American Han Lee produced a three-under-par 68 to take the halfway lead at the Fujisankei Classic at Fujizakura CC.

Lee carded five birdies and two bogeys over the course of his second round to finish seven under and establish a two-shot lead over Ryo Ishikawa and Shunsuke Sonoda.

Overnight leader Ishikawa was hampered by poor putting and could only manage an even-par 71 that featured five birdies, three bogeys and a double bogey on the par-four first.

Sonoda, meanwhile, also fired a 68 that included five birdies and two dropped shots. Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Akio Sadakata were tied for fourth on four under following a pair of 68s.