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Japan defeat Thailand 3-1 in World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japanese defender Yuji Nakazawa (C) heads home Japan's third goal in the second half of an Asian qualifying round match against Thailand for the 2010 World Cup at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 6. Japan won the match 3-1.

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Japan vs Thailand in 2010 World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japanese defenders Yuji Nakazawa (R) and Atsuto Uchida (L) challenge Thailand striker Teeratep Winothai (C) in the first half of an Asian qualifying round match for the 2010 World Cup at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 6.

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Yokohama eliminated from Asian Champions League

GUANGZHOU, China - Players of Yokohama F Marinos of Japan - (from L) Seitaro Tomisawa, Tetsuya Enomoto (rear), Yuji Nakazawa and Kosuke Nakamichi (R) - look discouraged after their failure to reach the knockout phase of the Asian Champions League with a 2-1 loss to China's Guangzhou Evergrande in Guangzhou on April 22, 2014.

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Yokohama F. Marinos defenders keep China's attack in check

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama F. Marinos defenders Yuji Nakazawa (R) and Takumi Shimohira (L) fend off Guangzhou Evergrande's attack in the latter half of an Asian Champions League Group G match against the Chinese team at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on March 12, 2014. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Actresses, soccer star win best fashion awards

TOKYO, Japan - (From R) Japan national soccer team defender Yuji Nakazawa, actress Aya Sugimoto, actress Emi Takei, actor Ikki Sawamura, Japan Tourism Agency Commissioner Hiroshi Mizohata and Shiseido Co. President Shinzo Maeda receive the 39th Best Dresser Awards from industry body The Men's Fashion Unity in Tokyo on Nov. 25, 2010.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa speaks during a news conference at Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010, after Japan's World Cup squad returned home from Johannesburg, South Africa. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - Yuji Nakazawa (R), Shinji Okazaki (2nd from R), Keisuke Honda (4th from R) and and other members of Japan's World Cup squad arrive at Kansai International Airport near Osaka from Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 1, 2010. Japan were eliminated from the World Cup finals after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan's World Cup squad return home from South Africa

KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Japan - (From R to L) Yasuhito Endo, Yuji Nakazawa and Yasuyuki Konno return with the Japanese squad from the World Cup in South Africa to Kansai International Airport near Osaka on July 1, 2010. Japan crashed out of the tournament after a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the second round.

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Japan lose to Paraguay

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (22) holds off Paraguay striker Lucas Barrios during the second half of a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Japan lost 5-3 on penalties.

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Japan lose to Paraguay

PRETORIA, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada consoles defender Yuji Nakazawa (22) after Japan lost to Paraguay in a World Cup second-round match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on June 29, 2010. Japan lost 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 Yuji Nakazawa (L) beat Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz to the ball 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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Honda in Japan World Cup squad

GEORGE, South Africa - Japan's Keisuke Honda, who plays for CSKA Moscow, prepares to leave George airport, South Africa, on June 27, 2010, for a World Cup second-round match against Paraguay in Pretoria. Behind Honda is teammate Yuji Nakazawa.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan striker Shinji Okazaki (R, 9) is congratulated by teammate Yuji Nakazawa (22) after scoring their team's third goal in the 87th minute of a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan won 3-1 and 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 Yuji Nakazawa (22) clears a cross 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 - (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 defender Yuji Nakazawa (C) battles for the ball with Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner (R) 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 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 Yuji Nakazawa (L) fights for the ball with Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner (R) 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 defender Yuji Nakazawa (22) and Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner (11) fight for the ball in the first 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 in World Cup Group E

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (C) clears a shot by Ibrahim Afellay of the Netherlands during the second half of a World Cup Group E match at Durban Stadium, South Africa, on June 19, 2010. Japan lost 1-0.

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Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 in World Cup Group E match

DURBAN, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder (L) scores the opening goal past Japan's Yuji Nakazawa (3rd from R), Yuki Abe (2nd from R) and Makoto Hasebe in the 53rd minute of their World Cup Group E match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 19, 2010. The Netherlands won 1-0.

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Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 in World Cup Group E match

DURBAN, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder (L) scores the opening goal past Japan midfielder Makoto Hasebe (C) and defender Yuji Nakazawa in the 53rd minute of their World Cup Group E match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 19, 2010. The Netherlands won 1-0.

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Japan vs Netherlands at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (22) and midfielder Daisuke Matsui (8) compete for the ball with Dutch forward Robin Van Persie (C) 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 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 beats Cameroon 1-0 at World Cup

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa competes for the ball with Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o (9) in a World Cup Group E match between Japan and Cameroon at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 14, 2010. Japan won 1-0.

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Japan vs. Cameroon in World Cup

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Cameroon striker Pierre Webo (15) and Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa fight for the ball during the first half of a World Cup match at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 14, 2010.

