Japan women's national football team

Japan
Nickname(s)なでしこジャパン (Nadeshiko Japan)
AssociationJapan Football Association
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationEAFF (East Asia)
Head coachFutoshi Ikeda[1]
CaptainSaki Kumagai
Most capsHomare Sawa (205)
Top scorerHomare Sawa (83)
FIFA codeJPN
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 13 (25 March 2022)[2]
Highest3 (December 2011)
Lowest14 (July 2003)
First international
 Chinese Taipei 1–0 Japan 
(Hong Kong; 7 June 1981)
Biggest win
 Japan 21–0 Guam 
(Guangzhou, China; 5 December 1997)
Biggest defeat
 Italy 9–0 Japan 
(Tokyo, Japan; 9 September 1981)[3]
 United States 9–0 Japan 
(Charlotte, United States; 29 April 1999)[3]
World Cup
Appearances9 (first in 1991)
Best resultChampions (2011)
Olympic Games
Appearances4 (first in 1996)
Best resultRunners-up (2012)
Asian Cup
Appearances16 (first in 1977)
Best resultChampions (2014, 2018)
Medal record
World Cup
2011 GermanyTeam
2015 CanadaTeam
Olympic Games
2012 LondonTeam
Asian Cup
2014 VietnamTeam
2018 JordanTeam
1986 Hong KongTeam
1991 JapanTeam
1995 MalaysiaTeam
2001 Chinese TaipeiTeam
1989 Hong KongTeam
1993 MalaysiaTeam
1997 ChinaTeam
2008 VietnamTeam
2010 ChinaTeam
2022 IndiaTeam
Asian Games
2010 GuangzhouTeam
2018 Jakarta-PalembangTeam
1990 BeijingTeam
1994 HiroshimaTeam
2006 DohaTeam
2014 IncheonTeam
1998 BangkokTeam
2002 BusanTeam
This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Japan national football team.

The Japan women's national football team (Japanese: サッカー日本女子代表, Hepburn: Sakkā Nippon Joshi Daihyō), or nicknamed Nadeshiko Japan (なでしこジャパン),[4] represents Japan in women's association football and is run by the Japan Football Association (JFA). It is the most successful women's national team from the Asian Football Confederation. Its highest ranking in the FIFA Women's World Rankings is 3rd, achieved in December 2011.[5]

Nadeshiko Japan defeated the United States in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, thus claiming their first FIFA Women's World Cup title, becoming the first Asian team to do so and only the four women's world champions.[6] It won silver medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, making it the only Asian team to have three combined medals from international championships.[7] It also won gold medals at the 2014 and 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cups, the 2010 and 2018 Asian Games, and the 2008, 2010, and 2019 EAFF Football Championships.

History

1970s and 1980s

During the 1970s, the number of women football players and teams increased in Japan, and teams made up regional leagues in various parts of Japan. In 1977, the Japan team participated its first international tournament, 1977 AFC Women's Championship. But, this Japan team was not a national team, Japan Football Association dispatched club team, FC Jinnan as a Japan team.[8][9] In 1980, "All-Japan Women's Football Championship" was held. In 1981, Japan Football Association formed first national team for 1981 AFC Women's Championship[10] and Seiki Ichihara managed as first Japan national team manager.[3] The first match against Chinese Taipei on 7 June at this tournament is the first match for Japan national team history.[3] In 1984, national team was formed for the first time in three years for a China expedition, and Takao Orii managed national team.[3]

In January 1986, Ryohei Suzuki became first full-time manager for national team. In December, Japan won the 2nd place at 1986 AFC Women's Championship. In 1989, the "Japan Women's Football League" (abbreviated to "L. League") was established, and the women's national team qualified for the "1991 FIFA Women's World Cup" in China.

Verge of decline

Japan women's national football team attended various championship tournaments such as the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup which had made the national team and the L.League very popular. However, in 1999, Japan failed to qualify for the 2000 Summer Olympics, and this helped to cause with economic stagnation (Lost Decade) the withdrawal of a series of teams from the L. League. Japanese women's football was on the verge of decline.

