It sucks Japan lost, they would have a shot at a medal if they had won. They were leading 20-16 in the 4th.
But considering they are without Koga and Nagaoka I think they are playing and they are in the right direction.
This match was an anniversary event for me. It was Japan v Russia at Rio that started this whole Volleyball love thing for me.
I didn't read the forum or get any spoilers before watching the match today. At the end of the 3rd set I hit the Fast Forward button in my media player to jump 30 seconds and spoiler/noticed there was 48 minutes remaining to the video. I thought hmm ... that's enough for a fourth and fifth set. Sweaty palms ... 20-16 in the fourth. Oh the heartbreak!