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ONO SET FOR OP
JUNE 22: Japanese midfielder Shinji Ono will go under the surgeon's knife to cure an appendix problem. (More)
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INAMOTO EAGER TO STAY IN EUROPE
JUNE 19: Arsenal reject Junichi Inamoto wants to stay in Europe and says other Japan stars will come. (More)
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TEARFUL TROUSSIER LOOKS TO THE FUTURE
JUNE 18: Post-match reaction to Turkey's 1-0 World Cup second-round defeat of Japan. (More)
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JAPAN v TURKEY MINUTE-BY-MINUTE
JUNE 18: A look back at how Turkey beat Japan 1-0 in their second round clash in Miyagi. (More)
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TROUSSIER: WHY I'M QUITTING
JUNE 17: Philippe Troussier said he's quitting Japan after the World Cup because of a lack of motivation. (More)
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MATSUDA PROMISES MORE FOR FANS
JUNE 16: Naoki Matsuda promised the Japanese fans their World Cup adventure has just begun. (More)
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INAMOTO WANTS MORE OF THE SAME
JUNE 16: Japan's Junichi Inamoto has set his sights on a place in the last eight of the World Cup. (More)
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SECOND ROUND WAS OUR GOAL - NAKATA
JUNE 15: Japan's Hidetoshi Nakata says qualification for the second round was the first target for his side. (More)
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TROUSSIER TOASTS JAPANESE SPIRIT
JUNE 14: Post-match reaction to Japan's 2-0 victory over Tunisia. (More)
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GROUP H CLOCKWATCH
JUNE 14: A look at how events unfolded on the final day of action in Group H. (More)
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MORISHIMA WARNS OF TUNISIAN THREAT
JUNE 13: Japan midfielder Hiroaki Morishima has warned his team-mates against underestimating Tunisia. (More)
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ONO - SUPPORT CAN SEE US THROUGH
JUNE 13: Japanese Midfielder Shinji Ono hopes their huge support can sweep them past Tunisia on Friday. (More)
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INAMOTO THE KEY - ONO
JUNE 12: Shinji Ono believes team-mate Junichi Inamoto holds the key to Japan's World Cup hopes. (More)
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ONO RALLIES JAPAN
JUNE 11: Midfielder Shinji Ono is confident Japan can give the home crowd exactly what they want. (More)
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ARSENAL RELEASE JAPAN STAR INAMOTO
JUNE 10: Arsenal are to let Japan World Cup star Junichi Inamoto leave on a free transfer. (More)
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NAKATA DEMANDS RESPECT
JUNE 10: Hidetoshi Nakata is hoping Japan will get the respect they deserve after beating Russia. (More)
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INAMOTO LIFTS HOST NATION'S HOPES
JUNE 9: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watched Junichi Inamoto inspire Japan to victory over Russia. (More)
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TROUSSIER SALUTES HOME BACKING
JUNE 9: Post-match reaction to Japan's 1-0 victory over Russia in Group H. (More)
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JAPAN v RUSSIA MINUTE-BY-MINUTE
JUNE 9: A detailed rundown on how Japan beat Russia 1-0 in their Group H clash in Yokohama. (More)
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TROUSSIER NOT RUSSIAN TO MAKE CHANGES
JUNE 8: Coach Philippe Troussier will not compromise his belief in attractive football when Japan take on Russia. (More)
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JAPAN FEARING IZMAILOV THREAT
JUNE 8: Russian wonder boy Marat Izmailov is the player Japan fear most ahead of the sides' Group H meeting. (More)
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JAPAN LOOK TO KEEP DREAM ALIVE
JUNE 7: Japan face Russia knowing their World Cup party is in danger of coming to a premature end. (More)
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SUZUKI REVVING UP
JUNE 6: Japan striker Takayuki Suzuki believes no-one should be surprised by their success to date. (More)
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TROUSSIER FRUSTRATED BY DRAW
JUNE 4: Post-match reaction to the 2-2 World Cup Group H draw between Japan and Belgium. (More)
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JAPAN v BELGIUM MINUTE-BY-MINUTE
JUNE 4: A look at how Japan and Belgium drew 2-2 in their Group H opener at Saitama. (More)
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VICTORY IS KEY - NAKATA
JUNE 3: Japan star Hidetoshi Nakata believes a win against Belgium is crucial. (More)
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HOSTS EXPECTING TOUGH START
JUNE 2: Japan midfielder Mitsuo Ogasawara is hoping the co-hosts can cope with Belgium. (More)
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INAMOTO WANTS GOOD START
MAY 31: Junichi Inamoto has told his Japan team-mates that the first goal will be decisive against Belgium. (More)
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ONO'S RACE FOR KICK-OFF
MAY 30: Japan's Shinji Ono is fighting to prove his fitness ahead of the clash with Belgium. (More)
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ONO, HE'S BACK IN HOSPITAL
MAY 29: Japan midfielder Shinji Ono has undergone further hospital tests on a stomach problem. (More)
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JAPANESE JUST WANT GOALS
MAY 29: Goals are the be-all and end-all for Japan fans, according to their coach Philippe Troussier. (More)
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ONO - I'M TOO TIRED TO PLAY
MAY 28: Shinji Ono plans to miss Japan's opening group clash with Belgium with stomach cramps the problem. (More)
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APPENDICITIS WOE FOR ONO
MAY 27: Japanese star Shinji Ono has been diagnosed with appendicitis and is facing a World Cup knockout. (More)
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JAPANESE CONFIDENCE ON THE UP
MAY 26: Japan are hoping to demonstrate they are no longer cannon-fodder for the world's elite. (More)
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SWEDES HELD BY JAPAN
MAY 25: Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 in their World Cup warm-up match in Tokyo on Saturday. (More)
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WORLD CUP SQUADS
MAY 24: A look at Japan's official World Cup squad, as announced by FIFA. (More)
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OKANO SEEKING JAPANESE GLORY
MAY 23: JFA president Shunichiro Okano has told the national team to make the country proud. (More)
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TROUSSIER PLAYS STRAIGHT BAT
MAY 22: Japan's Philippe Troussier dodged questions from the media at a pre-World Cup press conference. (More)
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