Japan ended a run of 10 straight defeats to France by beating the European power 3-1 at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Sunday.

News photoJapan's Yu Koshikawa spikes against the block by France during men's World League match on Sunday at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Japan won 3-1. KYODO PHOTO

Japan had lost 3-2 on Saturday but recovered to win the second match of the weekend men's volleyball doubleheader 19-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-20.