Regeneration

In August 2002, the Japan Football Association appointed Eiji Ueda, who had been coach for the Macau national football team, as the new head coach. Officials expected a revitalization of women's football and planned a team reorganization, aiming for the 2004 Summer Olympics. The team at first went through a losing streak, but Ueda gradually improved the team, and it eventually gained wide support in Japan. In particular, a game against Korea DPR, which decided who would participate in the 2004 Olympics, not only made fans rush to the National Stadium but also was widely watched on TV.

Following the increase in public interest in women's football in Japan, the JFA organized a public contest to select a nickname for the team. "Nadeshiko Japan" was chosen from among about 2,700 entries and was announced on 7 July 2004. "Nadeshiko", a kind of dianthus, comes from the phrase "Yamato Nadeshiko" (大和撫子, "ideal Japanese woman").

2003 and 2007 World Cup

Japan was dropped with Germany, Canada and Argentina during 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup. Beginning by a 6–0 thrash to newcomer Argentina, but later Japan fell on 0–3 loss to later champion Germany, and 1–3 to Canada, who later won 4th place.

Again, in 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup held in China, they again faced Germany, Argentina and England. They started with a 2–2 draw over England, before beating Argentina 1–0 after 90'. But a 0–2 loss over reigning champion Germany again eliminated Japan from the group stage. Japan's disappointing campaign through two decisive Women's World Cup would not have expected to lead to a 2011 triumph.

2011 World Cup
The Japan team thanking fans for their support for the humanitarian response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami after their World Cup win[11][12]

Japan qualified for the finals by finishing third in the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup. After finishing second in their group behind England, Japan beat two-time defending champion and host nation Germany 1–0 in the quarterfinals, before easily defeating Sweden 3–1 to reach the final.

After the final game finished 2–2 after extra time, Japan beat the United States 3–1 in a penalty shootout, becoming the first Asian team to win the FIFA Women's World Cup, and the first Asian team to win a senior FIFA title.[13][14] It came right after men's team won the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, marked their most successful year in Japanese football.

2012 Summer Olympics

Japan qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics by finishing first in the Asian qualifier in September 2011, only 6 weeks after winning the Women's World Cup. At the Olympics, after finishing second in their group behind Sweden, Nadeshiko Japan defeated Brazil 2–0 in the quarterfinals, followed by a 2–1 victory over France, whom Nadeshiko had lost to in a friendly match right before the Olympics, to reach the final.

In a rematch of the World Cup final, Japan was defeated in the Olympic final by a score of 1–2 against the United States, allowing two goals to Carli Lloyd in the 8th and 54th minutes. Yūki Ōgimi scored the lone goal for Japan.[15]

Nadeshiko, 2013

2014 Asian Cup

Despite having won a FIFA Women's World Cup in 2011, Japan entered the 2014 Asian Cup having never previously won the tournament. They were drawn with Asia's Queen Australia, host Vietnam and newcomer Jordan. Their first match in the group stage of the tournament resulted in a 2–2 draw against the defending champion Australia.[16] Also in the group stage, Japan upset host Vietnam by a 4–0 win before defeating Jordan with a 7–0 win to finish first with a higher goal difference.

In the semi-final, Japan beat eight-time champions China 2–1 after 120'. In the final, they met Australia once again and successfully earned a 1–0 win with Azusa Iwashimizu's goal. This marked the first time for Japan to become "Queen of Asia". They became the first Asian team to subsequently win both the FIFA Women's World Cup and AFC Women's Asian Cup. Because of their top placement in the tournament, Japan, Australia, China, South Korea and newcomer Thailand secured their spot at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup to be played in Canada the following year.[17]

2015 World Cup
The national teams of Japan and the United States at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup

Japan, then fourth in the world, was drawn into Group C for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, with tournament debutants Ecuador, Switzerland, and Cameroon. Japan won all three games, securing passage into the Round of 16, where they drew yet another tournament debutant in the Netherlands. Saori Ariyoshi and Mizuho Sakaguchi scored goals for Japan, and they ultimately survived a couple of nervy moments to get into the quarterfinals. Against Australia, Japan once again used their technical possession game to frustrate The Matildas and negate their speed. Mana Iwabuchi notched the only goal of the game three minutes from time to send Japan to the semifinals.

Against England in the semifinals, Nadeshiko Japan was able to survive against the tenacious Lionesses, as the two teams traded goals from the penalty spot (Aya Miyama for Japan, Fara Williams for England). Deadlocked from the 40th minute on, Japan got a truly fortunate break as English centre back Laura Bassett, in trying to clear out a Japan cross, ended up scoring an own-goal at the death. This set up a rematch with the United States from the 2011 Women's World Cup.

