Playing at home is always an added advantage.
They will be drawn into two groups of four teams and will play single round-robin matches.
The 1-0 win over Oman would undoubtedly have been cathartic for the Japanese squad after the Omanis unexpectedly beat them in the tournament's opening match.
The Green Falcons will be intent on making Vietnam's first steps onto the grandest stage of qualifying as forgettable as possible.