Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu poses for a photo with supporters after defeating Australia in hostile territory to qualify for the World Cup for the seventh consecutive time. Japan coach Kaz Moriyasu poses for a photo with supporters after defeating Australia to qualify for a seventh consecutive World Cup ( Photo: Kyodo News) In March, Moriyasu Hajime booked their ticket to the World Cup in Australia. Both the six consecutive wins in the final qualifying round and the victory away from home in Australia were the first in the history of Japan’s national team. Looking at the results alone, it would not be surprising to hear Japan is called the strongest team in the world. But there is a sense of uncertainty about the future of the team. It has been nearly three and a half years since the team was launched, but it is difficult to see the growth and strengthening of the team.It is also difficult to find strong points as a team, and it is hard to say that the soccer is interesting to watch. In short, while the results have been overwhelming, the content has not been satisfying for those watching. This discrepancy may be one of the reasons for the unsettled feeling.   Perhaps this is one of the reasons for the unprecedented amount of online criticism of Moriyasu. “What you say and what you do are always different. Your off-the-cuff remarks have been manifested in your actions for the past three and a half years.” “Please dismiss him as soon as possible. Such unintelligible lineups, player changes, and tactics? Enough is enough.” (Quoted from a Yahoo comment on the summary of coach Hajime Moriyasu’s press conference after the Japan vs. Vietnam match on March 29, 2011) “I know it was tough for the players and those watching, and I’m sure I was criticized, but I’m really glad that we were able to go to the World Cup as a result.” (Gekisaka) Kaoru Mitomo, the “savior” of Japan, scored two legendary goals! (Yahoo commentary on Moriyasu J’s decision to go to the World Cup in Qatar after defeating Australia in hostile territory) Even in the immediate aftermath of the breakthrough, there were many comments that were not so joyful but rather had a few things to say, ranging from dissatisfaction with the match to criticism. More often these are directed at the coach than the players. However, this too is a far cry from the reactions of those who have actually been in contact and interacted with the players. For example, Saburo Kawabuchi, with whom I have a close relationship, said, “He has a very strong stomach. I was surprised. Personally, I thought that I could entrust him (as director) if he has this kind of determination. I have no choice but to go all the way. The atmosphere at the interview site is also relaxed, making one wonder what the tense atmosphere was like under Halil Hodzic before the last World Cup in Russia in 2018. But there was also an unusual face-to-face interview session at 7:00 AM .. The interviews themselves were brief, but it was clear that the mood was created by the PR team’s concern for those who had made the effort to come to the site and the personality of coach Moriyasu, who accepted them. “I don’t want to do that,” the early-morning interview would not have been possible. This mood is far removed from that of the discussions that develop in social media such as user comments in the Internet media and social networking sites.