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Japan's Under-22s brace up for Olympic qualifier

DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia - Japan's Under-22 strikers Yoshihito Morishima (far left) and Sota Hirayama (far right) run with their teammates in preparation for their Group C Olympic qualifier against Saudi Arabia in Dammam on Sept. 6.

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F-22s in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Photo shows one of the F-22 Raptor stealth fighters that arrived at the U.S. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture on July 28, 2012.

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Japan beat Malaysia in London Olympic soccer qualifier

TOSU, Japan - Japan Under-22s forward Ryohei Yamazaki (2nd from L) scores Japan's second goal in the 76th minute of a final-round Asian-zone Group C soccer qualifier with Malaysia for the 2012 London Olympics at Tosu Stadium in Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 21, 2011. Japan beat Malaysia 2-0.

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Japan reach final round of London Olympic q'fiers

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Japan's Hiroki Sakai (L) celebrates his goal with Kensuke Nagai (R) in the first half of a 2012 London Olympics qualifier against Kuwait in Kuwait on June 23, 2011. Japan's Under-22s advanced to the final round of the qualifiers despite a 2-1 loss in the second leg of the home-and-away series.

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Japan reach final round of London Olympic q'fiers

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Japan's Hiroki Sakai (C) scores in the opening half of a 2012 London Olympics qualifier against Kuwait in Kuwait on June 23, 2011. Japan's Under-22s advanced to the final round of the qualifiers despite a 2-1 loss in the second leg of the home-and-away series.

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Japan reach final round of London Olympic q'fiers

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Kuwait's Hamad Aman (R) scores in the second half of a 2012 London Olympics qualifier against Japan in Kuwait on June 23, 2011. Japan's Under-22s advanced to the final round of the qualifiers despite a 2-1 loss in the second leg of the home-and-away series.

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Nagai strikes twice vs. Australia

NIIGATA, Japan - Japan's Kensuke Nagai (R) scores his second goal during the second half of an Under 22s friendly against Australia at Big Swan stadium in Niigata on June 1, 2011. Japan won 3-1.

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Japan beat Bahrain in U-22 friendly

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan's Ryohei Yamazaki scores a late penalty in a friendly against Bahrain in Manama on Feb. 12, 2011. Japan's Under-22s beat their Bahrain counterparts 2-0.

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Japan's U-22s lose to Kuwait in friendly

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Japan Under-22 forward Takashi Usami (R) seeks to escape his markers during the second half of a friendly soccer match against the Kuwait senior national team in Kuwait on Feb. 9, 2011. Kuwait won 3-0.

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Japan's U-22s vs. Kuwait in friendly

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Japan Under-22 striker Kensuke Nagai (R) fires in a shot during the first half of a friendly soccer match against the Kuwait senior national team in Kuwait on Feb. 9, 2011.

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Japan vs Malaysia in 2nd round qualifier for Beijing Olypmics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Under 22s defender Yuto Nagatomo (R) scores with a header during the first half of a game against Malaysia in the second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Olympics in Tokyo on June 6.

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Japan vs Malaysia in 2nd round qualifier for Beijing Olypmics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Under 22s midfielder Shuto Suzuki (R) is congratulated by teammate Yuto Nagatomo after scoring his side's second goal during the first half of a game against Malaysia in the second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Olympics in Tokyo on June 6.

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Japan vs. Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympics

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) celebrates with teammate Yohei Kajiyama (R) after scoring the team's second goal during the first half of a game against Syria in the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18. Japan beat Syria 2-0 to secure a place in the final round.

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Japan vs. Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympics

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s midfielder Keisuke Honda scores the team's second goal during the first half of a game against Syria in the second round of Asian qualifies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18.

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Japan vs Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympic

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s midfielder Koki Mizuno (L) is congratulated by his teammate Keisuke Honda after scoring during the first half of a game against Syria in the second round of Asian qualifies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18.

