8 May 2025 | KLIA → Tokyo, Japan

Day 1 officially marked the start of the Fiezta FC Japan Exchange 2025 — and it kicked off with a lot of energy, emotion, and a little bit of drama!

Our squad was split into three groups heading to Tokyo via different routes:
✈️ Group 1 – AirAsia D7522 (direct to Tokyo, in-flight meals provided)
✈️ Group 2 – Vietnam Airlines via Hanoi (VN680 + VN310, transit at Noi Bai Airport – tukar kapal!)
✈️ Group 3 – Batik Air OD870 (direct flight, in-flight meals provided)

At KLIA, there were smiles, last-minute passport checks, and emotional goodbyes. Some of the moms who couldn’t join had to wipe tears as their little footballers walked proudly through departure gates. One even managed a FaceTime moment from the plane — a mix of peace signs and teary eyes on both sides of the screen.

Once in Tokyo, things got interesting when one of our coaches was stopped at immigration for questioning. But with calm nerves and a bit of charm, he got through — no drama, just a good story to tell at dinner!

Group 1 arrived first and went straight to check-in at Hotel Mystays Kameido. Despite a late-night arrival, some players had enough energy to explore nearby Lawson — their first convenience store experience in Japan! New snacks, vending machines, and the vibe of walking the Tokyo streets at midnight… a core memory unlocked.

The other groups followed shortly after, safely checking in past midnight.
Jet-lagged but excited, everyone finally tucked in for rest — ready for training the next day.

Day 1 was more than just travel — it was the start of independence, brotherhood, and a journey far beyond the pitch.

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