The Tokyo foreign ministry "strongly requests the general public to refrain" from attending the match on March 26, the first for the two sides in North Korea since 2011.
Former Sao Paulo coach signed a contract until December 2026 and takes over following the sacking of Fernando Diniz.
The bidding process for the 2026 World Cup has been postponed amid allegations around the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
The Tokyo foreign ministry "strongly requests the general public to refrain" from attending the match on March 26, the first for the two sides in North Korea since 2011.
Former Sao Paulo coach signed a contract until December 2026 and takes over following the sacking of Fernando Diniz.
The bidding process for the 2026 World Cup has been postponed amid allegations around the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.