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Japan vs Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympic

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s forward Sota Hirayama (L) and a Syrian player battle for the ball during the first half of their game in the second round of Asian qualifies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18.

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Japan Under-22s tune up for match against Syria

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Japan's Under-22s tune up in Tokyo on March 27 in preparation for their second-round qualifier against Syria for the 2008 Beijing Olympics at the National Stadium on March 28.

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Japan's U-22 down Malaysia in Olympic qualifier

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia - FC Tokyo striker Sota Hirayama (2nd from R) scores an opener during the first half of a Japan vs Malaysia second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Olympics in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, on March 14. Japan's Under-22s powered past Malaysia 2-1 for their second straight victory.

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Japan off to winning start on road to Beijing Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese players thank their supporters after Japan's Under-22s pulled off a 3-0 win over Hong Kong on Feb. 28 night in their opening second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Games.

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Japan off to winning start on road to Beijing Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - TOKYO, Japan - Yohei Kajiyama (C) scores the second goal in the second half as Japan's Under-22s pull off a 3-0 win over Hong Kong on Feb. 28 night in their opening second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Games.

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Japan's U-22s beat New Zealand in friendly

KOBE, Japan - Japan's U-22 forward Yoshito Okubo (L) and Satoshi Nakayama celebrate after Nakayama scored Japan's first goal in a friendly against New Zealand at Kobe Wing Stadium on May 21. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan hit Thailand for 6 in final Olympic qualifier

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan's under-22s celebrate themselves after thrashing hosts Thailand 6-0 in their final soccer Olympic qualifier in Bangkok on Nov. 13.

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Japan thrashes Philippines in Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Striker Tomoyuki Hirase (C) of Japan's under-22s soccer team heads the ball in the first half to score the first goal of an Olympic qualifying match against the Philippines at Tokyo's National Stadium on July 4. Japan beat the Philippines 11-0.

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US Air Force To Send Dozens Of F-22 Fighter Jets To The Pacific

Handout file photo dated July 26, 2014 of an F-22 Raptor displays its weapons bays to the crowd , during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The United States Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to an exercise in the western Pacific this month, an unusually large deployment of the powerful jets that analysts say sends a strong message to a possible adversary in China.Pacific Air Forces in Hawaii this week said approximately 25 F-22s Raptors from the Hawaii Air National Guard and from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will deploy this month to Guam and Tinian islands for Operation Pacific Iron 2021. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jared Becker via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Air Force To Send Dozens Of F-22 Fighter Jets To The Pacific

Handout file photo dated July 9, 2018 of eight U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, sit on the flightline, , at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The United States Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to an exercise in the western Pacific this month, an unusually large deployment of the powerful jets that analysts say sends a strong message to a possible adversary in China.Pacific Air Forces in Hawaii this week said approximately 25 F-22s Raptors from the Hawaii Air National Guard and from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will deploy this month to Guam and Tinian islands for Operation Pacific Iron 2021. U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Air Force To Send Dozens Of F-22 Fighter Jets To The Pacific

Handout file photo dated March 25, 2019 of F-22 Raptors arrive at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., prior to the Thunder Over the Bay Air Show. The United States Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to an exercise in the western Pacific this month, an unusually large deployment of the powerful jets that analysts say sends a strong message to a possible adversary in China.Pacific Air Forces in Hawaii this week said approximately 25 F-22s Raptors from the Hawaii Air National Guard and from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will deploy this month to Guam and Tinian islands for Operation Pacific Iron 2021. U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Air Force To Send Dozens Of F-22 Fighter Jets To The Pacific

Handout file photo dated June 10, 2014 of an F-22 Raptor takes off for an exercise sortie, in support of Cope Taufan 14 at Royal Malaysian air force P.U. Butterworth, Malaysia. The United States Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to an exercise in the western Pacific this month, an unusually large deployment of the powerful jets that analysts say sends a strong message to a possible adversary in China.Pacific Air Forces in Hawaii this week said approximately 25 F-22s Raptors from the Hawaii Air National Guard and from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will deploy this month to Guam and Tinian islands for Operation Pacific Iron 2021. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Air Force To Send Dozens Of F-22 Fighter Jets To The Pacific