Unfortunately for Japan, the Americans came out flying and scored four goals in the first 16 minutes of the match, with American midfielder Carli Lloyd scoring a hat trick in the process. Yuki Ogimi brought Japan one back in the 27th minute, and an own goal from Julie Johnston halved the American lead, but Tobin Heath put the final touch on the United States' third Women's World Cup victory.

Team image

Nicknames

The Japan women's national football team has been known or nicknamed as the "Nadeshiko Japan".

Home stadium
Main article: List of football stadiums in Japan

Japan play its home matches among various stadiums, in rotation, around the country.

South Korea
Main article: Japan–South Korea football rivalry § Women's

The Japan and South Korea national football teams are sporting rivals.

Australia
Main article: Australia–Japan football rivalry

The Japan and Australia national soccer teams are AFC's rivals.

United States
Main article: Japan–United States women's soccer rivalry

The Japan and United States are sporting rivals.

FIFA World Ranking
As of 3 February 2022, after the match against  China PR.

  Best Ranking    Best Mover    Worst Ranking    Worst Mover  

Japan's FIFA World Ranking History
Rank Year Games
Played		 Won Lost Drawn Best Worst
Rank Move Rank Move
13 (25 March 2022)[2]20225302 1313
13202111632 10113
(10 December)		3

Overall competitive record
  • All results list the Netherlands goal tally first.
  • Goal scorers are sorted alphabetically.
  • Colors gold, silver, and bronze indicate first-, second-, and third-place finishes.

