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Japan warms up with win

24 May 2012 Japan prepared for its upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a routine 2-0 victory over Azerbaijan in Shizuoka.

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Japan picks Kagawa, Honda

18 May 2012 Shinji Kagawa and Keisuke Honda were among 10 Europe-based players named in Japan's 23-man squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifying warm-up against Azerbaijan next week.

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Roos match to draw big TV audience

22 Apr 2012 The forthcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Australia and Japan is expected to draw a television audience of half a billion people across Asia.

Antonis, Bridge in doubt for Sydney FC

15 Dec 2011 Striker Mark Bridge and teenage star Terry Antonis have trained with Sydney FC but remain doubtful for Saturday's clash with Newcastle.

Japan parliament debates loss

30 Nov 2011 Japan's 1-0 World Cup qualifying away defeat by Korea DPR has provoked a debate in the Japanese parliament, with one politician claiming the Blue Samurai could have been kidnapped if it had won in Pyongyang.

Socceroos snubbed in Asian awards

17 Nov 2011 Australia has been overlooked for Asia's top player award with no representatives among the six players shortlisted.

Japan falls in tense qualifier

15 Nov 2011 Pak Nam Chol scored a second-half goal to enable Korea DPR beat Japan 1-0 in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday that was more about politics than football.

Japan fans told to keep quiet

11 Nov 2011 Diehard Japanese fans have been warned to tone down their cheers to avoid trouble when the Blue Samurai clashes with bitter rival Korea DPR next week in its away World Cup qualifier.

Japan to send staff to Korea

3 Nov 2011 The Japanese government plans to send staff of its Foreign Ministry to North Korea to ensure the safety of Japanese travelling to Pyongyang for this month's World Cup qualifier.

Japan includes striking stars

2 Nov 2011 Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni has included strikers Mike Havenaar and Shinji Okazaki in his 23-man squad for 2014 World Cup qualifying matches against Korea DPR and Tajikistan later this month.

Japan wins 8-0 in World Cup qualifying

12 Oct 2011 Japan has trounced hapless Tajikistan 8-0 in World Cup qualifying as Asia's big guns fired.

South Korea draws, Japan wins

8 Oct 2011 Arsenal striker Park Chu-young scored twice as South Korea drew 2-2 with Poland in an international friendly, while Japan edged Vietnam 1-0.

Honda, Nakamura ruled out

1 Sep 2011 Japan has lost striker Keisuke Honda and midfielder Kengo Nakamura to injuries for upcoming 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Korea DPR and Uzbekistan.

Japan honours women's squad

20 Aug 2011 Japan has honoured its World Cup-winning women footballers as people's heroes, presenting the squad with traditional Japanese cosmetic brushes.

Japan extends unbeaten run

11 Aug 2011 Japan extended its unbeaten run under coach Alberto Zaccheroni to 13 straight matches by beating Korea Republic 3-0 in a friendly.

Japan vows to retain Matsuda spirit

10 Aug 2011 Japan is vowing to continue the fighting spirit of former team-mate Naoki Matsuda as it prepares to face rival Korea Republic in a home friendly after hundreds of fans attended his funeral on Tuesday.

Kashiwa regains J-League lead

9 Aug 2011 Brazilian duo Leandro Domingues and Jorge Wagner gave Kashiwa Reysol a 2-0 win over Yokohama Marinos as it regained the J-League lead.

USA backs Rodriguez

17 Jul 2011 USA coach Pia Sundhage will keep faith in misfiring striker Amy Rodriguez in Monday morning's (AEST) FIFA Women's World Cup final against Japan.

All-action Japan compared to Barcelona

16 Jul 2011 Japan's all-action style has caught the eye at the FIFA Women's World Cup and the side has drawn comparisons with Barcelona.

Sawa fires Japan into quarters

2 Jul 2011 A hat-trick from skipper Homare Sawa and a first half Shinobu Ohno goal booked Japan a quarter-final berth at the FIFA Women's World Cup with a 4-0 win over Mexico.

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Champions of 2011-2012

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