Half a world away from home, quality competition is a top priority for the Canada men's national water polo team.

The city of Morioka, in Iwate Prefecture, is playing a vital role in making this happen, including with in-pool workouts and games against Team Japan.

As part of the nationwide Host Town program being held and planned in numerous prefectures for various sports, Morioka is now an integral part of Water Polo Canada's mission to achieve success at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and beyond.