Fixtures

FIVB Nations League Women 05/15 17:00 1 Japan Women vs Turkey Women - View
FIVB Nations League Women 05/16 14:00 1 Bulgaria Women vs Japan Women - View
FIVB Nations League Women 05/17 11:00 1 Japan Women vs Germany Women - View
FIVB Nations League Women 05/19 14:00 1 Poland Women vs Japan Women - View
FIVB Nations League Women 05/28 11:30 2 Brazil Women vs Japan Women - View
FIVB Nations League Women 05/30 08:00 2 France Women vs Japan Women - View

Results

Asian Games Women 10/07 11:30 1 Japan Women v China Women L 0-3
Asian Games Women 10/06 06:30 2 [3] Vietnam Women v Japan Women [1] W 1-3
Asian Games Women 10/05 11:00 2 [1] Thailand Women v Japan Women [2] W 0-3
Asian Games Women 10/04 11:00 1 [3] Japan Women v Chinese Taipei Women [3] W 3-1
Asian Games Women 10/02 06:30 3 [1] Japan Women v Kazakhstan Women [2] W 3-0
Asian Games Women 10/01 11:00 2 [4] Afghanistan Women v Japan Women [2] W 0-3
Asian Games Women 09/30 06:30 1 Japan Women v Hong Kong Women W 3-0
Olympics Qualification Women 09/24 10:25 7 Japan Women v Brazil Women L 2-3
Olympics Qualification Women 09/23 10:25 6 Japan Women v Turkey Women L 1-3
Olympics Qualification Women 09/22 10:25 5 Japan Women v Belgium Women W 3-0
Olympics Qualification Women 09/20 10:25 4 Japan Women v Bulgaria Women W 3-0
Olympics Qualification Women 09/19 10:25 3 Japan Women v Puerto Rico Women W 3-0

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 Japan Women's Volleyball Team is a highly skilled and competitive team that has made a name for itself in the international volleyball scene. The team is known for its exceptional teamwork, agility, and precision, which has helped them win numerous championships and medals over the years.

The team is made up of some of the best female volleyball players in Japan, who are all highly trained and dedicated to their sport. They are led by their coach, who is known for his strategic approach to the game and his ability to bring out the best in his players.

The Japan Women's Volleyball Team is known for its fast-paced and dynamic style of play, which is characterized by quick passes, powerful spikes, and impressive defensive skills. They are also known for their ability to adapt to different playing styles and opponents, which has helped them win against some of the toughest teams in the world.

Overall, the Japan Women's Volleyball Team is a force to be reckoned with in the world of volleyball, and they continue to inspire and impress fans around the world with their exceptional skills and dedication to the sport.