KAWASAKI — Japan's quest for a third consecutive title in the IFAF World Football Championships is alive.

News photoJapan quarterback Yuichi Tomizawa, No. 13, runs into the end zone to score the game's first touchdown in the first quarter against Sweden in the 3rd IFAF World Championships at Kawasaki Stadium on Thursday. With the 48-0 win, Japan advanced to Sunday's final to face the United States. YOSHIAKI MIURA PHOTO

The reigning champs dominated from start to finish en route to a 48-0 victory over sluggish Sweden in Group 1 action on Thursday at Kawasaki Stadium.