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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Asian WG (W)

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2016-2017 Japan Player Stats

All Positions

#	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
Asian WG (W)
1.	Shiori Koike (D)	-	-	-	-	-	-
2.	Mika Hori (D)	-	-	-	-	-	-
3.	Ami Nakamura (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-
4.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-
5.	Chiho Osawa (RW)	-	-	-	-	-	-
6.	Sena Suzuki (D)	-	-	-	-	-	-
7.	Ayaka Hitosato (D)	-	-	-	-	-	-
8.	Rui Ukita (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-
9.	Haruka Toko (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-
10.	Hanae Kubo (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-
11.	Aina Mizukami (D)	-	-	-	-	-	-
12.	Akane Hosoyamada (D)	-	-	-	-	-	-
13.	Shoko Ono (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-
14.	Yurie Adachi (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-
15.	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-
16.	Tomomi Iwahara (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-
17.	Naho Terashima (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-
18.	Moeko Iwata (F)	-	-	-	-	-	-

#	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS
Asian WG (W)
1.	Nana Fujimoto (G)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2.	Akane Konishi (G)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
3.	Mai Kondo (G)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

2016-2017 Japan Staff

Head CoachTakeshi Yamanaka
Asst. CoachMasahito Haruna
Asst. CoachYuji Iizuka

Team Staff History

2016-2017 Japan Captains

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Chiho Osawa

"A"

Team Captaincy History

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Japan Facts

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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