Japan midfielder Toshiya Fujita believes the Asian champions can take full advantage of FIFA's decision to hold their upcoming World Cup qualifier against North Korea behind closed doors.
"Playing behind closed doors will be a minus for our opponents but it certainly won't be a problem for us," Fujita said.
"You wouldn't believe the strength the players get from the crowd when you are at home. They (North Korea) won't have that so I really think that gives us an advantage," added the 33-year-old former J. League Player of the Year.
Fujita is the only player in the national team to have experienced playing an official match without spectators allowed in the stadium, in a UEFA Cup tie during his short spell with Dutch club Utrecht.