Japan Women

Japan

Coach：

Toru Onzuka

Establishment Date：

League Affiliation：

Stadium：

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Team Info

The Japan Women's national basketball team, known as "Akatsuki Five," is a world-class powerhouse and the reigning Olympic silver medalist, celebrated for its incredible speed, flawless execution, and revolutionary team play. Governed by the Japan Basketball Association, the team is based in Tokyo and plays at state-of-the-art venues like the Saitama Super Arena. The program's history is one of gradual ascent to the global elite. Their defining era is undoubtedly the current one, marked by a historic silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and a gold medal at the 2015 FIBA Women's Asia Cup, breaking a long drought. Stars like Rui Machida and Himawari Akaho have become household names. The modern team is a testament to systematic development, featuring players from the strong WJBL who excel in a relentless, up-tempo system focused on three-pointers and defensive steals. The team culture is one of humility, hard work, and meticulous preparation, inspiring a massive fan following across Japan. The Japan Women's team is not just a contender; it is a model program that has reshaped the landscape of international women's basketball.

Overview

Matches

Squad

Match Result

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

Club Friendship

2026 May 17

Japan Women

Latvia Women

34-40

Club Friendship

2026 May 16

Japan Women

Latvia Women

50-32

WNBA

2026 Apr 30

Phoenix Mercury

Japan Women

52-28

WNBA

2026 Apr 27

Las Vegas Aces

Japan Women

52-45

FIBA WWC

2026 Mar 17

Japan Women

Argentina Women

40-16

FIBA WWC

2026 Mar 15

Canada Women

Japan Women

39-39

Next Match

FIBA WWC 2026 2026/09/04

Japan Women

00:00

Mali Women

Best

PTS

OREB

DREB

REB

AST

BLK

#Players

Per Game

M.Yamamoto

18.5

K.Tanaka

14.8

Y.Miyazawa

10.8

Japan Women Team Profile & Season Overview | current tournament 2026

Discover everything about Japan Women on Tiger Scores 365, including the latest team profile, season statistics, Japan Women fixtures, Japan Women results, Japan Women standings, and player information for the current tournament 2026. All team data is updated regularly from official competition records, helping fans stay informed throughout the season.

Founded in 0, Japan Women 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 Toru Onzuka, 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 Women player statistics, and match insights for the current tournament and basketball competitions around the world.

Standings

FIBA WWC 2026

Qualifiers

Group Stage