Overall record
CompetitionStageResultOpponentPositionScorers
1981 Asian ChampionshipRound 10–1 Chinese Taipei3 / 4
0–2 Thailand
1–0 IndonesiaHanda
1986 Asian ChampionshipRound 10–2 China2 / 3
10–0 MalaysiaTakakura (2), Nagamine (4), Kioka (2), Tezuka, Matsuda
Semifinals4–0 ThailandKioka, Nagamine, Noda, Matsuda
Final0–2 China
1989 Asian ChampionshipRound 13–0 Hong Kong1 / 4
11–0 Indonesia
14–0 Nepal
Semifinals0–1 Chinese Taipei
Third place9–0 Hong Kong
1990 Asian GamesMain Round0–5 China
5–0 Hong Kong
8–1 South Korea
1–1 North Korea
3–1 Chinese Taipei2 / 6
1991 Asian ChampionshipRound 11–0 North Korea
4–1 Hong Kong
12–0 Malaysia
12–0 Singapore1 / 5
Semifinals0–0 (PSO: 5–4) Chinese Taipei
Final0–5 China
1991 World CupRound 10–1 Brazil
0–8 Sweden
0–3 United States
1993 Asian ChampionshipRound 16–1 Chinese Taipei
15–0 Philippines
4–0 Hong Kong1 / 4
Semifinals1–3 China
Final3–0 Chinese Taipei
1994 Asian GamesRound 11–1 China
3–0 Chinese Taipei
5–0 South Korea2 / 4
Final0–2 China
1995 World CupRound 10–1 Germany
2–1 Brazil
0–2 Sweden3 / 4
Quarterfinals0–4 United States
1995 Asian ChampionshipRound 11–0 South Korea
6–0 India
17–0 Uzbekistan1 / 4
Semifinals3–0 Chinese Taipei
Final0–2 China
1996 Summer OlympicsRound 12–3 Germany
0–2 Brazil
0–4 Norway4 / 4
1997 Asian ChampionshipRound 121–0 Guam
1–0 India
9–0 Hong Kong1 / 4
Semifinals0–1 North Korea
Third place2–0 Chinese Taipei
1998 Asian GamesRound 16–0 Thailand
2–3 North Korea
8–0 Vietnam2 / 4
Semifinals0–3 China
Third place2–1 Chinese Taipei
1999 World CupRound 11–1 Canada
0–5 Russia
0–4 Norway4 / 4
1999 Asian ChampionshipRound 19–0 Thailand
5–1 Uzbekistan
14–0 Nepal
6–0 Philippines1 / 5
Semifinals0–2 Chinese Taipei
Third place2–3 North Korea
2001 Asian ChampionshipRound 114–0 Singapore
11–0 Guam
0–1 North Korea
3–1 Vietnam2 / 5
Semifinals2–1 South Korea
Final0–2 North Korea
2002 Asian GamesMain round0–1 North Korea
3–0 Vietnam
1–0 South Korea
2–2 China
2–0 Chinese Taipei3 / 6
2003 Asian ChampionshipRound 115–0 Philippines
7–0 Guam
7–0 Myanmar
5–0 Chinese Taipei1 / 5
Semifinals0–3 North Korea
Third place0–1 South Korea
2003 World CupRound 16–0 Argentina
0–3 Germany
1–3 Canada3 / 4
2004 Summer OlympicsRound 11–0 Sweden
0–1 Nigeria3 / 3
Quarterfinals1–2 United StatesAwarded the Fair Play Award
2005 East Asian ChampionshipMain Round0–1 North Korea
0–0 China
0–0 South Korea3 / 4Awarded the Fair Play Award
2006 Asian GamesRound 113–0 Jordan
4–0 Thailand
1–0 China1 / 4
Semifinals3–1 South Korea
Final0–0 (PSO: 2–4) South Korea
2006 Asian ChampionshipRound 15–0 Vietnam
11–1 Chinese Taipei
1–0 China1 / 4
Semifinals0–2 Australia
Third place2–3 North Korea
2007 World CupRound 12–2 England
1–0 Argentina
0–2 Germany3 / 4
2008 East Asian ChampionshipMain Round3–2 North Korea
2–0 South Korea
3–0 China1 / 4
2008 Asian CupRound 11–3 South Korea
11–0 Chinese Taipei
3–1 Australia1 / 4
Semifinals1–3 China
Third place3–0 Australia
2008 Summer Olympics qualificationFinal round2–0 Vietnam
4–0 Thailand
6–1 South Korea1 / 4
2008 Summer OlympicsRound 12–2 New Zealand
0–1 United States
5–1 Norway3 / 4
Quarterfinals2–0 China
Semifinals2–4 United States
Third place0–2 Germany
2010 East Asian ChampionshipRound 12–0 New Zealand
3–0 Chinese Taipei
2–1 South Korea1 / 4
2010 Asian CupRound 18–0 Myanmar
4–0 Thailand
2–1 North Korea1 / 4
Semifinals0–1 Australia
Third place2–0 China
2010 Asian GamesRound 14–0 Thailand
0–0 North Korea1 / 3
Semifinals1–0 China
Final1–0 North Korea
2011 World CupRound 12–1 New Zealand
4–0 Mexico
0–2 England2 / 4
Quarterfinals1–0 Germany
Semifinals3–1 Sweden
Final2–2 (PSO: 3–1) United StatesAwarded the Fair Play Award
2012 Summer Olympics qualificationFinal round3–0 Thailand
2–1 South Korea
1–0 Australia
1–1 North Korea
1–0 China
2012 Summer OlympicsRound 12–1 Canada
0–0 Sweden
0–0 South Africa2 / 4
Quarterfinals2–0 Brazil
Semifinals2–1 France
Finals1–2 United States
2013 EAFF Women's East Asian CupFinal round2–0 China
0–0 North Korea
1–2 South Korea
2014 AFC Women's Asian CupRound 12–2 Australia
4–0 Vietnam
7–0 Jordan1 / 4
Semifinals2–1 China PR
Final1–0 AustraliaAwarded the Fair Play Award
2015 World CupRound 11–0 Switzerland
2–1 Cameroon
1–0 Ecuador1 / 4
Round of 162–1 Netherlands
Quarterfinals1–0 Australia
Semifinals2–1 England
Final2–5 United States
2018 AFC Women's Asian CupRound 14–0 Vietnam
0–0 South Korea
1–1 Australia2 / 4
Semi-finals3–1 China
Final1–0 AustraliaAwarded the Fair Play Award
2018 Asian GamesRound 12–0 Thailand
7–0 Vietnam1 / 3
Quarter-finals2–1 North Korea
Semi-finals2–1 South Korea
Final1–0 China
2019 World CupRound 10–0 Argentina
2–1 Scotland
0–2 England2 / 4
Round of 161–2 Netherlands
2020 Summer OlympicsRound 11–1 Canada
0–1 Great Britain
1–0 Chile3 / 4
Quarterfinals1–3 Sweden
2022 AFC Women's Asian CupRound 15–0 Myanmar
3–0 Vietnam
1–1 South Korea1 / 4
Quarterfinals7–0 Thailand
Semifinals2–2 (PSO: 3–4) China
2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship (women)Final round South Korea
Chinese Taipei
China/ 4
2022 Asian GamesRound 1
/ 4

source:[18]

