Japan Women

Japan

Coach：

Toru Onzuka

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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

FIBA WWC

FIBA WAC

WOGB

WABG

2026

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

FIBA WWC

09-08 00:00

Japan Women

Spain Women

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FIBA WWC

09-06 00:00

Germany Women

Japan Women

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FIBA WWC

09-05 00:00

Japan Women

Mali Women

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FIBA WWC

2026 Mar 17

Japan Women

Argentina Women

40-16

FIBA WWC

2026 Mar 15

Canada Women

Japan Women

39-39

FIBA WWC

2026 Mar 14

Japan Women

Turkey Women

41-35

FIBA WWC

2026 Mar 12

Australia Women

Japan Women

38-47

FIBA WWC

2026 Mar 11

Japan Women

Hungary Women

31-36

Japan Women Fixtures, Results & Match Schedule

Keep up with every Japan Women fixture throughout the current tournament 2026 on Tiger Scores 365. From upcoming matches to final results, this page brings together the club's complete match schedule, helping fans follow every stage of the season in one place.

Representing Japan, Japan Women has been part of the league since 0. Guided by Toru Onzuka, the team plays its home games at the home stadium, a venue with a seating capacity of the available seating capacity. Match schedules, kick-off times, and results are updated regularly using official competition data to ensure accurate and reliable coverage.

Whether you're looking for today's fixture, the next game, or recent match results, Tiger Scores 365 provides everything you need to follow Japan Women. Alongside fixtures and results, you can also explore live scores, league standings, Japan Women player statistics, team performance, and season records for the current tournament 2026 and other basketball competitions worldwide.

Standings

FIBA WWC 2026

Qualifiers

Group Stage