Courage! Japan invoke Samurai spirit for Croatia clash

'I think we have grown mentally as well as physically and ... as far as I can see, this team is the best and the strongest that has ever competed for Japan at the World Cup' 'I would really very......

Japan seek to slay another World Cup giant in Spain decider

The Samurai Blue can still qualify for the next round, but may need to pull off another feat of giant-slaying when they meet Spain on Thursday IMAGE: Japan's Yuto Nagatomo and teammates applaud......

WC PIX: Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and Costa Rica on Sunday. IMAGE: Costa Rica’s Keysher Fuller, left, celebrates after scoring with their Brandon......

WC PIX: Japan STUN Germany with late strikes

IMAGE: Japan’s Ritsu Doan celebrates with teammates after scoring their victory. Photograph: Claudio Villa/Getty Images Late goals by Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano gave Japan an incredible......

FIFA WC Preview: Will Germany dominate Japan?

IMAGE: Germany's Thomas Muller during training. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters Germany go into their World Cup Group E opener against Japan on Wednesday knowing that this one game could......