Results and fixtures
Main article: Japan women's national football team results and fixtures
See also: 2022 in Japanese football, 2022 in association football, 2022 in sports, and FIFA International Match Calendar

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Postponed/Cancelled   Fixture

2021
10 June Friendly Japan  8–0  Ukraine Hiroshima, Japan
15:15 UTC+9
Report (JFA)
Report (JFA)
Report (SW)		 Stadium: Edion Stadium Hiroshima
Attendance: 796
Referee: Yoshimi Yamashita (Japan)
13 June MS&AD CUP Japan  5–1  Mexico Utsunomiya, Japan
14:00 UTC+9
Report (JFA)
Report (JFA)
Report (FMF)
Report (SW)
Stadium: Kanseki Stadium Tochigi
Attendance: 3,890
Referee: Asaka Koizumi (England)
14 July MS&AD CUP Japan  1–0  Australia Kameoka, Japan
19:20 UTC+9
Report (JFA)
Report (JFA)
Report (FA)
Report (SW)		 Stadium: Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Attendance: 2,584
Referee: Azusa Sugino (Japan)
25 November Friendly Japan  0–2  Iceland Almere, Netherlands
TBD CET (UTC+1) Report (JFA)
Report (JFA)
Report (Soccerway)
Stadium: Yanmar Stadion

2022
21 January AFC Asian Cup GS Japan  5–0  Myanmar Pune, India
13:30 IST (UTC+05:30)
Report (FIFA)
Report (SW)		 Stadium: Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex
Referee: Veronika Bernatskaia (Kyrgyzstan)
24 January AFC Asian Cup GS Vietnam  0–3  Japan Pune, India
19:30 IST (UTC+05:30) Report (FIFA)
Report (SW)
Stadium: Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex
Referee: Lara Lee (Australia)
27 January AFC Asian Cup GS Japan  1–1  South Korea Pune, India
13:30 IST (UTC+05:30)
Report (FIFA)
Report (SW)
  • Seo Ji-youn 85'
 Stadium: Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex
Referee: Edita Mirabidova (Uzbekistan)
30 January AFC Asian Cup QF Japan  7–0  Thailand Navi Mumbai, India
 Report (SW) Stadium: DY Patil Stadium
Referee: Casey Reibelt (Australia)
3 February AFC Asian Cup SF China PR  2–2 (a.e.t.)
(4–3 p)		  Japan Pune, India
Stadium: Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex
Referee: Lara Lee (Australia)
Penalties
24 June Friendly Serbia  v  Japan Stara Pazova, Serbia
--:-- UTC+9 Report (JFA) Stadium: Sport Center FAS
27 June Friendly Finland  v  Japan Turku, Finland
--:-- UTC+9 Report (JFA) Stadium: Veritas Stadium
19 July EAFF E-1 Football Championship Japan  v  South Korea TBD, Japan
15:00 UTC+9 Report (EAFF)
23 July EAFF E-1 Football Championship Japan  v  Chinese Taipei TBD, Japan
16:00 UTC+9 Report (EAFF)
26 July EAFF E-1 Football Championship China PR  v  Japan TBD, Japan
18:20 UTC+9 Report (EAFF)
7–25 September Asian Games Japan  v TBD Hangzhou, China
--:-- UTC+8
7–25 September Asian Games Japan  v TBD Hangzhou, China
--:-- UTC+8
7–25 September Asian Games Japan  v TBD Hangzhou, China
--:-- UTC+8
6 October Friendly Japan  v TBD Kobe, Japan
--:-- UTC+9 Report (JFA) Stadium: Noevir Stadium Kobe
9 October Friendly Japan  v TBD Nagano, Japan
--:-- UTC+9 Report (JFA) Stadium: Nagano U Stadium

All-time results
  • The following table shows Japan women's all-time international record, correct as of 1 Jan 2021.
Against Played Won Drawn Lost GF GA
Total2661444378551307

Head-to-head record
As of 29 November 2021, after the match against  Netherlands.

