Seiritsu International Education

Hajimemashite! I am Gabriel Beck-Godoy.


I am 16 years old and from Melbourne, Australia.


I always dreamed of doing 2 things: 1 to experience a different culture and lifestyle to which I am used, and 2 to pursue my career of football in a different country. This is what I'm currently doing and having a great time doing so.





Settling in at the dorm in Higashi-Washinomiya has been tough at times, being away from family and friends as well getting up at 6am every morning to catch a 45 minute train to Akabane for school. The weather change has been difficult, switching from hot Melbourne weather to freezing cold Tokyo weather. But as well, settling in has been very nice as the boys have helped me to feel right at home showing me the ways of the rope. Training is very different for the training loads are much heavier than Australia, and the language barrier has been tough as well.


I am very excited about what the future holds for me here in Japan and look forward to the next few weeks.