38 days to go!
Here's a look back in Japan's history, one of the two teams I am rooting for in this WC. They have not missed a tournament since 1998.
1998: Japan introduce themselves to the world
Round: Group Stage
2002:
Round: Last-16
2006:
Round: Group Stage
2010:
Round: Last-16
2014:
Round: Group Stage
2018: ?
GOOD LUCK TO THE BLUE SAMURAI