Handout photo dated February 4, 2014 of an F-22 Raptor from the 27th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., takes off to begin a training mission during Red Flag 14-1 at Nellis AFB, NN. The United States Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to an exercise in the western Pacific this month, an unusually large deployment of the powerful jets that analysts say sends a strong message to a possible adversary in China.Pacific Air Forces in Hawaii this week said approximately 25 F-22s Raptors from the Hawaii Air National Guard and from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will deploy this month to Guam and Tinian islands for Operation Pacific Iron 2021. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Air Force To Send Dozens Of F-22 Fighter Jets To The Pacific

Handout file photo dated August 2, 2016 of an F-22 Raptor, from the 43rd Fighter Squadron, takes off in Savannah, Ga., during Sentry Savannah 16-3. The United States Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to an exercise in the western Pacific this month, an unusually large deployment of the powerful jets that analysts say sends a strong message to a possible adversary in China.Pacific Air Forces in Hawaii this week said approximately 25 F-22s Raptors from the Hawaii Air National Guard and from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will deploy this month to Guam and Tinian islands for Operation Pacific Iron 2021. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Solomon Cook via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Air Force To Send Dozens Of F-22 Fighter Jets To The Pacific

Handout file photo dated March 24, 2016 of two F-22 Raptors from the 3rd Wing at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, conduct approach training. The United States Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to an exercise in the western Pacific this month, an unusually large deployment of the powerful jets that analysts say sends a strong message to a possible adversary in China.Pacific Air Forces in Hawaii this week said approximately 25 F-22s Raptors from the Hawaii Air National Guard and from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will deploy this month to Guam and Tinian islands for Operation Pacific Iron 2021. U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Air Force To Send Dozens Of F-22 Fighter Jets To The Pacific

Handout file photo dated July 25, 2014 of an F-22 Raptor performs aerial maneuvers , in support of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The United States Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to an exercise in the western Pacific this month, an unusually large deployment of the powerful jets that analysts say sends a strong message to a possible adversary in China.Pacific Air Forces in Hawaii this week said approximately 25 F-22s Raptors from the Hawaii Air National Guard and from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will deploy this month to Guam and Tinian islands for Operation Pacific Iron 2021. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joseph Araiza via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Air Force To Send Dozens Of F-22 Fighter Jets To The Pacific

Handout file photo dated June 6, 2015 of an F-22 Raptor from the Hawaii Air National Guardâs 199th Fighter Squadron increases altitude shortly after takeoff at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The United States Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to an exercise in the western Pacific this month, an unusually large deployment of the powerful jets that analysts say sends a strong message to a possible adversary in China.Pacific Air Forces in Hawaii this week said approximately 25 F-22s Raptors from the Hawaii Air National Guard and from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will deploy this month to Guam and Tinian islands for Operation Pacific Iron 2021. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan off to winning start on road to Beijing Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - TOKYO, Japan - Yohei Kajiyama (C) scores the second goal in the second half as Japan's Under-22s pull off a 3-0 win over Hong Kong on Feb. 28 night in their opening second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Games. (Kyodo)

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Japan off to winning start on road to Beijing Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese players thank their supporters after Japan's Under-22s pulled off a 3-0 win over Hong Kong on Feb. 28 night in their opening second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Games. (Kyodo)

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Japan's U-22 down Malaysia in Olympic qualifier

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia - FC Tokyo striker Sota Hirayama (2nd from R) scores an opener during the first half of a Japan vs Malaysia second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Olympics in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, on March 14. Japan's Under-22s powered past Malaysia 2-1 for their second straight victory. (Kyodo)

