Emi Nishikori put Japan ahead in the 14th minute by converting a penalty corner while Mie Nakashima made it 2-0 in the 28th minute with a fine field goal.
Indian rallied back and reduced the margin when Rani Rampal scored off a penalty corner in the 30th minute and 10 minutes later, Lilima Minz drew parity by converting another penalty corner into goal (2-2).