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Japan: "It will be a unique experience"The number of Japanese making the 9,000 km trip to Austria is small. But seven players have managed to get time off work in order to take part in the World Championship. And these seven come from the whole of Japan: from Kyushu in the south and Tokyo to Akita in the north. The geographical distribution together with the high travelling costs in Japan, however, have made it difficult for the Japanese squad to train together. This meant that training sessions have taken place primarily at the players' own clubs, Akita UFB Club and Tokyo Tower Club. Despite all these difficulties and the current situation facing Japan, press officer Yukiko Ishigami and his fellow countrymen are looking forward to their days in Austria: "It will be a unique experience for our players that they will never forget. We will give everything we have and fight to achieve a good result. We are delighted to be a part of this big event and experience everything it has to offer." |