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Japan beaten in shootout by Austria in friendly

KLAGENFURT, Austria - Japan's Tulio Marcus Tanaka (L) and Austria's Joahim Standfest battle for the ball during the first half of a friendly match at Woerthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt, Austria, on Sept. 7. Japan lost 4-3 in a penalty shootout against Austria after a 0-0 stalemate.

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Japan vs Cameroon in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (upper L) heads his side into the lead in the 25th minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly against Cameroon in Oita on Aug. 22.

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Japan vs Cameroon in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (C) is congratulated by his teammates after opening the scoring in the 25th minute of the Kirin Challenge Cup friendly against Cameroon in Oita on Aug. 22.

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Japan vs Cameroon in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka celebrates after opening the scoring in the 25th minute of the Kirin Challenge Cup friendly against Cameroon in Oita on Aug. 22.

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Nagoya win 1st J-League title

HIRATSUKA, Japan - Nagoya Grampus defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) hugs goalkeeper Seigo Narazaki to celebrate their club's first win of the champion's title of the professional soccer J-League at Hiratsuka Stadium on Nov. 20, 2010.

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Japan vs Paraguay in World Cup 2nd round

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (4) clears the danger from Paraguay midfielder Nestor Ortigoza (20) during the second half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010.

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Japan vs Paraguay in World Cup 2nd round

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (4) competes for the ball with Paraguay midfielder Enrique Vera (L) during the first half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010.

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Paraguay beat Japan to reach q'finals

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan's Keisuke Honda (R) and Marcus Tulio Tanaka look dejected after the Blue Samurai lost on penalties to Paraguay in a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Japan failed in their bid to advance to the quarterfinals of the soccer tournament for the first time.

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Paraguay beat Japan to go to World Cup q'finals

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (21) jumps for the ball, clashing with teammate Marcus Tulio Tanaka (4) in the second half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Paraguay won 5-3 on penalties.

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Paraguay beat Japan to reach q'finals

PRETORIA, South Africa - Paraguay striker Lucas Barrios (C) tries to shake off Japan defenders Yuji Nakazawa (L) and Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) in the second half of their World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Paraguay won on penalties to advance to the quarterfinals of the soccer tournament for the first time.

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Paraguay beat Japan to go to World Cup q'finals

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (L) blocks a shot by Paraguay striker Lucas Barrios (19) in the first half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Paraguay won 5-3 on penalties.

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Japan vs Paraguay in World Cup 2nd round

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (L) gets past Paraguay midfielder Enrique Vera during the first half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010.

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Japan brace for Paraguay match in round of 16

GEORGE, South Africa - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka is photographed during a practice session in George, South Africa, on June 26, 2010, while preparing for a World Cup round of 16 match against Paraguay.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - (From L) Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda, goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima, and defenders Marcus Tulio Tanaka and Yuji Nakazawa pose for photos before a World Cup Group E match against Denmark at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan defenders Marcus Tulio Tanaka (L) and Yuji Nakazawa (R) and midfielder Makoto Hasebe (top) celebrate after they beat Denmark 3-1 in a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan advanced to the knockout round of the event.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (L) charges Denmark midfielder Thomas Kahlenberg during the second half of a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan midfielder Makoto Hasebe (17) and defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka compete for the ball with Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner (L) during the second half of a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament.

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Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (L) dives beside Dutch forward Dirk Kuyt (R) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010. The Netherlands won 1-0.

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Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan's Yuichi Komano (3), Yuki Abe (2) and Marcus Tulio Tanaka (4) chase Dutch forward Robin VAN Persie (2nd from L) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010. The Netherlands won 1-0.

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Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (4) jumps to a free kick by Dutch midfielder Rafael Van Der Vaart during the second half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010. The Netherlands won 1-0.

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Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan team members (from R) Makoto Hasebe, Marcus Tulio Tanaka and Yuki Abe react after allowing Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder to score in the 53rd minute of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010. The Netherlands won 1-0.

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Japan vs Netherlands at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (4) clears a shot from Dutch forward Dirk Kuyt (R) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010.

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Japan vs Netherlands at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (C) clears a Dutch corner kick during the first half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010.

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Japan vs Netherlands at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - (From left) Japan's Keisuke Honda, Marcus Tulio Tanaka and Daisuke Matsui sing the national anthem with their arms around each other before a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010.

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Japan vs Netherlands in World Cup Group E match

DURBAN, South Africa - Netherlands forward Dirk Kuyt (front) attempts to kick the ball against Japan defenders Yuji Nakazawa (C) and Marcus Tulio Tanaka during their World Cup Group E match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 19, 2010.

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Japan to take on Netherlands in Durban

GEORGE, South Africa - (From R to L) Keisuke Honda, Yuji Nakazawa and Marcus Tulio Tanaka prepare to leave for Durban with other members of Japan's World Cup squad at George airport in South Africa on June 18, 2010. Japan will take on the Netherlands in a Group E match on June 19.

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Japan to play Mozambique in World Cup tune-up

GEORGE, South Africa - Japan forward Yoshito Okubo (L) is challenged by defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka during a training session in George, South Africa, on June 9, 2010. Japan will play Mozambique on June 10 in a final tune-up ahead of their World Cup opener against Cameroon on June 14.

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Japanese players prepare for World Cup finals in S. Africa

GEORGE, South Africa - Japan's Shunsuke Nakamura (L) and Marcus Tulio Tanaka vie for the ball during a practice session in George, South Africa, on June 7, 2010. Japan will play against Cameroon in a Group E match of the World Cup finals on June 14.

