Eddie Jones has been appointed as Japan head coach for the second time.
The former England boss will take up his post on January 1, the Japan Rugby Football Union announced.
Jones stepped down from his role as Australia head coach after a dismal World Cup showing in France.
He was first linked with the Japan job in September, but repeatedly denied those reports.
The 63-year-old coached Japan from 2012 to 2015, famously masterminding a stunning victory over 2015 World Cup opponents South Africa in Brighton.
