tank zou what is one of the participants of the program. the former l-leaguer now plays in thailand. he says the training coach is ideal for future coaches like him. >> translator: i'm grateful that japan football association is providing this opportunity, and i'm glad i can attend. >> experts predict the number of japanese playing for asian soccer teams will continue to grow. >>> japan's finance minister had some words for the u.s. treasury secretary when they met. ron madison from the business team has more on this. ron? >> the stalemate last month in the u.s. congress is still pretty fresh on the minds on not just americans, but also officials around the world, so the two did have discussions on that. taro aso has urged secretary jack lew that he was relieved that the u.s. avoided default in october, but he did point out that the nation could face the same situation again next year if the conflict continues in congress. aso said he hopes the u.s. will consider the impact the default could have on the world economy and deal with the probl