Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 (25-20, 29-27, 25-22) in a thrilling evening match on the third day of the FIVB Women's Grand Champions Cup at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Friday.
The hosts raised their record to 2-1 with six points while the Thais dropped to 0-3 and have yet to win a set in the tournament.
Japan captain Saori Kimura was the top scorer in the match with 18 points, while Saori Sakoda added 15. Yuki Ishii and Risa Shinnabe contributed 11 points apiece in the victory.