进击的体育巨人，进击的培育体系 The Advancing Giant of Sport, The Power of a Cultivation System in Japan

ps：最近写文章的频率高了一点点，肯定不是因为没事做闲的，😂 ，纯粹是信息接入很多，需要用文字来整理思路。

昨天被米兰冬奥会双人滑冰的信息刷屏，比赛视频看了不下五次，我比女主持人哭的更厉害，太容易感动了泪点低。

再次祝贺日本选手三浦璃来和木原龙一，刷新历史记录，逆转赛事，拿下日本双人花滑首金！

纵观这次的冬奥会，日本的选手在几乎每一个比赛上都有亮眼表现。一直以来，亚洲在冬季竞技比赛中，存在感非常薄弱。一方面，冬季比赛项目很多来自西方国家，另一方面，接触这些运动的亚洲国家，无论是从地理环境还是人才培育上来讲，有先天的条件不足。

为什么日本能突围而出？

首先，地理环境。日本有相当多的滑雪场，从耳熟能详的北海道niseko，到曾经的冬奥场地nagano，以及现在被滑雪爱好者追捧的hakuba，从北起到南部，最远到山阴地区的鸟取县，日本都有能够满足从家庭到专业运动员的滑雪场。

其次，雪质很好。前几年，我们去考察过长野志贺高原的滑雪场。作为1998年冬奥会的主赛场之一，那里的海拔普遍较高（很多雪场都在1500米到2300米之间），保证了雪质更干、更软，也就是滑雪者梦寐以求的粉雪Powder snow。更重要的是无论是像“烧额山”这样适合刷道的长距离滑道，还是“横手山”那种可以看树冰的高海拔体验，层次感非常丰富，全年龄层覆盖的天然场地设备，得天独厚的条件。

再次，每个滑雪场周边，都有各类传统温泉酒店，或者个人经营的旅馆，保留日本特色的同时，在冬季提供了住宿的便利。

最后，一个更重要的原因，全年龄层的体育渗透。从幼儿园到大学，日本的几乎每个学校有【部活动 (Bukatsu)】，这是一个典型的日式文化。形成了一种深植于社会的教育体系和生活方式。

日本许多高中和大学都有专门的“滑雪部” (Ski Club)。竞技选手会去参加“全中”（全国中学校体育大会）或“因特海”（Inter-High，全国高中综合体育大会）的滑雪比赛；而普通爱好者则在部活中形成了极强的社交粘性。只要有兴趣，都有参加部活的机会，从而让挑选选手的范围无限放大。另外很多中小学（特别是关东、东北和北海道地区）会利用冬假或课外活动时间，包车带整年级的学生去雪场住上3-4天，从小体验的设定让滑雪这项运动成为肌肉记忆。当学生毕业进入社会，这种挂钩并没有断掉，日本很多大型企业（如丰田、JR、甚至各大银行）都有自己的体育俱乐部或滑雪社。

纵观整个日本的体育体系，从足球，篮球，棒球，橄榄球，到滑雪，几乎每一个运动项目都是从小参与，进行系统的培训，并且参与的成本很低。这种体系的核心，并不只是“竞技成绩”，而是一种长期主义的社会结构。日本的体育并不高度依赖“精英学校”或“少数天才”。更多的是通过庞大的参与人口，形成自然筛选。孩子们在反复的比赛、训练与失败中建立纪律、团队意识和抗压能力。体育在这里，是人格教育的一部分。

最近，我们开始走访日本各地的青少年体育俱乐部，希望能做更深入的交流与访谈。

我们会陆续分享在不同俱乐部看到的真实训练场景、教练理念，以及一些值得思考的细节。

如果你也关注青少年体育、体系建设，或者对日本的训练文化感兴趣，欢迎持续关注我们的blog或者fb信息。

（Soyoka in Yokoteyama）

**P.S.** I’ve been writing a little more frequently lately. It’s definitely not because I have nothing to do 😂 — quite the opposite. There’s been a lot of new information coming in, and writing helps me organize my thoughts.

Yesterday, my feed was flooded with highlights from the Milan Winter Olympics pairs figure skating event. I watched the performance video at least five times. I probably cried more than the female commentator — I’m way too easily moved.

Congratulations again to Japan’s **Riku Miura** and **Ryuichi Kihara** for making history, delivering a dramatic comeback, and winning Japan’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in pairs figure skating at the **2026 Winter Olympics**.

Looking at this Winter Olympics overall, Japanese athletes delivered standout performances in almost every event. Historically, Asia has had a relatively limited presence in winter sports. Many of these disciplines originated in Western countries, and for Asian nations, both geography and athlete development systems often pose natural disadvantages.

So how did Japan break through?

First, geography. Japan has a remarkable number of ski resorts. From the well-known **Niseko**, to **Nagano**, host of the 1998 Winter Olympics, to the increasingly popular **Hakuba**, and even as far west as Tottori in the San’in region — the country offers ski facilities that serve everyone from families to professional athletes.

Second, the snow quality. A few years ago, we visited **Shiga Kogen**, one of the main venues of the **1998 Winter Olympics**. With elevations ranging roughly from 1,500 to 2,300 meters, the higher altitude ensures drier, softer snow — the powder snow skiers dream about. Whether it’s long cruising runs like those at **Yakebitaiyama**, or the high-altitude experience of **Yokoteyama** where you can see snow-covered trees, the variety is impressive and accessible across age groups.

Third, around nearly every ski area, you’ll find traditional hot spring inns and locally run lodges. They preserve Japanese character while making winter stays both convenient and culturally rich.

But perhaps the most important factor is year-round sports participation across all age groups.

From kindergarten through university, almost every school in Japan has **Bukatsu** (club activities) — a uniquely Japanese cultural system. Many high schools and universities have dedicated ski clubs. Competitive athletes compete in national tournaments such as the All-Japan Junior High Championships and the Inter-High School Championships, while recreational participants build strong social bonds through club activities.

Anyone with interest has a chance to participate. This dramatically expands the talent pool. Many elementary and junior high schools — especially in Kanto, Tohoku, and Hokkaido — organize multi-day winter ski camps during school breaks. Experiencing skiing from a young age turns it into muscle memory. Even after graduation, that connection doesn’t disappear. Many large Japanese corporations — such as **Toyota Motor Corporation**, **East Japan Railway Company**, and major banks — maintain their own sports clubs and ski teams.

Looking at Japan’s overall sports ecosystem — from football and basketball to baseball, rugby, and skiing — almost every discipline encourages early participation and structured training at relatively low cost. The core of this system is not merely competitive success, but a long-term social structure.

Japan’s sports development does not rely heavily on elite schools or a handful of prodigies. Instead, it relies on broad participation and natural selection through volume. Through repeated competition, training, and even failure, children build discipline, teamwork, and resilience. Sports here are part of character education.

Recently, we have begun visiting youth sports clubs across Japan, hoping to engage in deeper exchanges and interviews.

We’ll continue sharing real training scenes, coaching philosophies, and thoughtful observations from different clubs.

If you’re interested in youth sports, system-building, or Japan’s training culture, feel free to follow our blog or Facebook for more updates.