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Japan vs Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up match

SION, Switzerland - Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba (R) leaves the field after being injured in a collision with Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka during the first half of a warm-up match in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4, 2010, before the start of the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa on June 11.

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Ivory Coast beat Japan 2-0 in World Cup warm-up match

SION, Switzerland - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka checks on Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba after Drogba was injured during the first half of a warm-up match in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4, 2010, before the start of the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa on June 11. Ivory Coast won 2-0.

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Ivory Coast beat Japan 2-0 in World Cup warm-up match

SION, Switzerland - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) and Ivory Coast forward Gervinho vie for the ball during the second half of a warm-up match in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4, 2010, before the start of the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa on June 11. Ivory Coast won the warm-up game 2-0.

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Ivory Coast beat Japan 2-0 in World Cup warm-up match

SION, Switzerland - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) receives a yellow card after a clash with Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba (on the ground) during the first half of a warm-up match in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4, 2010, before the start of the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa on June 11. Ivory Coast won 2-0.

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Japan vs Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up match

SION, Switzerland - Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba (C) leaves the field after being injured in a collision with Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka during the first half of a warm-up match in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4, 2010, before the start of the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa on June 11.

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Ivory Coast beat Japan 2-0 in World Cup warm-up match

SION, Switzerland - Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba (C) hobbles off the field after being injured in a collision with Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka during the first half of a warm-up match in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4, 2010, before the start of the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa on June 11. Ivory Coast won 2-0.

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Ivory Coast beat Japan 2-0 in World Cup warm-up match

SION, Switzerland - Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba (C) hobbles off the field after being injured in a collision with Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka during the first half of a warm-up match in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4, 2010, before the start of the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa on June 11. Ivory Coast won 2-0.

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Ivory Coast beat Japan 2-0 in World Cup warm-up match

SION, Switzerland - Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba falls on the pitch after struggling with Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (2nd from L) during the first half of a warm-up match in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4, 2010, before the start of the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa on June 11. Ivory Coast won 2-0.

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Ivory Coast beat Japan 2-0 in World Cup warm-up match

SION, Switzerland - Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba falls on the pitch after struggling with Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (L) during the first half of a warm-up match in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4, 2010, before the start of the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa on June 11. Ivory Coast won 2-0.

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Japan vs Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up match

SION, Switzerland - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (L) is tackled by Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba during the first half of a warm-up match in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4, 2010, before the start of the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa on June 11.

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Japan vs Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up match

SION, Switzerland - Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba (L) hobbles off the field after being injured in a collision with Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka during the first half of a warm-up match in Sion, Switzerland, on June 4, 2010, before the start of the FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa on June 11.

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Own goals sink Japan in World Cup warm-up vs England

GRAZ, Austria - Japan defenders Yuji Nakazawa (R), Marcus Tulio Tanaka (2nd from R) and goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima react after an own goal by Tulio in the 72nd minute of a warm-up match against England in Graz, Austria, on May 30, 2010, in preparation for the upcoming World Cup finals in South Africa. England won 2-1.

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Own goals sink Japan in World Cup warm-up vs England

GRAZ, Austria - England forward Wayne Rooney (L) and Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka fight for the ball during the second half of a warm-up match in Graz, Austria, on May 30, 2010, in preparation for the upcoming World Cup finals in South Africa. England won 2-1.

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Own goals sink Japan in World Cup warm-up vs England

GRAZ, Austria - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (L) celebrates with his teammate Makoto Hasebe after scoring the opener in the seventh minute of a warm-up for the upcoming World Cup finals against England in Graz, Austria, on May 30, 2010. England won 2-1.

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Own goals sink Japan in World Cup warm-up vs England

GRAZ, Austria - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) celebrates with his teammates Makoto Hasebe (2nd from R), Yasuhito Endo (2nd from L) and Yuto Nagatomo after scoring the opener in the seventh minute of a warm-up match against England in Graz, Austria, on May 30, 2010, in preparation for the upcoming World Cup finals in South Africa. England won 2-1.

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Own goals sink Japan in World Cup warm-up vs England

GRAZ, Austria - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka celebrates after scoring the opener in the seventh minute of a warm-up match against England in Graz, Austria, on May 30, 2010, in preparation for the upcoming World Cup finals in South Africa. England won 2-1.

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Japan, England in World Cup warm-up match

GRAZ, Austria - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (L) celebrates after scoring the opener in a World Cup warm-up match against England in Graz, Austria, on May 30, 2010.

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Own goals sink Japan in World Cup warm-up vs England

GRAZ, Austria - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (3rd from R) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the opener in the seventh minute of a warm-up match against England in Graz, Austria, on May 30, 2010, in preparation for the upcoming World Cup finals in South Africa. England won 2-1.

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Japan's training camp for World Cup

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka practices during a training camp session in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, on May 28, 2010, ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa.

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Japan's training camp in Switzerland

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland - Japan defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (L) challenges striker Takayuki Morimoto during a practice session in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, on May 27, 2010, the second day of the Japanese team's training camp at the high Alpine village.

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Japan's World Cup squad begin training camp in Switzerland

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland - Marcus Tulio Tanaka (L) and Shunsuke Nakamura train separately from their teammates during a practice session in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, on May 26, 2010, due to their injuries. The Japanese squad arrived at the high Alpine village for a training camp for the World Cup finals in South Africa.

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Japan's World Cup squad begin training camp in Switzerland

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland - Marcus Tulio Tanaka practices separately from his teammates during a practice session in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, on May 26, 2010, due to his injuries. The Japanese squad arrived at the high Alpine village for a training camp for the World Cup finals.