2011 FIFA WOMEN"S WORLD CUPThe Japan's women soccer team took part in the 2011 FIFA World Cup. Japan beat the United States in penalty kicks in a historic game. Japan won the penalty kicks 3-1, and Homare Sawa won the Golden Ball award (best player). Japan also won the FIFA Fair Play trophy too. Homare Sawa had a total of five goals in the tournament.
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2012 LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIESJapan took part of the 2012 Little League World Series which takes place in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Japan took on Goodlettsville, Tennessee in the championship game. Japan demolished Tennessee 12-2 in a five inning game to take the championship. Japan has won a total of eight Little League World Series. Also, Japan has won two of the last three Little League World Series.
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Summer Olympic GamesJapan has been very successful in the Summer Olympic Games. Japan has participated in 21 Summer Olympic games. In those 21 Olympics, Japan has won 130 gold medals total. Japan has also won 126 silver metals and 142 bronze metals. Japan has won a total of 398 metals which is the 12th most of all countries.
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