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff
As of 8 January 2022[22]
Role Name
Coach Futoshi Ikeda
Assistant coach Tomomi Miyamoto
Support coach Michihisa Kano
Goalkeeping coach Toshihiro Nishiiri
Physical coach Keisuke Otsuka

Manager history
Name Period Matches Wins Draws Losses Winning % Notes Ref.
Seiki Ichihara (市原 聖曠) 1981 0 0 0 0 %
Takao Orii (折井 孝男) 1984 0 0 0 0 %
Ryohei Suzuki (鈴木 良平) 1986–1989 0 0 0 0 %
Satoshi Miyauchi (宮内 聡) 1997–1999 0 0 0 0 %
Shinobu Ikeda (池田 司信) 2000–2001 0 0 0 0 %
Eiji Ueda (上田 栄治) 2002–2004 0 0 0 0 %
Hiroshi Ohashi (大橋 浩司) 2004–2008 0 0 0 0 %
Norio Sasaki (佐々木 則夫) 2008–2016 0 0 0 0 %
Asako Takakura (高倉 麻子) 2016–2021 0 0 0 0 % [18]
Futoshi Ikeda (池田 太) 2021– 7 3 3 1 42.86% [1]
As of 3 February 2022, after the match against  China PR.

Players
Main article: List of Japan women's international footballers

Current squad

The following players were named to the squad for a training camp on 4–10 April 2022.[23]

Caps and goals are correct as of 27 July 2021 after match against  Chile.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Sakiko Ikeda (池田 咲紀子) (1992-09-08) 8 September 1992 19 0 Urawa Reds
1GK Ayaka Yamashita (山下 杏也加) (1995-09-29) 29 September 1995 42 0 INAC Kobe Leonessa
1GK Chika Hirao (平尾 知佳) (1996-12-31) 31 December 1996 2 0 Albirex Niigata
2DF Mayu Sasaki (佐々木 繭) (1993-01-12) 12 January 1993 8 0 Urawa Reds
2DF Arisa Matsubara (松原 有沙) (1995-05-01) 1 May 1995 4 1 Nojima Stella
2DF Ruka Norimatsu (乗松 瑠華) (1996-01-30) 30 January 1996 2 0 Omiya Ardija Ventus
2DF Risa Shimizu (清水 梨紗) (1996-06-15) 15 June 1996 41 1 Tokyo Verdy Beleza
2DF Kiko Seike (清家 貴子) (1996-08-08) 8 August 1996 2 0 Urawa Reds
2DF Hikaru Kitagawa (北川 ひかる) (1997-05-10) 10 May 1997 5 0 Albirex Niigata
2DF Moeka Minami (南 萌華) (1998-12-07) 7 December 1998 17 1 Urawa Reds
3MF Moeno Sakaguchi (阪口 萌乃) (1992-06-04) 4 June 1992 12 1 INAC Kobe Leonessa
3MF Hikaru Naomoto (猶本 光) (1994-03-03) 3 March 1994 20 0 Urawa Reds
3MF Yui Narumiya (成宮 唯) (1995-02-22) 22 February 1995 0 0 INAC Kobe Leonessa
3MF Rin Sumida (隅田 凜) (1996-01-12) 12 January 1996 22 0 MyNavi Sendai
3MF Hikaru Yumura (祐村 ひかる) (1997-10-18) 18 October 1997 0 0 AS Saitama
3MF Yuzuho Shiokoshi (塩越 柚歩) (1997-11-01) 1 November 1997 5 2 Urawa Reds
3MF Reina Wakisaka (脇阪 麗奈) (1999-05-02) 2 May 1999 0 0 Nojima Stella
4FW Mina Tanaka (田中 美南) (1994-04-28) 28 April 1994 50 20 INAC Kobe Leonessa
4FW Ayaka Inoue (井上 綾香) (1995-01-15) 15 January 1995 0 0 Omiya Ardija Ventus
4FW Akari Shiraki (白木 星) (1996-11-04) 4 November 1996 0 0 MyNavi Sendai
4FW Remina Chiba (千葉 玲海菜) (1999-04-30) 30 April 1999 0 0 JEF United Chiba
4FW Riko Ueki (植木 理子) (1999-07-30) 30 July 1999 3 0 Tokyo Verdy Beleza

