An all-action entertaining display could have gone either way until midway through the second half when Tonga were able to open up daylight on the scoreboard.
Japan had targeted the match as one of two games they wanted to win at the tournament but they were their own worst enemies.
Too many times they were turned over or penalised for indiscipline, while James Arlidge failed to land any of his shots at goal.
Viliami Ma'afu, Tukulua Lokotui and Fetu'u Vainikolo all crossed for tries, with Kurt Morath slotting over 16 points for Tonga.
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