Japan to restrict pedestrian access to the popular Shibuya scramble crossing before, during and after Japan's World Cup

The Tokyo metropolitan police department will mobilize 800 officers and erect metal barriers to restrict pedestrian access to the popular Shibuya scramble crossing before, during and after Japan's World Cup opening match against Cote d'Ivoire on Sunday morning.

whenever Japan has played an international match in Japan, thousands of fans have gathered in Shibuya to watch the game in sports bars. After the game, the over-excited crowds spill out onto the street, blocking traffic.

The game will be televised live in Japan from 10 a.m.

Japan's soccer team arrives in Brazil.

Japan's football squad arrived in Brazil on Saturday, 5 days before the opening of the FIFA World Cup.Japan will face Cote d'Ivoire in its first group-stage game in Recife on June 14th. 

Kemari(ancient game), a prayer for Japan's success at the soccer world cup

Kemari game(The Kemari (蹴鞠) is one of the traditional type of football game in Japan. Eight or six players wearing a unique costume form a circle on the court. They kick a deerskin ball to one another cooperatively without touching the ground. This game can be played by all age group irrespective of their gender and social rank.) was played at a shrine in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto to pray for the country's success at the soccer world cup which is going to take place in Brazil next month.

Japan struggle hard for a win against Cyprus in a friendly match.

Japan vs Cyprus soccer international friendly match was set yesterday, May 27.Japan struggle hard for a  win against Cyprus in a friendly match held in Saitama,Japan.

It took 43rd minute for the Asian champion to score a goal.Defender Atsuto Uchida scored late in the first half on Tuesday as Japan beat Cyprus 1-0 in the team’s final match on home soil before departing for the World Cup.Team Japan is schedule to face Ivory Coast in their opening game at the World cup in Brazil on June 14.