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.

Who is the captain of Japan?

The captain of Japan is Yoshino Enomoto.

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2022-2023 Japan Club Stats

Skater	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
Hinata Lack (F)	DK Peregrine	JWL (W)	9	6	5	11	6	-
Ami Sasaki (F)	Toyota Cygnus	JWL (W)	9	6	3	9	6	-
Minami Kamada (F)	DK Peregrine	JWL (W)	9	4	5	9	2	-
Mei Sakurai (D)	Toyota Cygnus	JWL (W)	9	3	6	9	4	-
Yoshino Enomoto (F)	Seibu Princess Rabbits	JWL (W)	9	2	7	9	8	-
Chihiro Suzuki (F)	Univ. of Guelph	USports (W)	20	4	4	8	10	-
Kanami Seki (D)	Seibu Princess Rabbits	JWL (W)	9	3	5	8	8	-
Akane Shiga (F)	Toyota Cygnus	JWL (W)	9	4	3	7	8	-
Moe Tsukimoto (F)	Vortex Sapporo	JWL (W)	9	3	4	7	8	-
Wakana Kurosu (F)	DK Peregrine	JWL (W)	7	4	2	6	4	-
Miyuri Ogawa (F)	Daishin	JWL (W)	9	3	3	6	6	-
Marin Nagaoka (F)	Seibu Princess Rabbits	JWL (W)	9	1	4	5	2	-
Remi Koyama (F)	Seibu Princess Rabbits	JWL (W)	9	1	4	5	6	-
Sakura Kitamura (F)	DK Peregrine	JWL (W)	9	1	3	4	4	-
Moeka Tsutsumi (F)	Daishin	JWL (W)	9	1	2	3	2	-
Ayaka Tomiuchi (D)	Daishin	JWL (W)	9	1	2	3	4	-
Shiori Yamashita (D)	Seibu Princess Rabbits	JWL (W)	9	1	2	3	6	-
Momoka Yamamoto (D)	Toyota Cygnus	JWL (W)	9	0	1	1	2	-
Haruna Nomura (D)	Seibu Princess Rabbits	JWL (W)	9	0	0	0	2	-

N	Goalie	Team	League	GP	GAA	SV%	SO	W-L-T	TOI
	Miyuu Masuhara (G)	DK Peregrine	JWL (W)	9	1.34	.925	3	6-3-0	539:00
	Kiku Kobayashi (G)	Seibu Princess Rabbits	JWL (W)	7	2.31	.918	-	-	416:08

2022-2023 Japan Staff

Head CoachYujiro Nakajimaya
Asst. CoachAzusa Nakaoku
Equipment ManagerToshinobu Yoshida
Physical TherapistTsutomu Wako

Team Staff History

2022-2023 Japan Captains

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Yoshino Enomoto

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Plays in: Universiade (Women)

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22 players

Experience

Japan: 143 GP

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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

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Mei Miura (F)	2026-2027	Luleå HF	SDHL	-	-	-	-	-
2.	Akane Shiga (F)	2026-2027	PWHL Detroit	PWHL	-	-	-	-	-
3.	Kanami Seki (D)	2026-2027	TPS	Auroraliiga	-	-	-	-	-
4.	Aiko Yoshikawa (D)	2026-2027	Seibu Princess Rabbits	-	-	-	-	-	-
5.	Shiori Yamashita (D)	2026-2027	Seibu Princess Rabbits	-	-	-	-	-	-
6.	Anju Hayakawa (F)	2026-2027	Seibu Princess Rabbits	-	-	-	-	-	-
7.	Marin Nagaoka (F)	2026-2027	Seibu Princess Rabbits	-	-	-	-	-	-
8.	Remi Koyama (F)	2026-2027	Seibu Princess Rabbits	-	-	-	-	-	-
9.	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	2026-2027	Seibu Princess Rabbits	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2024-2025	View Roster	5'3"	117 lbs	21.48
2022-2023	View Roster	5'3"	121 lbs	21.36
2018-2019	View Roster	5'3"	126 lbs	21.23
2016-2017	View Roster	5'2"	123 lbs	20.82
2014-2015	View Roster	5'3"	121 lbs	22.45

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Regular Season

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

#	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

#	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.

#	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

#	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

#	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

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	2014-2015	5	1	10
2.	Chika Otaki (F)	2018-2019	7	7	8
3.	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	2018-2019	7	5	8
4.	Mayo Sakamoto (F)	2016-2017	4	3	7
5.	Akane Shiga (F)	2022-2023	7	4	6

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Chika Otaki (F)	2018-2019	7	7	8
2.	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	2018-2019	7	5	8
3.	Akane Shiga (F)	2022-2023	7	4	6
4.	Ami Nakamura (F)	2008-2009	6	4	5
5.	Mayo Sakamoto (F)	2016-2017	4	3	7

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	2014-2015	5	9	10
2.	Haruka Takashima (D)	2008-2009	6	5	6
3.	Mayo Sakamoto (F)	2016-2017	4	4	7
4.	Suzuka Maeda (F)	2016-2017	4	4	6
5.	Mei Miura (F)	2018-2019	7	4	6

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Mayu Iwasaki (F)	2014-2015	5	2	29
2.	Mei Sakurai (D)	2022-2023	7	3	10
3.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	2014-2015	5	10	8
4.	Mayu Iwasaki (F)	2013-2014	7	4	8
5.	Sato Kikuchi (D)	2013-2014	7	1	8