For Future J.Leaguers: Muscle Diner CEO Yuji Nakazaki Gives Special Lecture at FC Tokyo U-18 on "Becoming the Person You Want to Be"

TANPAC Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Yuji Nakazaki), which operates the high-protein, low-calorie restaurant "Muscle Diner," held a special lecture by its representative, Yuji Nakazaki, for the players of FC Tokyo U-18, whom they support as an official partner, on June 2, 2026.

The lecture was themed "Becoming the Person You Want to Be," delivered to players aiming to become future J.League players. It covered the mindset for realizing dreams and the importance of daily habits such as diet and sleep in shaping the future.

◼︎ "Can People Become the Person They Want to Be?" At the beginning of the lecture, Nakazaki posed a question to the players: "Do you think people can become the person they want to be?" Or, "Do you think it is difficult for people to become the person they want to be?"

While many players chose the latter, Nakazaki stated, "Thinking that it is difficult can itself impose limitations on oneself."

The lecture introduced research suggesting that humans make about 35,000 choices and decisions daily, many of them unconsciously. He explained that holding the belief that "it is difficult to become the person you want to be" can lead to a series of unconscious choices that ultimately result in actions that prevent one from becoming that desired self.

Conversely, he emphasized that daily choices change when one clearly envisions the kind of person or player they want to become. While changing unconscious behaviors immediately may be difficult, he conveyed that altering conscious choices and decisions is the first step toward changing the future.

◼︎ Diet and Sleep: "Choices" That Change the Future The lecture also touched upon diet and sleep, which are essential for professional athletes.

Diet and sleep environments are areas that can be changed through one's own will in daily life. The choices made about what to eat and how to rest the body directly contribute to future performance and life itself.

Nakazaki urged the players, "First, try starting with what you can change yourself." He conveyed the message that achieving dreams and goals is shaped by the accumulation of small daily choices.

◼︎ Active Q&A Session A Q&A session was held after the lecture.

Questions from the players ranged from "how to find goals" to "the rewards of management," providing an opportunity to think about future lifestyles and careers beyond soccer. The players listened intently, taking notes with serious expressions, which was a testament to their high level of ambition.

◼︎ Comment from Yuji Nakazaki, President and CEO of TANPAC Co., Ltd. "The FC Tokyo U-18 players have very high aspirations, and I myself was greatly inspired. This time, I spoke not only about diet but also on the theme of 'Becoming the Person You Want to Be.' The players asked many fundamental questions about finding goals and the rewards of management.

Dreams and goals are not achieved solely through special talent. I believe they are gradually approached through daily choices and accumulation. Accumulating choices that one can change, such as diet and sleep, is the first step toward becoming your ideal self. I hope this lecture will be a catalyst for the players to carve out their future."

◼︎ Initiatives with FC Tokyo U-18 Since 2023, TANPAC has been an official partner of FC Tokyo, supporting player performance improvement through nutrition. FC Tokyo U-18 is a development organization for players who will lead the top team and Japanese soccer in the future. In addition to conditioning support through diet, they also support the formation of a mindset for continuous growth as individuals, not just in athletic ability, through lectures like this one.

TANPAC Co., Ltd. / Muscle Diner TANPAC Co., Ltd., which operates "Muscle Diner," is a company that upholds the philosophy of "Creating Food That Changes Lives" and supports everyone who challenges themselves with delicious, high-protein meals. They operate three "Muscle Diner" grill dining establishments in Tokyo, the frozen delivery service "Muscle Diner DELI," and the corporate service "Muscle Diner Office," and are supported by a wide range of health-conscious individuals, including professional athletes and celebrities.

URL: https://tanpac.co.jp/