Akie Iwai holds the early lead at Toto Japan Classic

Akie Iwai leads the Toto Japan Classic by one stroke after firing a round of 63 in Ibaraki.

Iwai hit eight birdies, as well as an eagle on the 10th, to finish on nine under-par with her only dropped shot of the day coming on the par-4 fifth.

It leaves her one stroke clear of group of three players in the chasing pack.

Stephanie Meadow is the only Irish player involved.

She finished on two under par after a round of 70.

The Antrim woman hit three birdies and a bogey to end the day in a tie for 46th.

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