Japan national team manager Hajime Moriyasu appears on TV show with his three sons

Japan national team manager Hajime Moriyasu appeared on TV show 'Dancing! Sanma's Family' with his three sons, revealing secrets about his parenting and his lucky underwear. Japan's recent form shows 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last five matches (LDWDW), with their most recent result being a 1-2 loss to Brazil on June 29, 2026.

Moriyasu reveals challenges of parenting on national TV

Moriyasu shared that parenting his three sons was challenging because he had to communicate differently with each of them based on their personalities. While the eldest and second sons would cry and apologize when scolded, the youngest reacted differently. He also revealed that he has a rotation system for his lucky underwear, which amused the studio audience.

Saltzaki Taiichi and Sanma's 'Metsu!' collaboration steals the show

First-time guest Saltzaki Taiichi (M!LK) performed a 'Metsu!' collaboration with Sanma. He posed with Moriyasu, saying 'World Cup, it's great!' but was criticized by Sanma.

Family special episode features surprising stories

The show featured stories from large families, including a mother with 12 children and the eldest daughter of 13 siblings. Moriyasu smiled awkwardly as he shared stories about his children, saying, 'It hurts a little.'