Why is everyone so particular about chalk? It’s wild. What’s your skin type? I’ve got sweaty skin. So for that… I use more chunky than fine powder chalk. As for me… I just use what I get at comps. Someone’s not picky at all! lol I don’t really buy chalk. No strong preferences. Do you use liquid chalk? For liquid… I use Hygienic and the alcohol-free one. Same as me. But for powder… Honestly, I’m fine with anything. That’s impressive. What’s your biggest focus in climbing? “I aim to power through any problem.” Cool. For me, “Climb as smoothly and efficiently as possible.” “Don’t climb easy problems in a hard way.” That’s what I care about. “Being strong.” “Staying strong.” But above all— “Enjoying it.” “Showing my own style.” Nice. I’m glad to hear that. If you say again— “No preferences really.” LOL
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LOL How often do you train per week? Four times a week. Four to five times a week. Four to five times a week. Two days climbing, one day coaching. Four days a week. Everyone’s the same, lol. Do you have any routines or rituals before a comp? I have this habit before trying a problem— I wipe my shoes on my pants without thinking. That’s it. I try to stay relaxed and not to get too nervous. I try to get not to get too nervous. I try to get nervous on purpose. If I go in too casually, I climb terribly. I get too careless, seriously. Completely opposite types, lol.
Totally careless. Like, I choose a colour for the year, and wear underwear in that colour. That’s kind of a ritual. Like pink for the finals. I don’t really have anything like that. If I did and I couldn’t do it— I feel like I’d get thrown off. As for me… I often eat tonkatsu. Classic ritual. lol You eat “katsu” to “win,” right? Exactly, lol. Who are you close with on the national team? I get along well with Sorato since we’re the same age. We hang out a lot. I want to be friends with everyone. Is that a wish? Everyone’s friendly so it’s hard to choose… All the guys are close! Well, yeah— I often go climbing with Sohta Amagasa. The one I climb with most— The one I see the most is— Ima-Yu. He’s like a little brother to me. Your houses are close. Since we’re both in Osaka— Hiroto Shimizu (lead climber) and Kento Yamaguchi They’re both on the bouldering team too. Those are the two I usually climb with. As for me— I’m part of Team Ogata. I usually climb with the Ogata crew. So it’s a totally different vibe then. What’s your favorite food? I love sweets. I stop by the convenience store and buy snacks all the time. Same here—ice cream. Pretty much all sweets. I like most of them. Sorato really loves sweets. I just can’t help buying them. He came to my room during camp yesterday, around midnight, and pulled out a bunch of desserts and started eating them. So cute. lol Meat and curry. That’s wild. I’m a typical guy. Beef tongue and… chicken. I like sushi. That’s so Japanese. My favorite food of all time… is Starbucks… quiche. That’s a surprisingly specific choice. lol What’s your favorite colour? Purple. That’s all you ever wear, right? I’ve only worn this color for like 3–4 years. This pattern, too. I have 3 of them. You’re easy to find. lol White. Lime green. Black. Orange. Purple. What do you like to do other than climbing? Rhythm games. Mobile games. Listening to music. Gaming. Going on walks. Photography. Gaming. Cooking. Scoring points now. Trying to be popular, huh? lol Arcades. Food. What do you want most right now? Holds. A car. A driver’s license. A camera lens. FE 28–70mm F2 GM. No idea what that is. lol A pickup truck. Wait, what? I totally don’t need it, but it looks cool. Yeah, it’s pretty cool. A car. A motorcycle. A toaster oven. That’s a must-have. lol What’s something you do that no one else does? Let’s hear from someone who has one. I’ve got one. That was fast. lol I’ve got a bunch, but… Specifically for climbing— I’m really good at slab. Before I get on slab, I rub my shoes like crazy. To warm up the rubber and get more grip. I’ve been doing that a lot lately. After every try. Can I? When it comes to how I train for competitions, I think more thoroughly than anyone. That’s how I usually train. Yeah, I really feel that about Sorato. Even on problems he’s already done, he always thinks so hard. Impressive. That’s probably the secret to his strength. Okay, me next… Before a comp, I always either get my hair cut or dyed. To get pumped up. That’s how I face the challenge. Sometimes Yuji looks so cool I can’t help staring. Stay focused! lol Okay, can I go? Before lead competitions, when I want to build endurance, I climb long problems without limiting hand moves—only foot placements are restricted. Wait, really!? What’s that!? So hand sequence is free? Yeah, you can match hands or rest however. Never heard of that! That’s a new method for all of us. Only feet restricted!? I build problems with that approach in mind. What’s the reasoning behind it? Because— competition problems usually don’t restrict hand sequences. So I can focus more on that 6-minute battle on a single route. That’s really smart. That’s why I started doing it— from this year or last year. I’m impressed. Everyone has serious and good ones. It depends on the season, but sometimes I only follow the set moves. If I feel I’m using unnecessary strength, I just come down. Even if I can finish the problem, I stop if it’s not clean. That’s how I train. Even with one problem, I probably limit the moves more than others. This question came from Tomoa— So give us a punchline! When I eat Kinoko no Yama… Hmm?? That actually sounds like a setup. lol I eat just the chocolate part first. Ahh, I get that. Then I eat all the stems last. Totally get it! Seriously!? When Tomoa eats Kinoko no Yama, the box ends up full of stems. Actually, I do something similar— When I eat Takenoko no Sato… You’re jumping on this too!? lol I bite off just the cookie first. Wait, really!? That’s kinda scary… Sometimes I leave only the chocolate. Actually, when I eat a PARM bar… I always eat the crispy chocolate coating first. You’re piling on now!? lol This was the funniest part today. lol
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lol Okay, last question! What would you be doing if not climbing? I might have become a civil servant. Ohh. I haven’t found anything else I want to do besides climbing. Back in kindergarten, I wanted to be a police officer. So maybe… I might have gone down that path. Probably just gaming in my room. Good thing you chose climbing. I think I’d be some kind of athlete. In some sport. Yeah, you’d totally pull it off. I made the national team in college, but until then, I was kind of studying off and on to become a firefighter. If I hadn’t done climbing, maybe I’d be a firefighter. Probably just gone to university and failed a bunch of classes… I can totally picture that. lol Alright, let’s wrap this up. What’s your goal this year? This is my first World Cup season, so I want to make it to the finals at least once. Nice. As for me— I haven’t qualified for the Lead event at Worlds, so first I’ll qualify, then I want to win in both disciplines. Become World Champion. I want to earn my ticket to the World Championships and win my first World Cup title. Same here—my top goal this year is winning the World Championships. For me, this year—first of all, make it to a World Cup final. Also the second half of the season isn’t confirmed yet, so I want results that will get me in. I’ll do my best. As for me— I’m not even sure if I’ll make the World Cup. I’ve still got a lot of work to do, honestly. So I just want to get stronger. Yep.
That’s it? Yep! We’re done! Thanks for watching! We actually got asked a lot of things we don’t normally hear. So if this helped people who are watching this understand more about Team Japan— we’d be really happy. Please keep supporting Team Japan this year too! Yes, please!! See you again! Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Thanks!! Bye-bye! Bye-bye!

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