(Players are listed within position group by order of seniority, kit number, caps, goals, and then alphabetically)

Recent call-ups

The following players have been named to the squad in the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Mamiko Matsumoto (松本 真未子) (1997-10-09) 9 October 1997 0 0 MyNavi Sendai Training camp, 4–10 April 2022 PRE
GK Momoko Tanaka (田中 桃子) (2000-03-17) 17 March 2000 0 0 Tokyo Verdy Beleza 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup
GK Hannah Stambaugh (スタンボー 華) (1998-12-24) 24 December 1998 0 0 Omiya Ardija Ventus v.  Netherlands, 29 November 2021
DF Shiori Miyake (三宅 史織) (1995-10-13) 13 October 1995 25 0 INAC Kobe Leonessa Training camp, 4–10 April 2022 PRE
DF Asato Miyagawa (宮川 麻都) (1998-02-24) 24 February 1998 15 0 Tokyo Verdy Beleza Training camp, 4–10 April 2022 PRE
DF Miyu Takahira (高平 美憂) (1999-11-04) 4 November 1999 0 0 MyNavi Sendai Training camp, 4–10 April 2022 PRE
DF Saki Kumagai (熊谷 紗希) (captain) (1990-10-17) 17 October 1990 118 2 Bayern Munich 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup
DF Saori Takarada (宝田 沙織) (1999-12-27) 27 December 1999 8 1 Linköping 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup
DF Hana Takahashi (高橋 はな) (2000-02-19) 19 February 2000 3 0 Urawa Reds 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup
DF Risako Oga (大賀 理紗子) (1997-01-04) 4 January 1997 3 0 Nojima Stella Training camp, 18–24 October 2021
DF Nanami Kitamura (北村 菜々美) (1999-11-25) 25 November 1999 6 0 Tokyo Verdy Beleza 2020 Summer Olympics
DF Mayo Doko (土光 真代) (1996-05-03) 3 May 1996 5 0 Tokyo Verdy Beleza v.  Mexico, 13 June 2021
DF Aya Sameshima (鮫島 彩) (1987-06-16) 16 June 1987 114 5 Omiya Ardija Ventus Training camp, 11–17 May 2021
MF Narumi Miura (三浦 成美) (1997-07-03) 3 July 1997 27 0 Tokyo Verdy Beleza Training camp, 4–10 April 2022 PRE
MF Fuka Nagano (長野 風花) (1999-03-09) 9 March 1999 1 0 MyNavi Sendai Training camp, 4–10 April 2022 PRE
MF Hinata Miyazawa (宮澤 ひなた) (1999-11-28) 28 November 1999 2 0 MyNavi Sendai Training camp, 4–10 April 2022 PRE
MF Yui Hasegawa (長谷川 唯) (1997-01-29) 29 January 1997 49 9 West Ham United 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup
MF Honoka Hayashi (林 穂之香) (1998-05-19) 19 May 1998 8 0 AIK 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup
MF Jun Endo (遠藤 純) (2000-05-24) 24 May 2000 20 1 Angel City FC 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup
MF Rikako Kobayashi (小林 里歌子) (1997-07-21) 21 July 1997 12 4 Tokyo Verdy Beleza v.  Netherlands, 29 November 2021
MF Emi Nakajima (中島 依美) (1990-09-27) 27 September 1990 89 14 INAC Kobe Leonessa Training camp, 18–24 October 2021
MF Hina Sugita (杉田 妃和) (1997-01-31) 31 January 1997 26 2 Portland Thorns Training camp, 18–24 October 2021
MF Momoka Kinoshita (木下 桃香) (2003-03-02) 2 March 2003 4 1 Tokyo Verdy Beleza 2020 Summer Olympics
MF Yuki Mizutani (水谷 有希) (1996-04-11) 11 April 1996 0 0 Urawa Reds Training camp, 11–17 May 2021
FW Megumi Takase (高瀬 愛実) (1990-11-10) 10 November 1990 61 9 INAC Kobe Leonessa Training camp, 4–10 April 2022 PRE
FW Yuika Sugasawa (菅澤 優衣香) (1990-10-05) 5 October 1990 77 24 Urawa Reds 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup
FW Mana Iwabuchi (岩渕 真奈) (1993-03-18) 18 March 1993 80 37 Arsenal 2022 AFC Women's Asian Cup
FW Mami Ueno (上野 真実) (1996-09-27) 27 September 1996 8 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina Training camp, 18–24 October 2021
FW Yuka Momiki (籾木 結花) (1996-04-09) 9 April 1996 40 14 Linköping 2020 Summer Olympics
FW Haruka Hamada (浜田 遥) (1993-01-26) 26 January 1993 2 0 MyNavi Sendai Training camp, 11–17 May 2021

