{"id":1087,"date":"2025-05-08T07:20:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T23:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fieztaarena.my\/?p=1087"},"modified":"2025-05-13T02:40:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T18:40:25","slug":"fiezta-fc-japan-exchange-2025-day-1-goodbyes-gate-checks-grit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fieztaarena.my\/ms\/fiezta-fc-japan-exchange-2025-day-1-goodbyes-gate-checks-grit\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiezta FC Japan Exchange 2025 - Day 1: Goodbyes, Gate Checks & Grit"},"content":{"rendered":"

8 May 2025 | KLIA \u2192 Tokyo, Japan<\/p>\n

Day 1 officially marked the start of the Fiezta FC Japan Exchange 2025 \u2014 and it kicked off with a lot of energy, emotion, and a little bit of drama!<\/p>\n

Our squad was split into three groups heading to Tokyo via different routes:
\n\u2708\ufe0f Group 1 \u2013 AirAsia D7522 (direct to Tokyo, in-flight meals provided)
\n\u2708\ufe0f Group 2 \u2013 Vietnam Airlines via Hanoi (VN680 + VN310, transit at Noi Bai Airport \u2013 tukar kapal!)
\n\u2708\ufe0f Group 3 \u2013 Batik Air OD870 (direct flight, in-flight meals provided)<\/p>\n

At KLIA, there were smiles, last-minute passport checks, and emotional goodbyes. Some of the moms who couldn\u2019t join had to wipe tears as their little footballers walked proudly through departure gates. One even managed a FaceTime moment from the plane \u2014 a mix of peace signs and teary eyes on both sides of the screen.<\/p>\n

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 \u2014 no drama, just a good story to tell at dinner!<\/p>\n

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 \u2014 their first convenience store experience in Japan! New snacks, vending machines, and the vibe of walking the Tokyo streets at midnight\u2026 a core memory unlocked.<\/p>\n

The other groups followed shortly after, safely checking in past midnight.
\nJet-lagged but excited, everyone finally tucked in for rest \u2014 ready for training the next day.<\/p>\n

Day 1 was more than just travel \u2014 it was the start of independence, brotherhood, and a journey far beyond the pitch.<\/p>\n

#FieztaFC #JapanExchange2025 #TrainThriveTogether #FromSemenyihToTokyo<\/p>\n\n\n

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