Japan Women Rout Vietnam 8-0 to Reach Asian Games Quarterfinals
Japan secured a place in the women’s soccer quarterfinals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with one group-stage match remaining after overwhelming Vietnam 8-0 for its second consecutive victory. (News On Japan)
NAGOYA - The Japanese women’s soccer team secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by thrashing Vietnam 8-0, their second straight victory in the group stage. The defending champions, aiming for a third consecutive Asian Games title, now have six points after two matches in Group E. Hiroshima’s China Kamiya scored twice in a dominant display.
Taiwan also reached six points after a narrow win over Thailand, ensuring both teams advance to the quarterfinals. Thailand and Vietnam remain at zero points. Typhoon No. 25, a powerful storm, was moving northwest through waters near the Ogasawara Islands, with strong winds, high waves, and heavy rain expected to hit the islands by September 20, before reaching the Izu Islands and Kanto.
A black bear was spotted near a popular hiking trail on Mount Takao, prompting authorities to warn hikers to exercise caution during the upcoming Silver Week holiday and autumn foliage season. Starbucks is considering selling a majority stake in its Japanese business, potentially worth $3 billion, as the U.S. coffee chain attempts to refocus on its struggling North American operations.
Japan’s Halloween Lottery went on sale on September 16, with a top prize of 400 million yen. A new top-tier "Supreme Class" will debut on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen on October 1, offering private compartments for passengers. The cruise ship for athletes and participants at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games arrived at Nagoya Port on September 15.
Digital art projections will light up the Aichi Prefectural Government Office and Nagoya City Hall until October 24. Japan began its women’s soccer campaign with an 8-0 win over Thailand, setting the tone for their pursuit of a third consecutive and fourth overall championship. September 12 and 13 saw a busy sports weekend, with Japan’s men’s volleyball team clinching the Asian Championship and advancing to the 2028 Olympics, while baseball’s pennant races heated up.
Miyu Yamashita claimed the Japan Women’s PGA Championship, and Kosuke Sunagawa secured his first men’s tour victory. Japanese men’s volleyball beat Australia 3-0 to advance to the knockout stage, moving three wins away from qualifying for the Los Angeles Olympics. Ticket sales for the Asian Games are picking up, with over 60% sold for the opening ceremony and 31 sports as of September 7, but seats are still available for popular events like soccer and baseball.
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