Japan Women

The Japan women's national basketball team (Japanese: バスケットボール女子日本代表) is administered by the Japan Basketball Association.

At the 2020 Summer Olympics, Japan won the silver medal, the nation's first Olympic basketball medal (for men or women) and became the first Asian team to reach the podium in women's basketball since China in 1992. The Japanese, which were coached by Tom Hovasse, excelled in an 87–71 win over France in the semi-finals before coming short 75–90 against the United States. Japan's Rui Machida set an Olympic record with 18 assists against France.

As of 2019, Japan has been the reigning Champion of the Asia-Oceania region.

The Japan Women's basketball team is a highly skilled and competitive team that represents Japan in international basketball competitions. The team is known for their fast-paced and aggressive style of play, which is characterized by quick passes, sharp cuts, and precise shooting. The players on the team are highly skilled and experienced, with many of them having played at the highest levels of basketball in Japan and around the world. The team is led by a talented coaching staff that emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and hard work, and is committed to developing the next generation of Japanese basketball stars. With their strong work ethic, dedication, and passion for the game, the Japan Women's basketball team is a force to be reckoned with on the international stage.