India will play Japan in the opening match of the eighth junior men's Asia Cup Hockey Tournament in Kuantan, Malaysia today. Placed in Pool A along side Malaysia, Japan and China, the Indian colts are touted as one of the favourites to lift the title in the eight-nation tournament to be held till 22nd of this month. The other competing teams in the tournament are Korea, Pakistan, Oman and Bangladesh, who are placed in Pool B.After Japan, India will play hosts Malaysia tomorrow before locking horns against China on November 17 in their last pool match.