Yes, Japan might be the favorites to get the Asian ticket to the Olympics, But it is still depending on the draw, not just in Preliminary round, But even who will be the group in classification rounds (those who not make it to the 2nd round)... Last 2019 WC, China gets favorable draw in Prelim round, but they didn't see if they fail in Prelims and go to classification rounds, China unexpected facing tough road when they faced Nigeria in classification round.. While Iran gets a favorable draw in classification round when they only face lighter opponent in Angola and Philippines... The luck of Asian teams will be depend on draw up to classification rounds, Even Japan not sure if they can easily make it.. Expect that all Asian team will not make it to the 2nd round, And it will depend to the draw in classification round when Asian teams will fight for spot at Olympics... That's why i have still fate in Gilas.. Chot and SBP should sure that even they will lose, it will be not by huge margin, because quotient system will be determine after classification round.. Iran make it last time because they didn't lose to much against European and American teams... Remember Iran only lose to Spain by 9 pts and Puerto Rico by 3 pts.. That's huge when they go to classification round and they defeat Angola and Philippines by double digit leads... Gilas should follow what Iran footstep did and they will have a chance...