Backhaus's work as an interpreter and the new Japan Connection

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Context

Mio Backhaus, a young midfielder for SC Freiburg, has shown that he has a strong interest in Japanese culture, which goes beyond just the language. His language skills not only make him a valuable ally for his Japanese teammates, but could also help him gain a more significant role within the team, especially in a context of increasing internationalization in German football.

Why it matters

SC Freiburg's new 'Japan Connection' represents an interesting development for the team ahead of the upcoming Bundesliga season. The presence of Japanese players such as Daichi Kamada and Ritsu Doan, along with new goalkeeper Kōta Yoshida, could enrich the club's football culture and improve group cohesion. Furthermore, Mio Backhaus' role as an interpreter highlights the importance of intercultural communication in modern football.

Key points

  • Backhaus' interpreter work and the new Japan Connection.
  • Mio Backhaus talks about Freiburg's new Japan Connection, including translations and a goalkeeper who speaks Japanese.
  • Nebenjob Dolmetscher: Backhaus und die drei Japaner.
Freiburg's retreat in Austria is allowing the team to test the mechanisms ahead of the next Bundesliga season. But between training sessions and matches, there is also space for lighter moments. This is the case of a chat, entirely in Japanese, which took place during the training camp, in which Freiburg's new goalkeeper, Kōta Yoshida, and the two Japanese players already in the squad, Daichi Kamada and Ritsu Doan, participated. The conversation, however, was not the easiest, given that Mio Backhaus was the unofficial interpreter for Yoshida, Doan and Kamada. The young midfielder, German by birth, revealed that he has excellent language skills and knows Japanese. "I began to be interested in the Japanese language when I was younger, watching anime and playing video games", said Backhaus in an interview given to Freiburg's official website, "Then I decided to delve deeper and study the language". Backhaus said that his interest in Japan did not stop only at the language, but also concerned Japanese culture in general, so much so that he decided to study outside of school, attending private courses. And if for Yoshida, Doan and Kamada, Backhaus was a precious help in clarifying some aspects of training and life at the retreat, the young German also revealed that for his new teammate Yoshida, another type of help would also have been very useful. "I discovered that Kōta Yoshida is a big fan of anime and manga, so I advised him to start watching anime in the original language to practice his Japanese." But Backhaus' interest in Japanese culture has not gone unnoticed by his teammates, in fact, it seems that Yoshida, Doan and Kamada are trying to take him to Japanese restaurants more often. “They always invite me to dinner at Japanese restaurants, but I don't want to take too much advantage of their hospitality,” Backhaus explained, laughing. Speaking of dinners, our unofficial interpreter also revealed that for the three Japanese, it is very important to respect the culinary traditions of Japan and therefore when they go out for dinner, they tend to choose restaurants that offer authentic Japanese food. But Backhaus' work as an interpreter for Freiburg's new Japan Connection didn't end with that chat at the training camp. In fact, again on the occasion of the retreat, there was a short interview for the club's official website, again in Japanese, in which Yoshida, Doan and Kamada participated. And on that occasion, the two Japanese forwards referred to Backhaus, saying that he was a very interesting player and that they would have liked to see him play more. At this point, it's fair to wonder if Backhaus' ability to speak Japanese could benefit him in terms of playing time next season. And to this question, he himself gave an answer, saying: "I hope it can help me, but that's not why I do it. I do it because I'm really interested in Japanese culture and the Japanese language."

What happens now

With the training camp in Austria continuing, Freiburg will have the opportunity to further integrate their new players and refine their understanding ahead of the start of the Bundesliga. Mio Backhaus, thanks to his language skills, could continue to play a crucial role in facilitating communication between the Japanese players and the rest of the team. Freiburg fans can expect to see how this new connection will influence the team's performance next season.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened during Freiburg's retreat in Austria?

During Freiburg's training camp in Austria, the team had training sessions and practice matches, but also a chat in Japanese between the new goalkeeper Kōta Yoshida and the Japanese players Daichi Kamada and Ritsu Doan.

Who confirmed Mio Backhaus' linguistic skills?

Mio Backhaus confirmed his Japanese language skills during an interview with Freiburg's official website.

Why did Mio Backhaus decide to study Japanese?

Mio Backhaus became interested in the Japanese language by watching anime and playing video games, and then decided to study the language further.

What changes did Mio Backhaus bring to Freiburg's training camp?

Mio Backhaus helped Kōta Yoshida, Daichi Kamada and Ritsu Doan communicate better during the retreat by acting as an unofficial interpreter.

What is the connection between Kōta Yoshida and Japanese culture?

Kōta Yoshida is a big fan of anime and manga, and Mio Backhaus advised him to watch anime in the original language to practice his Japanese.

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