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Japan men qualify for sevens tournament at Rio Olympics

HONG KONG, Nov. 8 Kyodo - Japan's Teruya Goto scores a try during the second half of the final match against Hong Kong at the Asia Rugby Sevens Qualifier 2015 in Hong Kong on Nov. 8, 2015. Japan won 24-10 to book their ticket for the men's sevens tournament at next year's Rio Olympics.

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Japan qualify for London Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Players of the Japan soccer team and coach Takashi Sekizuka (L front) celebrate after winning 2-0 in their final qualifier in the Asia Group C final round for the London Olympics against Bahrain at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 14, 2012.

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Earthquake during soccer qualifier for London Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - A signboard at the National Stadium in Tokyo at 9:10 p.m. on March 14, 2012, gives information about an earthquake that occurred off the coast of Chiba Prefecture during Japan's final soccer qualifier in the Asia Group C final round for the London Olympics against Bahrain.

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Japan qualify for London Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroshi Kiyotake scores Japan's second goal during the second half of their final qualifier in the Asia Group C final round for the London Olympics against Bahrain at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 14, 2012. Japan won 2-0 to qualify for their fifth successive Olympics.

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Japan qualify for London Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan soccer coach Takashi Sekizuka shouts instructions during the second half of their final qualifier in the Asia Group C final round for the 2012 London Olympics at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 14, 2012. Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 to qualify for their fifth successive Olympics.

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Japan qualify for London Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Takahiro Ogihara (L) scores the opener against Bahrain during the second half of their final qualifier in the Asia Group C final round for the London Olympics at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 14, 2012. Japan won 2-0 to qualify for their fifth successive Olympics.

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Japan vs Australia in World Cup Group A qualifier

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan forward Keiji Tamada falls after being challenged by Australia defender Craig Moore during the first half of an Asia zone Group A qualifier for the 2010 World Cup finals at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Feb. 11.

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Japan vs Australia in World Cup Group A qualifier

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan defender Atsuto Uchida (R) and Australia midfielder Carl Valeri struggle for the ball during the first half of an Asia zone Group A qualifier for the 2010 World Cup finals at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Feb. 11.

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Japan held 0-0 by Australia in World Cup qualifier

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (R) and Australia midfielder Scott Chipperfield jump for the ball during the second half of an Asia zone Group A qualifier for the 2010 World Cup finals at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Feb. 11.

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Japan held 0-0 by Australia in World Cup qualifier

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka challenges Australia forward Richard Garcia during the second half of an Asia zone Group A qualifier for the 2010 World Cup finals at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Feb. 11.

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Australia mourn fire victims before World Cup qualifier

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Members of the Australian soccer team offer a silent prayer each wearing a black band on their left arm before the start of an Asia zone Group A qualifier for the 2010 World Cup finals at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Feb. 11. More than 180 people were killed in Australia's deadly bushfires.

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Japan vs Australia in World Cup Group A qualifier

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Makoto Hasebe (L) and Australia midfielder Scott Chipperfield jump for the ball during the first half of an Asia zone Group A qualifier for the 2010 World Cup finals at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Feb. 11.

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Japan vs Yemen in Asia Cup

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Japan forward Shinji Okazaki (R) celebrates with teammate Shinzo Koroki after scoring the opening goal in the first half of an Asian Cup qualifier against Yemen at KK Wing Stadium in the city of Kumamoto on Jan. 20.

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Japan vs Yemen in Asia Cup

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Japan forward Shinji Okazaki (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of an Asian Cup qualifier against Yemen at KK Wing Stadium in the city of Kumamoto on Jan. 20.

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Japan vs Yemen in Asia Cup

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka shoots during the first half of an Asian Cup qualifier against Yemen at KK Wing Stadium in the city of Kumamoto on Jan. 20.

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FIFA 2006 World Cup qualifier Japan vs Iran

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan supporters are in high spirits before the start of their team's World Cup 2006 Asia zone Group B qualifier against Iran at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Aug. 17.

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FIFA 2006 World Cup qualifier Japan vs Iran

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan supporters await the kickoff of their team's World Cup 2006 Asia zone Group B qualifier against Iran at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Aug. 17.

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FIFA 2006 World Cup qualifier Japan vs Iran

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan supporters cheer their national team before the start of its World Cup 2006 Asia zone Group B qualifier against Iran at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on Aug. 17.

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(6) Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan striker Takayuki Suzuki (L) and North Korea defender Ri Myong Sam jump for control of the ball in the first half of their World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier behind closed doors at Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8.

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(7)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan fans watch their national team's World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier against North Korea played behind closed doors from a hotel located close to Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8.

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(5)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (R) dribbles the ball past North Korea defender Jang Sok Chol in the second half of their World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier behind closed doors at Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8.

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(3)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

BANGKOK, Thailand - North Korea defender Pak Chol Jin )L) and Japan striker Atsushi Yanagisawa vie for control of the ball in the first half of their World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier behind closed doors at Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8.

