Italy downed Japan in straight sets (25-16, 25-21, 25-21) at the FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup on Saturday.
The result gives Italy a 2-2 mark, while Japan remains winless at 0-4 heading into the final day of the volleyball competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
The match marked the third-ever meeting in the World Grand Champions Cup between the nations and 31st overall. Japan entered with a 23-7 advantage in the series.