Japan was set to play Spain at 4 a.m. Friday in the final Group E match at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Victory would mean advancing to the knockout round for a second consecutive tournament. Defeat would mean elimination.
In conjunction with the World Cup, a confectionery shop in Kobe will revive the "Football Castella" baked goods that first went on sale 20 years ago during the 2002 World Cup, jointly hosted by South Korea and Japan. The only catch: They will be available for three days only, on Dec. 3, 10 and 17.