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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 - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (L) challenges England forward Wayne Rooney during the first half of their warm-up for the upcoming World Cup finals 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 Yuji Nakazawa (front) and England striker Wayne Rooney battle for the ball during the first half of their warm-up match in Graz, Austria, on May 30, 2010, for the upcoming World Cup finals in South Africa. England won 2-1.

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Japan's World Cup squad begin training camp in Switzerland

SAAS-FEE, Switzerland - Members of Japan's 23-squad for the World Cup finals -- (from L to R) Yuji Nakazawa, Yuto Nagatomo, Keisuke Honda and Daisuke Matsui -- practice in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, on May 26, 2010. The Japanese squad arrived there earlier in the day for a training camp.

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Japan gear up for World Cup finals

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (L) and forward Shinji Okazaki vie for a ball during a practice session in Saitama on May 21, 2010, as Japan start a training camp for the upcoming World Cup soccer finals in South Africa.

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Nakazawa in Japan World Cup squad

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa speaks about the upcoming World Cup finals in South Africa during a press conference in Yokohama on May 10, 2010, after being picked as one of the 23 members of the national team.

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S. Nakamura, Nakazawa in Japan World Cup squad

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (R) and defender Yuji Nakazawa hold an official ball of the upcoming World Cup finals in South Africa in Yokohama on May 10, 2010, after being picked as members of the 23-man national team for the international soccer match.

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Japan suffer crushing defeat to Serbia in World Cup warm-up

OSAKA, Japan - Dragan Mrda (R) shakes off Japan's Yuji Nakazawa to score the opening goal for Serbia in the first half of their pre-World Cup friendly at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on April 7, 2010. The three-time Asian champions crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Serbia.

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Japan edge Bahrain 2-0 in final qualifier for 2011 Asian Cup

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa outleaps Bahrain forward Ismaeel Latif in the second half of their final qualifier for the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar at the Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on March 3, 2010. Japan won 2-0.

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China new East Asian champions as S. Korea dash Japan's hopes

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (L) and South Korea defender Cho Yong Hyung battle for the ball during the second half of their match in the East Asia championship at National Stadium in Tokyo on Feb. 14. South Korea beat Japan 3-1.

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Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (L) and Hong Kong defender Guy Ambassa Gerard fight for the ball during the second half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium on Nov. 18, 2009. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan hold World Cup hosts S. Africa to 0-0 draw

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Japanese defender Yuji Nakazawa (R), midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) and South African forward Katlego Mphela (C) fight for the ball in the second half of a friendly match in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on Nov. 14, 2009. Japan held 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa to a 0-0 draw.

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Japan vs Hong Kong in Asian Cup qualifier

SHIZUOKA, Japan - Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo (R) celebrates with teammate Yuji Nakazawa after scoring his side's second goal in the 29th minute of an Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong in Shizuoka on Oct. 8, 2009.

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Japan, Qatar draw 1-1 in World Cup qualifying match

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Yuji Nakazawa (top) downs Qatar's Magid Hassan (12), allowing a penalty kick to Qatar during the second half of their 2010 World Cup qualifying match at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on June 10.

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Okada raises bar after jubilant Japan reach 2010 World Cup

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan coach Takeshi Okada (L) speaks at a news conference in Yokohama on June 7 after a 1-0 away win over Uzbekistan on June 6 that made Japan the first country to join hosts South Africa in the 2010 World Cup soccer finals. Okada called on team members to fight all the way for a place in the last four of next year's finals. At right is captain Yuji Nakazawa.

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Jubilant Japan return home

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan captain Yuji Nakazawa (L in front) and midfielder Yasuhito Endo (R in front) smile during a news conference in Yokohama on June 7 after arriving home earlier in the day following a 1-0 away win over Uzbekistan on June 6.

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Japan against Uzbekistan in 2010 World Cup qualifying match

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan - Defender Yuji Nakazawa of Japan (R) and midfielder Farhod Tadjiyev (L) of Uzbekistan fight for the ball during the first half of their teams' 2010 World Cup qualifying match in Tashkent on June 6.

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Japan beat Finland 5-1 in international friendly

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (R) and midfielder Kengo Nakamura celebrate after Nakazawa scores Japan's fourth goal during the second half of an international friendly against Finland at National Stadium in Tokyo on Feb. 4.

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Japan vs Finland in international friendly

TOKYO, Japan - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (L) heads his side's fourth goal past Finland defender Toni Kuivasto during the second half of an international friendly at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Feb. 4.

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Nakazawa scores for Japan in World Cup qualifier against Oman

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifying match against Oman at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on June 2.

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Japan, South Korea draw in East Asia Football Championship

CHONGQING, China - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (R) and his teammates leave the pitch at the Olympic Sports Center in Chongqing on Feb. 23 after drawing 1-1 with South Korea in their East Asia Football Championship match.

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Japan vs South Korea in East Asia Football Championship

CHONGQING, China - South Korea striker Yeom Ki Hun (C) holds off Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (R) during the first half of their match in the East Asia Football Championship at the Olympic Sports Center in Chongqing on Feb. 23.