And it’s safe to say the former Bayern Munich and Arsenal star has been doing all he can to cross the cultural divide.
Goal dropped in on Podolski last week to find the 32-year-old deep in training, desperate to ensure his adaptation goes as smoothly as possible.
From origami to the way of the samurai, check out our exclusive video below for proof that the J.League’s latest superstar has arrived ready to roll a whole lot more than just sushi.
