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‘The Shock of Shizuoka’, as it became known around the world, was alluded to by a number of Japanese media outlets in the build up to last Saturday.

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WATCH: Unlucky Japan make history

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WATCH: Unlucky Japan make history
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WATCH: Japan's hopes still in bloom
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Four-day turnaround too much for Japan as Scotland make winning start
Japan left behind by Scotland in second half
Japan left behind by Scotland in second half

Tommy Seymour grabbed two tries on his home debut as Scotland saw off the challenge of improving Japan 42-17 following a flurry of second-half action.

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