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Japan Under-22s tune up for match against Syria

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Japan's Under-22s tune up in Tokyo on March 27 in preparation for their second-round qualifier against Syria for the 2008 Beijing Olympics at the National Stadium on March 28. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs. Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympics

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s midfielder Keisuke Honda scores the team's second goal during the first half of a game against Syria in the second round of Asian qualifies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympic

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s forward Sota Hirayama (L) and a Syrian player battle for the ball during the first half of their game in the second round of Asian qualifies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympic

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s midfielder Koki Mizuno (L) is congratulated by his teammate Keisuke Honda after scoring during the first half of a game against Syria in the second round of Asian qualifies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs. Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympics

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) celebrates with teammate Yohei Kajiyama (R) after scoring the team's second goal during the first half of a game against Syria in the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18. Japan beat Syria 2-0 to secure a place in the final round. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs Malaysia in 2nd round qualifier for Beijing Olypmics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Under 22s midfielder Shuto Suzuki (R) is congratulated by teammate Yuto Nagatomo after scoring his side's second goal during the first half of a game against Malaysia in the second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Olympics in Tokyo on June 6. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs Malaysia in 2nd round qualifier for Beijing Olypmics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Under 22s defender Yuto Nagatomo (R) scores with a header during the first half of a game against Malaysia in the second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Olympics in Tokyo on June 6. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Under-22s brace up for Olympic qualifier

DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia - Japan's Under-22 strikers Yoshihito Morishima (far left) and Sota Hirayama (far right) run with their teammates in preparation for their Group C Olympic qualifier against Saudi Arabia in Dammam on Sept. 6. (Kyodo)

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Japan's U-22s vs. Kuwait in friendly

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Japan Under-22 striker Kensuke Nagai (R) fires in a shot during the first half of a friendly soccer match against the Kuwait senior national team in Kuwait on Feb. 9, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Japan beat Malaysia in London Olympic soccer qualifier

TOSU, Japan - Japan Under-22s forward Ryohei Yamazaki (2nd from L) scores Japan's second goal in the 76th minute of a final-round Asian-zone Group C soccer qualifier with Malaysia for the 2012 London Olympics at Tosu Stadium in Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 21, 2011. Japan beat Malaysia 2-0. (Kyodo)

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Japan reach final round of London Olympic q'fiers

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Kuwait's Hamad Aman (R) scores in the second half of a 2012 London Olympics qualifier against Japan in Kuwait on June 23, 2011. Japan's Under-22s advanced to the final round of the qualifiers despite a 2-1 loss in the second leg of the home-and-away series. (Kyodo)

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Japan reach final round of London Olympic q'fiers

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Japan's Hiroki Sakai (C) scores in the opening half of a 2012 London Olympics qualifier against Kuwait in Kuwait on June 23, 2011. Japan's Under-22s advanced to the final round of the qualifiers despite a 2-1 loss in the second leg of the home-and-away series. (Kyodo)

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Japan reach final round of London Olympic q'fiers

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Japan's Hiroki Sakai (L) celebrates his goal with Kensuke Nagai (R) in the first half of a 2012 London Olympics qualifier against Kuwait in Kuwait on June 23, 2011. Japan's Under-22s advanced to the final round of the qualifiers despite a 2-1 loss in the second leg of the home-and-away series. (Kyodo)

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Nagai strikes twice vs. Australia

NIIGATA, Japan - Japan's Kensuke Nagai (R) scores his second goal during the second half of an Under 22s friendly against Australia at Big Swan stadium in Niigata on June 1, 2011. Japan won 3-1. (Kyodo)

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Japan's U-22s lose to Kuwait in friendly

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Japan Under-22 forward Takashi Usami (R) seeks to escape his markers during the second half of a friendly soccer match against the Kuwait senior national team in Kuwait on Feb. 9, 2011. Kuwait won 3-0. (Kyodo)