After stunning Italy 27-10 in Tokyo a week ago, Japan took an early lead against Ireland in Newcastle on Saturday and were within six points of Andy Farrell's world number three side with 10 minutes left.
A converted try for Ireland on the hooter gave them a 36-20 win, and Farrell admitted the scoreline flattered his under-strength side.
"Seventy minutes it's 26-20, we're playing without our two centres so I think it's pretty obvious that the te…