What league does Japan play in?

Japan play in the Asian WG (W).

Who is the head coach of Japan?

The head coach of Japan is Takeshi Yamanaka.

Who is the captain of Japan?

The captain of Japan is Chiho Osawa.

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2016-2017 Japan Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Nana Fujimoto (G)	37	1989	Sapporo, JPN	5'4"	119	L	-
	#29	Mai Kondo (G)	34	1992	Hokkaido, JPN	5'5"	119	L	JWL (W)
	#30	Akane Konishi (G)	31	1995	Hokkaido, JPN	5'5"	143	L	JWL (W)
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Ayaka Hitosato (D)	32	1994	Hokkaido, JPN	5'3"	130	R	JWL (W)
	#7	Mika Hori (D)	34	1992	Tokkaido, JPN	5'4"	117	R	JWL (W)
	#8	Akane Hosoyamada (D)"A"	34	1992	Banff, AB, CAN	5'4"	137	R	CWHL (W)
	#2	Shiori Koike (D)	33	1993	Tochigi, JPN	5'3"	121	L	JWL (W)
	#9	Aina Mizukami (D)	35	1991	Kushiro, JPN	5'5"	139	L	CWHL (W)
	#6	Sena Suzuki (D)"A"	35	1991	Hokkaido, JPN	5'6"	128	L	CWHL (W)
FORWARDS
	#11	Yurie Adachi (F)	41	1985	Hokkaido, JPN	5'1"	112	L	JWL (W)
	#26	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	27	1998	Osaka, JPN	5'4"	123	R	CAHS (W)
	#22	Tomomi Iwahara (F)	38	1987	Hokkaido, JPN	5'3"	134	L	JWL (W)
	#13	Moeko Iwata (F)	34	1992	Hokkaido, JPN	5'1"	117	L	JWL (W)
	#21	Hanae Kubo (F)	43	1982	Hokkaido, JPN	5'6"	139	R	JWL (W)
	#23	Ami Nakamura (F)	38	1987	Hokkaido, JPN	5'4"	139	L	JWL (W)
	#27	Shoko Ono (F)	45	1981	Asahikawa, JPN	5'2"	128	L	-
	#12	Chiho Osawa (RW)"C"	34	1992	Hokkaido, JPN	5'4"	141	R	JWL (W)
	#16	Naho Terashima (F)	33	1993	Hokkaido, JPN	5'2"	123	L	JWL (W)
	#14	Haruka Toko (F)	29	1997	Hokkaido, JPN	5'5"	123	L	JWL (W)
	#15	Rui Ukita (F)	30	1996	Hokkaido, JPN	5'7"	154	L	JWL (W)
	#10	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	34	1991	Hokkaido, JPN	5'3"	121	L	JWL (W)

Position: G: 3, D: 6, F: 12Av Age: 25.81 yearsAv Ht: 5'4"Av Wt: 128 lbsCompare with other teams »

2016-2017 Japan Staff

Head CoachTakeshi Yamanaka
Asst. CoachMasahito Haruna
Asst. CoachYuji Iizuka

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2016-2017 Japan Captains

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Chiho Osawa

"A"

Team Captaincy History

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Plays in: Asian Winter Games (W)
2025: Asian WG (W) -
2017: Asian WG (W) -
2011: Asian WG (W) -
2007: Asian WG (W) -

2016-2017 Japan Roster Facts

Nationalities

21 players

Experience

Japan: 30 GP

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Japan History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	postseason
2024-2025	Asian WG (W)	3	3	0	-	0	0	18	1	9	3	-
2016-2017	Asian WG (W)	5	5	0	-	0	0	98	1	15	3	-
2010-2011	Asian WG (W)	4	2	0	-	1	1	22	6	9	2.25	-
2006-2007	Asian WG (W)	4	3	1	0	-	-	37	6	9	2.25	-
2002-2003	Asian WG (W)	4	3	1	0	-	-	33	8	6	1.5	-
1998-1999	Asian WG (W)	3	2	1	0	-	-	28	7	4	1.33	-
1995-1996	Asian WG (W)	2	1	1	0	-	-	9	11	2	1	-

