As an ardent World Cup devotee, there is one match on Sunday I'll be particularly keen not to miss.

Japan's entry on to the pitch for their clash with Argentina will be history in the making.

It will be the first time the orientals have fought their way into the World Cup finals - underlining yet again the World Cup's claim to be a truly world event.

Football itself is only a recent introduction to Japanese culture.

Since the start of the J-League in the early '90s, the country's version of England's Premiership, the game has gone from strength to strength.

But, according to the World Cup's official shaver, Braun, the ancient art of Football Feng Shui has long been an essential part of the game.

Feng Shui's rules are apparently all aimed at creating the correct spiritual environment for watching the beautiful game.

Top tips for creating your perfect viewing ambience include:

Making sure all screens point to Little Nibbleham - the home of Geoff Hurst.

Sitting on a kitchen chair with a flat cola, miles from the telly, bringing the stadium atmosphere to life.

Displaying pictures of spiritual leaders such as Martin Luther King or Hong Kong Phooey on the walls to create the necessary karma.

Creating a shrine in the corner of the room with two posts made of empty cans, a white line and a spot marked behind the line where Geoff Hurst's shot bounced after hitting the bar in 1966.

Playing background music including World in Motion and Three Lions, thus ensuring success for Hoddle's team.

Little Nibbleham or not, I'll be watching the Japanese entry into the world's greatest sporting event on Sunday with keen interest.

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