Japan

Coach：

Tom Hovasse

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Team Info

The Japan national basketball team, nicknamed "Akatsuki Five" (Five of the Dawn), is currently experiencing its golden generation and is a leading force in Asian basketball. Under the Japan Basketball Association, the team has transformed from a perennial also-ran into a FIBA World Cup-caliber team and an Olympic host. This renaissance has been fueled by the emergence of NBA talent like Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe, combined with a dynamic, modern system implemented by coach Tom Hovasse that emphasizes pace, space, and three-point shooting. Their historic victory over global powerhouses at the 2023 World Cup, securing an Olympic berth, marked a new zenith. The team's culture now blends the traditional Japanese values of discipline and teamwork with a new, confident offensive flair. With a thriving domestic B.League and world-class talent, Japan is not just an Asian contender but a rising global threat, aiming for podium finishes on the world stage.

Overview

Matches

Squad

Match Result

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

FIBA AS Qualifier

2026 Jul 6

South Korea

Japan

35-37

FIBA AS Qualifier

2026 Jul 3

China

Japan

40-50

FIBA AS Qualifier

2026 Mar 1

Japan

South Korea

42-38

FIBA AS Qualifier

2026 Feb 26

Japan

China

47-33

FIBA AS Qualifier

2025 Dec 1

Chinese Taipei

Japan

36-42

FIBA AS Qualifier

2025 Nov 28

Japan

Chinese Taipei

45-22

Next Match

FIBA AS Qualifier 2027 2026/08/27

Saudi Arabia

20:00

Japan

Best

PTS

OREB

DREB

REB

AST

BLK

#Players

Per Game

Y. Watanabe

17.0

J.Hawkinson

17.0

K.Tominaga

16.8

Japan Team Profile & Season Overview | current tournament 2027

Discover everything about Japan on Tiger Scores 365, including the latest team profile, season statistics, Japan fixtures, Japan results, Japan standings, and player information for the current tournament 2027. All team data is updated regularly from official competition records, helping fans stay informed throughout the season.

Founded in 0, Japan represents Japan in the league and plays its home games at the home stadium, a venue with a seating capacity of the available seating capacity. Under the leadership of Tom Hovasse, the club continues to compete across the current current tournament campaign.

Whether you're following the club's latest form, comparing season performance, or tracking league progress, Tiger Scores 365 provides trusted team information, live scores, fixtures, standings, Japan player statistics, and match insights for the current tournament and basketball competitions around the world.

Standings

FIBA AS Qualifier 2027

Group Stage