Can Japan Continue to Rise?

One of the busiest teams leading up to the World Cup is Japan. The Blues have scheduled nine friendlies before the tournament kicks off in Germany. With Brazilian coach Zico at the helm, Japan continues to improve and is hopeful it can build upon its strong showing at World Cup 2002. Tomorrow I will offer my thoughts on where Japan will finish in a difficult group that features Brazil, Croatia and Australia. To learn more about Japan’s team, you should make our Japan blog part of your daily reading requirements.