What league does Japan play in?

Japan play in the Universiade (W).

Who is the head coach of Japan?

The head coach of Japan is Yujiro Nakajimaya.

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2024-2025 Season

Japan are 2-1-0 in the 2024-25 Universiade (W) season with 6 points, 2nd in the Group B and 3rd overall.

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2024-2025 Japan Roster

Japan — 2024-2025 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Sakura Ito (G)	23	2003		-	-	-	-
	#20	Hana Kitajima Bush (G)	25	2000	Portland, OR, USA	5'3"	104	-	-
	#30	Kiku Kobayashi (G)	24	2002	Karuizawa, JPN	5'6"	132	L	JWL (W)
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Yumeka Chujo (D)	21	2005		5'4"	130	L	JWL (W)
	#3	Sarasa Kishibe (D)	20	2006		5'3"	115	L	JWL (W)
	#2	Haruna Nomura (D)	23	2003		5'1"	110	L	JWL (W)
	#7	Ayaka Tomiuchi (D)	23	2003		5'2"	115	R	JWL (W)
	#13	Kyoka Tsutsumi (D)	22	2004		4'11"	112	L	JWL (W)
	#4	Momoka Yamamoto (D)	24	2002		-	-	L	JWL (W)
	#5	Aiko Yoshikawa (D)	21	2005		5'5"	126	L	JWL (W)
FORWARDS
	#23	Yu Hatade (F)	23	2003		-	-	-	JWL (W)
	#11	Anju Hayakawa (F)	23	2003		5'3"	128	L	JWL (W)
	#16	Suzy Higuchi (F)	21	2004	Saitama, JPN	5'3"	-	L	-
	#10	Komomo Ito (F)	21	2005		4'11"	93	L	JWL (W)
	#15	Minami Kamada (F)	22	2004		5'7"	123	R	JWL (W)
	#8	Sakura Kitamura (F)	23	2003		5'2"	126	L	JWL (W)
	#21	Ruka Kiyokawa (F)	22	2004		5'5"	123	L	JWL (W)
	#12	Riko Matsumoto (F)	21	2005		5'2"	128	L	JWL (W)
	#17	Marin Nagaoka (F)	24	2002		5'2"	123	R	JWL (W)
	#14	Riri Noro (F)	22	2004		5'3"	123	L	JWL (W)
	#25	Ami Sasaki (F)	24	2002		5'1"	115	R	JWL (W)
	#22	Kaho Suzuki (C)	24	2002	Kushiro, JPN	5'3"	117	R	JWL (W)
	#24	Masaki Tanabe (F)	21	2005		5'3"	104	L	JWL (W)
Position: G: 3, D: 7, F: 13Av Age: 21.48 yearsAv Ht: 5'3"Av Wt: 117 lbsCompare with other teams »

2024-2025 Japan Staff

Head CoachYujiro Nakajimaya
Asst. CoachHaruna Yoneyama
Team ManagerKotone Komuro
Physical TherapistRyuta Nosaka

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Japan Tournament Statistics

Japan — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	Universiade (W)	3	2	1	-	0	0	15	4	6	2	2	Bronze game win
2022-2023	Universiade (W)	5	3	2	-	0	0	16	12	9	1.8	3	Final loss
2021-2022	Universiade (W)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Tournament Cancelled
2018-2019	Universiade (W)	5	3	2	-	0	0	18	15	9	1.8		Bronze game win
2016-2017	Universiade (W)	2	0	2	-	0	0	3	13	0	0	3	Placement game win
2014-2015	Universiade (W)	3	3	0	-	0	0	16	1	9	3	1	Bronze game win
2013-2014	Universiade (W)	5	3	2	-	0	0	20	15	9	1.8	4	Bronze game loss
2008-2009	Universiade (W)	5	1	3	-	1	0	13	15	5	1	5	Placement game win

