Japan is in Group E.
I thought there was no difference unless Japan got into the same group with South Africa. However, I should say that it was much better than match-up with France or Portugal.
It seems really tough to be a semi-finalist or even go to second round. I think the team in 2006 was stronger than current one and they couldn't even win any game.
Personally, I'm looking forward to seeing the team of 2014, where Honda and Morimoto will be the lead.
My favorite team, Germany belongs to Group D.
Australia, Serbia, Ghana are in the same group. They are much severe to compete but Germany seems much stronger than others in this group. I hope they will be the champion as the final World Cup for Ballack.
There should be "Group of Death" every time but no group was made this time. If I have to say one group, that will be Group G which include both Brazil and Portgual but it's not so hard compared with past 2 events.
2002 Group F
(Argentina, England, Sweden, Nigeria)
2006 Group C
(Argentina, Netherland, Serbia and Montenegro, Ivory Coast)
Whatever it is, sleepless days will be back in half a year.