Ventforet Kofu’s Under-12 side achieved a runners-up finish in the Danone Nations Cup 2016 In France, which took place at the weekend in Paris.
Representing Japan in the prestigious international youth tournament, the team fought to a scoreless draw against Germany before falling 2-1 in penalty kicks.
Japanese teams have previously performed well at the tournament, including winning the cup in 2014 and placing second in 2012.