Relaxed Japan hoping to peak at women's World Cup


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's International Friendly - France v Japan - Stade de l'AbbŽ Deschamps, Auxerre, France - April 4, 2019 Japan coach Asako Takakura before the match REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

TOKYO (Reuters) - A fun and relaxed atmosphere prevailed at Japan's training camp on Wednesday as Asako Takakura's team began their final preparations for the women's World Cup in France.

The "Nadeshiko" head to France on Monday hoping to reach their third consecutive final of the tournament they won in 2011.

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