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Aoi Shiga (D)	2026-2027	Luleå HF	SDHL	-	-	-	-	-
2.	Mei Miura (F)	2026-2027	Luleå HF	SDHL	-	-	-	-	-
3.	Kanami Seki (D)	2026-2027	TPS	Auroraliiga	-	-	-	-	-
4.	Shiori Yamashita (D)	2026-2027	Seibu Princess Rabbits	-	-	-	-	-	-
5.	Hikaru Yamashita (F)	2026-2027	Seibu Princess Rabbits	-	-	-	-	-	-
6.	Remi Koyama (F)	2026-2027	Seibu Princess Rabbits	-	-	-	-	-	-
7.	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"	130 lbs	24.10
2016-2017	View Roster	5'4"	128 lbs	25.81
2010-2011	View Roster	5'3"	123 lbs	21.67

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rui Ukita (F)	3	3	5	8
2.	Yuka Hirano (F)	4	3	4	7
3.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	4	2	5	7
4.	Shiori Koike (D)	7	0	7	7
5.	Tomoko Sakagami (F)	4	5	1	6

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Tomoko Sakagami (F)	4	5	1	6
2.	Rui Ukita (F)	3	3	5	8
3.	Yuka Hirano (F)	4	3	4	7
4.	Yumeka Wajima (F)	3	3	2	5
5.	Suzuka Maeda (F)	3	3	1	4

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Shiori Koike (D)	7	0	7	7
2.	Rui Ukita (F)	3	3	5	8
3.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	4	2	5	7
4.	Yuka Hirano (F)	4	3	4	7
5.	Makoto Ito (F)	3	2	4	6

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Nachi Fujimoto (D)	4	0	0	8
2.	Yuka Hirano (F)	4	3	7	4
3.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	4	2	7	4
4.	Saki Shimozawa (F)	4	2	3	4
5.	Riri Noro (F)	3	1	1	4

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Shiori Koike (D)	7	0	7	7
2.	Yuka Hirano (F)	4	3	4	7
3.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	4	2	5	7
4.	Tomoko Sakagami (F)	4	5	1	6
5.	Kanae Aoki (D)	4	2	4	6

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Makoto Ito (F)	3	2	6	2.00
2.	Yuka Hirano (F)	4	3	7	1.75
3.	Yumeka Wajima (F)	3	3	5	1.67
4.	Tomoko Sakagami (F)	4	5	6	1.50
5.	Kanae Aoki (D)	4	2	6	1.50

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Rui Ukita (F)	2024-2025	3	3	8
2.	Yuka Hirano (F)	2010-2011	4	3	7
3.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	2010-2011	4	2	7
4.	Tomoko Sakagami (F)	2010-2011	4	5	6
5.	Makoto Ito (F)	2024-2025	3	2	6

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Tomoko Sakagami (F)	2010-2011	4	5	6
2.	Rui Ukita (F)	2024-2025	3	3	8
3.	Yuka Hirano (F)	2010-2011	4	3	7
4.	Yumeka Wajima (F)	2024-2025	3	3	5
5.	Suzuka Maeda (F)	2024-2025	3	3	4

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Rui Ukita (F)	2024-2025	3	5	8
2.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	2010-2011	4	5	7
3.	Shiori Koike (D)	2024-2025	3	5	5
4.	Yuka Hirano (F)	2010-2011	4	4	7
5.	Makoto Ito (F)	2024-2025	3	4	6

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Nachi Fujimoto (D)	2010-2011	4	0	8
2.	Yuka Hirano (F)	2010-2011	4	7	4
3.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	2010-2011	4	7	4
4.	Saki Shimozawa (F)	2010-2011	4	3	4
5.	Riri Noro (F)	2024-2025	3	1	4

Player Nationalities Throughout History

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