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Japan play in the Asian WG (W).

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2024-2025 Season

Japan are 3-0-0 in the 2024-25 Asian WG (W) season with 9 points, 1st in the Final Round 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	Riko Kawaguchi (G)	22	2004		5'5"	157	L	JWL (W)
	#20	Haruka Kuromaru (G)	19	2007		5'6"	115	L	JWL (W)
	#29	Miyuu Masuhara (G)	25	2001		5'2"	117	L	JWL (W)
DEFENSEMEN
	#8	Akane Hosoyamada (D)	34	1992	Banff, AB, CAN	5'4"	137	R	JWL (W)
	#2	Shiori Koike (D)	33	1993	Tochigi, JPN	5'3"	121	L	JWL (W)
	#6	Kohane Sato (D)	20	2006		5'4"	137	L	JWL (W)
	#7	Kanami Seki (D)	26	2000	Hokkaido, JPN	5'6"	148	L	JWL (W)
	#3	Aoi Shiga (D)	27	1999	Hokkaido, JPN	5'5"	126	L	JWL (W)
	#5	Shiori Yamashita (D)	24	2002	Osaka, JPN	5'2"	115	L	JWL (W)
FORWARDS
	#16	Yoshino Enomoto (F)	28	1998	Osaka, JPN	5'4"	123	R	JWL (W)
	#19	Makoto Ito (F)	22	2004		5'7"	154	L	JWL (W)
	#22	Remi Koyama (F)	26	2000		4'10"	117	R	JWL (W)
	#17	Wakana Kurosu (F)	26	2000		5'3"	139	R	JWL (W)
	#18	Suzuka Maeda (F)	30	1996	Hokkaido, JPN	5'3"	119	R	JWL (W)
	#24	Mei Miura (F)	27	1998	Hokkaido, JPN	5'3"	139	R	JWL (W)
	#23	Rio Noro (F)	22	2004		5'5"	128	R	JWL (W)
	#25	Riri Noro (F)	22	2004		5'3"	123	L	JWL (W)
	#27	Ai Tada (F)	20	2006		5'2"	130	L	JWL (W)
	#15	Rui Ukita (F)	30	1996	Hokkaido, JPN	5'7"	154	L	JWL (W)
	#26	Yumeka Wajima (F)	24	2002		5'1"	106	R	JWL (W)
	#10	Hikaru Yamashita (F)	26	2000	Osaka, JPN	5'2"	117	L	JWL (W)
Position: G: 3, D: 6, F: 12Av Age: 24.38 yearsAv Ht: 5'3"Av Wt: 128 lbsCompare with other teams »

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2024-2025 Japan Roster Facts

Nationalities

21 players

Experience

Japan: 61 GP

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Japan History and Standings

Japan — Season History
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

Japan — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Yumeka Wajima (F)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	3	4	7	0
2.	Kohane Sato (D)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	2	3	5	0
3.	Kanami Seki (D)	2026-2027	TPS	Auroraliiga	10	1	3	4	22
4.	Aoi Shiga (D)	2026-2027	Luleå HF	SDHL	8	0	4	4	4
5.	Hikaru Yamashita (F)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	1	2	3	0
6.	Ai Tada (F)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	1	2	3	0
7.	Rio Noro (F)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	0	3	3	2
8.	Wakana Kurosu (F)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	1	1	2	4
9.	Remi Koyama (F)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	1	0	1	0
10.	Shiori Yamashita (D)	2026-2027	Japan	-	3	0	1	1	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Japan — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2024-2025	View Roster	5'3"	128 lbs	24.38
2016-2017	View Roster	5'4"	128 lbs	25.86
2010-2011	View Roster	5'3"	123 lbs	21.76

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Franchise All-Time Points

Japan — 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

Japan — 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

Japan — 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.

Japan — 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

Japan — 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

Japan — 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

Japan — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Rui Ukita (F)	2024-2025	Asian WG (W)	3	3	5	8	2.67	2
2.	Yuka Hirano (F)	2010-2011	Asian WG (W)	4	3	4	7	1.75	4
3.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	2010-2011	Asian WG (W)	4	2	5	7	1.75	4
4.	Tomoko Sakagami (F)	2010-2011	Asian WG (W)	4	5	1	6	1.50	2
5.	Makoto Ito (F)	2024-2025	Asian WG (W)	3	2	4	6	2.00	0

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Japan — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tomoko Sakagami (F)	2010-2011	Asian WG (W)	4	5	1	6	1.50	2
2.	Rui Ukita (F)	2024-2025	Asian WG (W)	3	3	5	8	2.67	2
3.	Yuka Hirano (F)	2010-2011	Asian WG (W)	4	3	4	7	1.75	4
4.	Yumeka Wajima (F)	2024-2025	Asian WG (W)	3	3	2	5	1.67	0
5.	Suzuka Maeda (F)	2024-2025	Asian WG (W)	3	3	1	4	1.33	0

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Japan — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Rui Ukita (F)	2024-2025	Asian WG (W)	3	3	5	8	2.67	2
2.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	2010-2011	Asian WG (W)	4	2	5	7	1.75	4
3.	Shiori Koike (D)	2024-2025	Asian WG (W)	3	0	5	5	1.67	0
4.	Yuka Hirano (F)	2010-2011	Asian WG (W)	4	3	4	7	1.75	4
5.	Makoto Ito (F)	2024-2025	Asian WG (W)	3	2	4	6	2.00	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.	Nachi Fujimoto (D)	2010-2011	Asian WG (W)	4	0	0	0	0.00	8
2.	Yuka Hirano (F)	2010-2011	Asian WG (W)	4	3	4	7	1.75	4
3.	Haruna Yoneyama (F)	2010-2011	Asian WG (W)	4	2	5	7	1.75	4
4.	Saki Shimozawa (F)	2010-2011	Asian WG (W)	4	2	1	3	0.75	4
5.	Riri Noro (F)	2024-2025	Asian WG (W)	3	1	0	1	0.33	4

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