Japan manager Javier Aguirre turned to the tried and trusted for upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Australia, recalling several veterans on Wednesday for the last warm-ups ahead of the Asian Cup.
Aguirre recalled two-time World Cup captain Makoto Hasebe, Gamba Osaka midfielders Yasuhito Endo and Yasuyuki Konno and Schalke defender Atsuto Uchida for the final matches of the World Cup year.
Also back in the fold for the Nov. 14 and 18 games against Honduras and Australia, respectively, were Sagan Tosu forward Yohei Toyoda and Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Takashi Inui.