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(1)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan striker Takayuki Suzuki (2nd from L) attempts a header as North Korea goalie Kim Myong Gil tries to block him in the first half of their World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier behind closed doors at Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8

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(4)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan skipper Mitsuo Ogasawara controls the ball ducking North Korea defender Jang Sok Chol in the first half of their World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier behind closed doors at Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8.

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(2)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

BANGKOK, Thailand - North Korea midfielder Kim Yong Jun (L) and Japan midfielder Kojhi Nakata Japan tussle for control of the ball in the first half of their World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier behind closed doors at Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8.

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(1)Thai police forced to kick out trespassing Japan fans

BANGKOK, Thailand - Hundreds of Japan fans chant outside Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8 hours before the national team play against North Korea in a World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier behind closed doors. Thai police had to remove many of the Japan supporters who had got inside the stadium.

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(2)Thai police forced to kick out trespassing Japan fans

BANGKOK, Thailand - `Policemen are on guard as hundreds of Japan fans gather outside Bangkok's Suphachalasai National Stadium on June 8 hours before the start of the Japan vs. North Korea World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier behind closed doors. They had to remove many of the Japan supporters who had got inside the stadium.

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(2)N. Korea brace for Japan clash

BANGKOK, Thailand - North Korea keep photographers away as they practice at Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok on June 7 in preparation for their World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier against Japan on June 8.

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N. Korea brace for Japan clash

BANGKOK, Thailand - North Korea tune up at Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok on June 7 for their World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier against Japan on June 8.

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(1)Japan tune up for N. Korea clash

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan tune up at Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok on June 7 for their World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier against North Korea on June 8.

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(2) Japan tune up for N. Korea clash

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japan coach Zico (C) watches his men practice at Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok on June 7 for their World Cup Asia zone Group B qualifier against North Korea on June 8.

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Baharain tune up for Japan clash

MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain tune up at National Stadium in Manama on June 2 ahead of their Asia zone Group B World Cup qualifier against Japan on June 3.

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(2)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan tune up at National Stadium in Manama on June 2 for their Asia zone Group B World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on June 3.

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(3)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan midfielders Shunsuke Nakamura (L) and Hidetoshi Nakata tune up at National Stadium in Manama on June 2 for their Asia zone Group B World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on June 3.

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(4)Zico in buoyant mood ahead of Bahrain q'fier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan coach Zico speaks with midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata during their practice at National Stadium in Manama on June 2 ahead of their Asia zone Group B World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on June 3.

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(12) Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan players get together in joy after Bahrain midfielder Mohamed Salmeen turned the ball into his own net in a crowded penalty area during the second half of their FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30. The goal gave Japan a 1-0 win.

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(10)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Bahrain midfielder Mohamed Salmeen (3rd from R) turns the ball into his own net in a crowded penalty area during the second half to give Japan a 1-0 win in their FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30.

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N. Korean soldiers, police quell soccer violence

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korean police try to put an angry spectator under control during a FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang on March 30. Iran beat N. Korea 2-0.

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(11)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan defender Alessandro Santos (14) runs towards his colleagues in joy as Bahrain midfielder Mohamed Salmeen (10), who kicked an own goal, puts his hands on the head in regret in the second half their FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30. The goal gave Japan a 1-0 win.

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(2)N. Korean soldiers, police quell soccer violence

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Bottles and seats thrown by angry North Korean fans lie in the field of Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang after a FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier ended in their team's 2-0 loss to Iran on March 30.

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(7)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan defender Tsuneyasu Miyamoto (L) tries to convert a corner kick in the first half of his FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30. Japan edged Bahrain 1-0.

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(8)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan striker Naohiro Takahara attempts a header during the first half of his FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30. Japan edged Bahrain 1-0.

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(2)Iran beat N. Korea in World Cup qualifier

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korea skipper Nam Song Chol (2nd from R), joined by his colleagues, protests the referee's judge in the second half of their FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang on March 30. Iran blanked North Korea 2-0.

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(9)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) attempts a goal during the first half of his FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30. Japan edged Bahrain 1-0.

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(1)Iran beat N. Korea in World Cup qualifier

PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korea's An Yong Hak (L) and Iran's Ali Karim tussle for the ball during the second half of their FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang on March 30. Iran blanked North Korea 2-0

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(5)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata (L) jumps in an attempt to block a strike by Bahrain defender Salman Ghuloom (R) during the first half of their FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30.

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(6)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan striker Takayuki Suzuki (L) and Bahrain defender Sayed Mohamed Adnan vie for control of the ball during the first half of their FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30.

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(4)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan striker Naohiro Takahara (L) and Bahrain defender Sayed Mohamed Adnan tussle for the ball during the first half of their FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30.

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(2)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japanese boys watch their national team warm up for their FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30.

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(3)Japan vs. Bahrain

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata (C) tries to send a pass to his colleague during the first half of a FIFA 2006 World Cup Asia Zone qualifier between Japan and Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 30.