Japan gear for Group F opener

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - Japan coach Zico (C) looks on as defender Tsunayasu Miyamoto (far right) and midfielder Shinji Ono (2nd from L) tune up at Fritz Walter Stadium in Kaiserslautern on June 11 on the eve of their Group F opener against Australia. (Kyodo)

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