Amongst the crowds and behind the scenes, the unknown factor has been whispered about and speculated upon, but now in Gothenburg, the Japanese are now available for all to see.  The honour went to the country that founded the sport to meet this speedy team from The Land of the Rising Sun.

According to the WC site, Japan's technique could use some work, as well as some improved tactics on the court.  Our Canadians impressed the gallery with their clever and disciplined style of play.  Japan's next opponent is the Swedes, against whom they are playing as I file this report.  Canada doesn't play again until tomorrow morning, against the 8th ranked Swiss, who beat the 12th ranked Austrians today 47-41.  Meanwhile, in the other gym, Germany (#7) got by the Netherlands (#11) by a four point margin, 46-42.

It's worth noting that Gothenburg (GMT +1) is six hours ahead of those of us in the Eastern Time Zone, so we should know the result of the CAN-SWI game fairly early tomorrow.