Wales hold on to end run of 18 straight international defeats in second of two summer Tests and final fixture of their season
Game played under roof at Noevir Stadium in Kobe
Wales register first international win since they beat Georgia in the World Cup in October 2023
Wales beaten 24-19 defeat first Japan Test last weekend having led 19-7 with 20 minutes remaining
Josh Adams scores early Wales try and Kieran Hardy goes over twice in first half, but Shuhei Takeuchi responds before break
Warner Deans cuts Welsh lead with contentious try after break before Dylan Riley breaks clear to score as Japan cut deficit to two points
Dan Edwards scores late try to ease nerves as Wales hold on for win
Japan 0-7 Wales
James Hook
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales
Good footwork from Aaron Wainwright, but I think that's the third turnover at the breakdown.
Wales need to be quicker getting that first man there.
Japan 0-7 Wales
Scott Williams
Former Wales centre on BBC Radio Cymru
The ball is already like a bar of soap, you can see the sweat on the ball.
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Lovely feet from Aaron Wainwright as the Wales number eight steps past a tackler and takes his team into the Japan half.
But from the next phase, there's yet another handling error and then Japan earn a penalty which they kick to touch in Welsh territory.
Japan 0-7 Wales
James Hook
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales
They are going to be in this game, Wales.
But it's going to be about how they control the last 25 minutes because, after 18 losses, they are not used to winning.
Japan 0-7 Wales
Wales threaten to add to their lead with Tom Rogers and Blair Murray making inroads on the right wing, but handling lets them down again.
After possession changes hands in quick succession, Ben Thomas settles things down and kicks well to touch just inside the Japanese half.
Japan 0-7 Wales
Scott Williams
Former Wales centre on BBC Radio Cymru
Wales have started quite well, we need to get the ball in Blair Murray's hands, and that's when things start to happen.
In a game like this you have to pick the perfect time to play rugby.
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James Hook
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales
That all came from Alex Mann's turnover.
Blair Murray had options and that's bread and butter for Josh Adams, he'll finish that all day long.
That's a good start from Wales.
Josh Adams
Wales strike first!
This is a very nicely crafted try, and clinically executed just as the game was getting a little untidy.
Centre Ben Thomas does well to break a tackle and offload to Blair Murray, who bursts through the line in midfield.
He then passes to Josh Adams, and the wing speeds over for an excellent opening try.
Dan Edwards converts. Solid start.
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James Hook
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales
It is just that last pass for Wales in the opening minutes.
There have been opportunities for Wales but they need to keep hold of the ball. There have been a couple of handling areas - it's probably that grease on the ball.
Japan 0-0 Wales
Gwyn Jones
Former Wales captain on S4C
Wales' lineouts are static, it makes it so easy to compete against.
Japan 0-0 Wales
Japan look like they want to run the ball from everywhere, and Wales are matching that intent too.
That is until a loose pass lands at Josh Adams' feet and the Wales wing knocks on.
Japan 0-0 Wales
Gwyn Jones
Former Wales captain on S4C
Blair Murray is a runner, he's at his best when he has space with the ball and can just run.
Japan 0-0 Wales
Wales get the game's first penalty as Teddy Williams is impeded as he chases a towering clearance.
Dan Edwards kicks to the Japanese 22, but Dewi Lake's throw is not straight and Japan have a scrum. A chance missed.
Japan 0-0 Wales
A couple of handling errors early on but a punchy run from Wales full-back Blair Murray too, one of the few bright sparks for his team in recent months.
Japan have a free-kick just inside their own half and take it quickly.
The hosts are looking to set a quick early pace.
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Gwyn Jones
Former Wales captain on S4C
Last week was painful, you just wanted to go and tell them 'you're good enough to win'.
They just need confidence.
Japan 0-0 Wales
Wales gather kick-off safely, recycle and Kieran Hardy clears up to halfway.
The players are all sweating profusely already.
Japan 0-0 Wales
Referee Luke Pearce blows his whistle and it's Japan who get this game under way.
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Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt told S4C:
"We're used to playing under a roof at the Principality, not quite in this heat!
"It makes for a better atmosphere sometimes. It can make the ball a little bit greasy, the humidity goes up a little bit, but we've prepared really well.
On Dan Edwards:
"Dan just needs to do what Dan does for the Ospreys. There's no added pressure that he's putting the red shirt on.
"That's been my attitude with Dan all week. What I love about Dan is he's got his own mind, he plays freely and the only pressure on Dan is to do exactly what he's done for the last four weeks in camp.
"He's someone I'm really looking forward to seeing play.
On ending the losing run:
"I spoke to the players pre-match about how part of being a Test match rugby players is backing up.
"You can be happy to be picked for Wales, but we need players who want to perform for Wales.
"That's what we're looking for, Test match players who week-in, week-out perform and when the going gets tough and the conditions are hard and the game's on the line, they step up. That's what we've spoken about this week."
Japan v Wales (06:50 BST)
Scott Williams
Former Wales centre on BBC Radio Cymru
I think we should win today, if we sort our discipline out we can definitely win.
Japan v Wales (06:50 BST)
Right, the players are out on the pitch for the anthems in Kobe now.
Not long until kick-off.
