Japan Women
- Leagues Played
- FIVB Nations League Women 85 World GP Group 1 Women 46 World Champs Women 30 Olympics Qualification Women 26 Asia Champs Women 20 AVC Cup Women 17 Montreux Masters Women 15 Asian Games Women 14 World Cup Women 10 International Games Women 6
- Links
- Website Wikipedia
- Related Teams
- Japan Japan U19 Japan U23 Japan U23 Women Japan U21 Japan U20 Women Japan U19 Women Japan U18 Japan U20 Japan U18 Women Japan U21 Women
Fixtures
| FIVB Nations League Women | 05/15 17:00 | 1 |
Japan Women
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Turkey Women
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| FIVB Nations League Women | 05/16 14:00 | 1 |
Bulgaria Women
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Japan Women
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| FIVB Nations League Women | 05/17 11:00 | 1 |
Japan Women
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Germany Women
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| FIVB Nations League Women | 05/19 14:00 | 1 |
Poland Women
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Japan Women
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| FIVB Nations League Women | 05/28 11:30 | 2 |
Brazil Women
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Japan Women
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| FIVB Nations League Women | 05/30 08:00 | 2 |
France Women
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Japan Women
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Results
| Asian Games Women | 10/07 11:30 | 1 |
Japan Women
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China Women
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L | 0-3 | |
| Asian Games Women | 10/06 06:30 | 2 |
[3] Vietnam Women
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Japan Women
[1]
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W | 1-3 | |
| Asian Games Women | 10/05 11:00 | 2 |
[1] Thailand Women
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Japan Women
[2]
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W | 0-3 | |
| Asian Games Women | 10/04 11:00 | 1 |
[3] Japan Women
v
Chinese Taipei Women
[3] 
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W | 3-1 | |
| Asian Games Women | 10/02 06:30 | 3 |
[1] Japan Women
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Kazakhstan Women
[2] 
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W | 3-0 | |
| Asian Games Women | 10/01 11:00 | 2 |
[4] Afghanistan Women
v
Japan Women
[2]
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W | 0-3 | |
| Asian Games Women | 09/30 06:30 | 1 |
Japan Women
v
Hong Kong Women
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W | 3-0 | |
| Olympics Qualification Women | 09/24 10:25 | 7 |
Japan Women
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Brazil Women
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L | 2-3 | |
| Olympics Qualification Women | 09/23 10:25 | 6 |
Japan Women
v
Turkey Women
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L | 1-3 | |
| Olympics Qualification Women | 09/22 10:25 | 5 |
Japan Women
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Belgium Women
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W | 3-0 | |
| Olympics Qualification Women | 09/20 10:25 | 4 |
Japan Women
v
Bulgaria Women
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W | 3-0 | |
| Olympics Qualification Women | 09/19 10:25 | 3 |
Japan Women
v
Puerto Rico Women
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W | 3-0 |
Wikipedia - Japan women's national volleyball team
The Japan women's national volleyball team (Hinotori Nippon, 火の鳥NIPPON), or All-Japan women's volleyball team, is currently ranked 6th in the world by FIVB. The head coach is Masayoshi Manabe.
One of their greatest successes was at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, when they defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union on the way to the gold medal.
Japan was qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics by winning the Women's Olympic Qualifier that was held from 8 May to 16 May in Tokyo, Japan. In Athens, Greece the team took fifth place in the overall-rankings.
Finally after almost three decades of medal drought in the Olympics, Japan took home the bronze medal by defeating South Korea in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
History
2012 London Olympics
Japan qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics as the best Asian team in the 2012 FIVB Women's World Olympic Qualification Tournament. In the 2012 Olympics, Japan had been placed on Group A with Russian Federation, Italy, Dominican Republic, the host Great Britain and Algeria. Japan finished third in the Group. In the quarter-finals, Japan faced their old Asian rival China. Saori Kimura and Yukiko Ebata each scored 33 points in this thrilling game in which China were beaten by 3–2. It was their first win over China in 11 years as far as FIVB games are concerned. On 9 August 2012, the Japanese were outplayed by the defending champions Brazil in the semi-finals. On 11 August 2012, Japan beat South Korea 3–0 in the bronze medal match. It is the first Olympics' volleyball medal for the Japanese since the 1984 Summer Olympics. On August 13, 2012, Japan Women's Team was ranked 3rd in the world behind United States women's national volleyball team and Brazil women's national volleyball team.
2020 Tokyo Olympics
Japan was the host nation for the 2020 Summer Olympics. The other teams in their group in Tokyo were Kenya, Serbia, Brazil, Korea and the Dominican Republic. Japan's opening match was on 25 July 2021 in Tokyo against Kenya. They beat Kenya in their first match in straight sets and lost against Serbia, Brazil, Korea and the Dominican Republic which caused them to miss the qualification for the quarterfinals.
Winner of 6 major world titles
| Year | Games | Host | Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 # | 4th World Championship | USSR | USSR | Poland |
| 1964 # | Tokyo Olympic Games | Japan | USSR | Poland |
| 1967 # | 5th World Championship | Japan | USA | South Korea |
| 1974 & | 7th World Championship | Mexico | USSR | South Korea |
| 1976 & | Montreal Olympic Games | Canada | USSR | South Korea |
| 1977 & | 2nd World Cup | Japan | Cuba | South Korea |
#, & – Twice 3 Straight Major titles in 1960s and 1970s
(World Women's Volleyball Championship, World Cup, Olympic Games)
The team is known for their strong fundamentals, excellent teamwork, and relentless work ethic. They are able to execute complex plays with ease and are always looking for ways to improve and evolve their game.
Japan Women's volleyball team has a rich history of success, with numerous medals and championships to their name. They have a loyal fan base that supports them both at home and abroad, cheering them on as they compete against the best teams in the world.
Overall, Japan Women's volleyball team is a force to be reckoned with on the international stage, and their skill, determination, and passion for the sport make them a team to watch out for in any competition.