Located over 5000km away from the heart of Japan, the Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium holds memories for Asian giants Japan, perhaps like no other ground.
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For Johoreans, Larkin holds unique memories of its own as the stadium is home to Johor Darul Ta'zim FC, the leading club in the country. Yet there is a different sense of belonging for Japan.
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It may be surprising considering Japan have played in six World Cups, but Johor Bahru was where it all started as Japan defeated Iran in a playoff to qualify for the 1998 World Cup - their first appearance in the World's biggest competition.
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JDT's relationship with Japan Football Association and the Johor Japan Friendship Association led to the opening of the Johor Japan Football Gallery in January 2018.
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Based on the concept of 'From Larkin To The World', the gallery consists of two display rooms focusing on Japan's success and the other on JDT's rise to the top.
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The gallery includes momentos from Japan vs Iran in 1998, autographed items and plenty of captioned pictures capturing the moment in history.The gallery, which is open to public every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm, attracts many Japanese tourists.
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Check out this sneak preview: https://www.facebook.com/johorsoutherntigers.com.my/videos/1087380518094930/ …
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