Rajgir, Aug. 24 -- The Japan Men's Hockey Team arrived in Bihar late Saturday night ahead of the prestigious Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, as per a release from Hockey India.

Despite being a consistent contender, Japan has finished fourth on five occasions in the tournament's history but has yet to claim a podium finish. This time, they will be determined to break the jinx and secure a top-three spot.

Currently ranked 18th in the FIH World Rankings, Japan has been drawn into Pool A alongside hosts India, China, and Kazakhstan.

They will begin their campaign against Kazakhstan on 29th August, before facing host India in what promises to be a high-voltage encounter on 31st August. In their final Pool match, Japan will take on China o...