(Players are listed within position group by order of latest call-up, seniority, caps, goals, and then alphabetically)

Previous squads
Bold indicates winning squads

Captains

Records
Main article: List of Japan women's international footballers
As of 14 July 2021

*Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.

Honours

Intercontinental
Champions: 2011
Runners-up: 2015
Runners-up: 2012

Continental
Champions: 2014, 2018
Runners-up: 1986, 1991, 1995, 2001
Champions: 2010, 2018
Runners-up: 1990, 1994, 2006, 2014

Regional
Champions: 2008, 2010, 2019
Runners-up: 2013, 2017

Other tournaments
Runners-up: 2012, 2014

Competitive record

  Champions    Runners-up    Third place    Fourth place  

FIFA Women's World Cup
Main article: Japan at the FIFA Women's World Cup

Olympic Games
Main article: Japan at the Olympics

AFC Women's Asian Cup
AFC Women's Asian Cup record
Hosts / Year Result GP W D* L GS GA GD
1975 Did not enter
1977Group Stage200208−8
1979 Did not enter
1981Group stage310213−2
1983 Did not enter
1986Runners-up4202144+10
1989Third place5401371+36
1991Runners-up6411276+21
1993Third place5401294+25
1995Runners-up5401273+24
1997Third place5401331+32
1999Fourth place6402366+30
2001Runners-up6402305+25
2003Fourth place6402344+30
20065302196+13
2008Third place5302197+12
20105401162+14
2014Champions5410163+13
2018532092+7
2022Semi-finals5320183+15
Total17/20835562236568+297
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Asian Games
Main article: Japan at the Asian Games
Asian Games record
Hosts / Year Result GP W D* L GS GA GD
1990Runners-up5311178+9
1994421193+6
1998Third place5302187+11
2002531183+5
2006Runners-up5410211+20
2010Champions431060+6
2014Runners-up6411283+25
2018Champions5500142+12
2022TBD-------
2026TBD-------
Total7/734226610725+82
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

EAFF E-1 Football Championship
EAFF E-1 Football Championship record
Hosts / Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA GD
2005Third place302101−1
2008Champions330082+6
2010330071+6
2013Runners-up311132+1
2015Third place310256−1
2017Runners-up3201440
2019Champions3300130+13
2022TBD-------
Total6/61810352716+11
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Algarve Cup

The Algarve Cup is an invitational tournament for national teams in women's association football hosted by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). Held annually in the Algarve region of Portugal since 1994, it is one of the most prestigious and longest-running women's international football events and has been nicknamed the "Mini FIFA Women's World Cup."[24]

Algarve Cup record
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA GD
1994–2010Did not enter
20113rd place430193+6
20122nd place430185+3
20135th place4202440
20142nd place421145−1
20159th place420275+2
2016Did not enter
20176th place420275+2
20186th place420269−3
2019–Did not enter
Total7/2728161114536+9

Cyprus Women's Cup
Cyprus Women's Cup record
Year Result GP W D L GF GA GD
20083rd place3111550
Total1/133111550

SheBelieves Cup

The SheBelieves Cup is a global invitational tournament for national teams in women's football hosted in the United States.

SheBelieves Cup record
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA Coaches
2016–2018Did not enter
2019 Third place311156Asako Takakura
2020 Fourth place300327
2021Withdrew due to the COVID-19 pandemic[25]
Total2/66114713

Tournament of Nations

The Tournament of Nations is a global invitational tournament for national teams in women's football hosted in the United States in non-World Cup and non-Olympic years.

Tournament of Nations record
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA Coach
2017 Third place301238Asako Takakura
2018 Fourth place300338
Total2/26015616

See also
National teams
Men's
Women's

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