Japan will prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with a three-nation tournament against Chile and Belgium. The Kirin Cup will be held in Japan this week, with the first clash being against Chile in Osaka on Wednesday followed by Belgium in Tokyo on Sunday.

Coach Takeshi Okada said he was wary his team was still yet to qualify for South Africa 2010 and was leaving no stone unturned.

"It is natural to think we are just one step away from the World Cup, but I've seen so many times that the tables can turn before winning. We haven't got anything yet," said Okada.

"We plan to gain our top form through these two games. We are just determined to do our best to beat Uzbekistan in our next game and concentrate on that."