After a tough stretch on the road, Japan will aim for its first victory when it takes on Argentina in a pair of matches in FIVB World League Pool D action at Komaki Park Arena starting on Saturday.
Japan (0-6) was swept by Germany, France and the South Americans the past three weeks.
Japan coach Masashi Nambu, in his first season on the job, admitted that he and his squad were happy to be back home after a long journey.
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