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Japan — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Akane Shiga (F)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	2	2	4	6
2.	Kanami Seki (D)	2026-2027	TPS	Auroraliiga	8	1	3	4	20
3.	Marin Nagaoka (F)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	2	1	3	2
4.	Hinata Lack (F)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	0	3	3	2
5.	Wakana Kurosu (F)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	1	1	2	4
6.	Remi Koyama (F)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	1	0	1	0
7.	Shiori Yamashita (D)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	0	1	1	0
8.	Kanami Seki (D)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	0	1	1	0
9.	Riri Noro (F)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	0	1	1	0
10.	Ayaka Tomiuchi (D)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	0	0	0	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Japan — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2024-2025	View Roster	5'3"	117 lbs	21.48
2022-2023	View Roster	5'3"	121 lbs	21.50
2018-2019	View Roster	5'3"	126 lbs	21.27
2016-2017	View Roster	5'2"	123 lbs	20.86
2014-2015	View Roster	5'3"	121 lbs	22.50

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Franchise All-Time Points

Japan — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	14	6	6	12
2.	Yukina Ota (F)	16	7	4	11
3.	Rio Sakamoto (F)	12	4	7	11
4.	Mai Morii (F)	13	4	6	10
5.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	5	1	9	10

Franchise All-Time Goals

Japan — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Yukina Ota (F)	16	7	4	11
2.	Chika Otaki (F)	7	7	1	8
3.	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	14	6	6	12
4.	Chisato Miyazaki (F)	11	5	3	8
5.	Ayano Ichijo (D)	13	5	3	8

Franchise All-Time Assists

Japan — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	5	1	9	10
2.	Rio Sakamoto (F)	12	4	7	11
3.	Ami Sasaki (F)	12	0	7	7
4.	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	14	6	6	12
5.	Mai Morii (F)	13	4	6	10

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Japan — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Mayu Iwasaki (F)	15	4	6	37
2.	Sato Kikuchi (D)	13	1	3	14
3.	Asami Ohashi (F)	12	3	6	12
4.	Ayumi Sonoda (D)	11	1	3	12
5.	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	14	6	12	10

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Japan — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Yukina Ota (F)	16	7	4	11
2.	Mayu Iwasaki (F)	15	4	2	6
3.	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	14	6	6	12
4.	Mai Morii (F)	13	4	6	10
5.	Ayano Ichijo (D)	13	5	3	8

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Japan — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	5	1	10	2.00
2.	Suzuka Maeda (F)	4	2	6	1.50
3.	Chika Otaki (F)	7	7	8	1.14
4.	Haruka Takashima (D)	6	1	6	1.00
5.	Komomo Ito (F)	5	2	5	1.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Japan — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	2014-2015	Universiade (W)	5	1	9	10	2.00	8
2.	Chika Otaki (F)	2018-2019	Universiade (W)	7	7	1	8	1.14	2
3.	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	2018-2019	Universiade (W)	7	5	3	8	1.14	4
4.	Mayo Sakamoto (F)	2016-2017	Universiade (W)	4	3	4	7	1.75	4
5.	Akane Shiga (F)	2022-2023	Universiade (W)	7	4	2	6	0.86	6

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Japan — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Chika Otaki (F)	2018-2019	Universiade (W)	7	7	1	8	1.14	2
2.	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	2018-2019	Universiade (W)	7	5	3	8	1.14	4
3.	Akane Shiga (F)	2022-2023	Universiade (W)	7	4	2	6	0.86	6
4.	Ami Nakamura (F)	2008-2009	Universiade (W)	6	4	1	5	0.83	2
5.	Mayo Sakamoto (F)	2016-2017	Universiade (W)	4	3	4	7	1.75	4

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Japan — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	2014-2015	Universiade (W)	5	1	9	10	2.00	8
2.	Haruka Takashima (D)	2008-2009	Universiade (W)	6	1	5	6	1.00	4
3.	Mayo Sakamoto (F)	2016-2017	Universiade (W)	4	3	4	7	1.75	4
4.	Suzuka Maeda (F)	2016-2017	Universiade (W)	4	2	4	6	1.50	0
5.	Mei Miura (F)	2018-2019	Universiade (W)	7	2	4	6	0.86	0

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Japan — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mayu Iwasaki (F)	2014-2015	Universiade (W)	5	2	0	2	0.40	29
2.	Mei Sakurai (D)	2022-2023	Universiade (W)	7	1	2	3	0.43	10
3.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	2014-2015	Universiade (W)	5	1	9	10	2.00	8
4.	Mayu Iwasaki (F)	2013-2014	Universiade (W)	7	2	2	4	0.57	8
5.	Sato Kikuchi (D)	2013-2014	Universiade (W)	7	0	1	1	0.14	8