Alberto Zaccheroni has agreed a two-year contract extension with the Japan national side, taking him through to the 2014 World Cup.
Sir Alex Ferguson's preparations for the season have been boosted by the news Shinji Kagawa will miss Olympics.
Luke Wilkshire rescued a point for Australia in a stormy World Cup qualifier with Japan in Brisbane on Tuesday that saw both sides have a player sent off.
Shinji Kagawa insists he will turn his focus to his potential move to Man Utd only after this month's World Cup qualifiers with Japan.
Japan got off to a winning start on the last road to the 2014 World Cup following a 3-0 win over Oman in Saitama.
Saudi Arabia's dreams of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup are over after losing 4-2 to Australia.
Bolton's on-loan Arsenal winger Ryo Miyaichi is set to be given his first senior Japan call-up for their upcoming World Cup qualifier.
Australia have made it through to the next stage of World Cup qualifying after a narrow win against Thailand.
Australia maintained their 100 per cent record in the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign in the Asian zone.
Japan's fairytale run through the Women's World Cup produced a fitting finale as they saw off USA on penalties.
Ronaldo made his final appearance for Brazil while Spain recorded yet another win.
Japan have been forced to withdraw from this year's Copa America tournament.
Japan international goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima has revealed his interest in a potential move to West Brom.
Australia are through to face Japan in the final of the Asian Cup after beating Uzbekistan 6-0.
Borussia Dortmund star Shinji Kagawa is set to miss the rest of the season after breaking a bone in his right foot.
Paraguay got the better of New Zealand, while Uruguay proved too strong for China.
Japan secured a historic friendly triumph as they upset a full-strength Argentina at the Saitama Stadium.
Japan beat Paraguay 1-0 to avenge their World Cup defeat against the South Americans in Yokohama.
Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura has quit international football following his side's exit from the World Cup.
Former Celtic midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura has announced his retirement from international football.